Our BALCONY: ARIZONA and EUROPEAN Plants

Hi Henri and Kaethi! Wow, what a beautiful balcony you have created! Such beautiful cacti and flowers!! Great photography, my friend! Thanks for sharing with us all...take care...hugs galore...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.07.26 at 11:28:45 PDT

Hello Kaethi and Henri, What a wonderful way to get plants from other places and grow them yourselves, They seem to thrive down there in the SW of France, Your petunia's are looking good as indeed mine are this year, the best they have been for a long time,, I am haveing trouble with adding to my albums they let me add the photo's but does not upgrade the date, so nobodyknows that there are some add ons, that has happened twice over the last three days. I have added several more shots to my insect album, but it has not recorded the new date, I like the idea of bringing seeds from your holidays and then planting them, Thanks for shareing and good hunting for some more dragonflies, as always your friend Ken

said hircock100 2005.07.26 at 13:11:58 PDT

Hello Henri und Kaethi, As usual you've made an album from which I can learn a lot about the French flora and in this case also about the Arizona flora. My favorites are the Pincushion Cactus. Your balcony looks very pretty! Herzliche Grusse, Tjebbe

said oomt 2005.07.26 at 13:39:11 PDT

Hi Kaethi and Henri! Your flowers are so pretty and the catci just gorgeous. I am amazed that catcus from AZ will grow in your area of France, but you two probably add your special touch to them and treat them with loving care! Your balcony is so pretty. Glad your album was showing up--there has been a lot of problems going on with Webshots for several days. Lots of hugs and love, Sharon

said photoop23 2005.07.26 at 15:50:38 PDT

Hallo Henri und Käthi, ein reizendes Album, die Bilder sind prachtvoll. Wie schön diese Kakteen blühen (nr. 4), und ich liebe die Bilder vom Datura. Ist es vielleicht auch noch eine wohlriechende Blume? Auch die Bilder von Petunia, speziell nr. 34, sind wundervoll, wie die Bilder vom Apfelblüte (nrs. 43-44) und die zu früh kommende Biene (27). Leider wohnt ihr zu weit weg, sonst könnten wir Samen austauschen! Ich habe im Winter ein Problem denn dann müssen die Fuchsia und Geranium im Hause gestellt werden, und ich habe nie genug Platz dafür. Die letzte 2 Jahren habe ich die Pflanzen draussen gelassen und die Wetternachrichten gut im Auge behalten, und so bald es frieren sollte, habe ich die Planzen im Hause gebracht, und das jedesmal, immer wieder hin und her für nur ein paar Tagen! Glücklicherweise für mich sind die letzten 2 Winter sehr sanft gewesen, und die meisten haben in dieser Weise überlebt. Im Moment gibt es hier viel Regen, fast jeder Tag, aber es ist nicht richtig kalt, nur um die 20Grad, vorläufig kein richtiges Sommerwetter für uns. Vielleicht nächste Woche? Grüsst euch herzlich, Els, ich werde euch etwas von unsere Regenschauer hinüber senden (LOL).

said evanwely 2005.07.27 at 02:37:32 PDT

Salue Kaethi und Heinz , ein prachtvolles Album am besten gefaellt mir, und noch NIE gesehen die -- Wild Geranium, close-up (Geranium sp.) -- schön die Kakteen Blühten. Alles Top Fotos. Herzliche Gruesse, Peter und Angela.

said wurschtli 2005.07.27 at 07:50:18 PDT

Hi,Kaethi and Henri! It is a lovely album, I enjoyed viewing your flowers. It was a good way to start my day. Thanks for keeping in touch. Br hug. Lety :-)

said letymr 2005.07.27 at 08:45:04 PDT

Hi Kaethi and Henri, I am not sure wether I am coming or going with Webshots at the moment I cannot now delete any of my pictures from an album, I do not think there is any more pictures in this album but it is telling me there is, anyway it gave me the opportunity to have another look at it, that balcony shot I am sure is growing even in your pictures. the petunia's are such a beautiful colour. take care , a very confused Ken

said hircock100 2005.07.27 at 10:46:50 PDT

Hi Kaethi and Heinz...Wow, this is a beautiful album. I love the cactus flowers, especially the pink ones, but they are all so brightly coloured. Your balcony looks amazing with the flower boxes full of flowers...so beautiful. I love the looks and I enjoyed seeing the album. hugs and much love,Barbara

said midnightlace2 2005.07.27 at 10:55:07 PDT

Hi Kaethi and Henri, What a great idea to take the seeds from Arizona in the U.S, and from from places in Europe, and plant them in boxes on your balcony! I can't imagine how you get the Arizona seeds to blossom in France, but you've done a great job of it. I love the Cactuses of that area, especially the Saguaro. Did you know they are protected by law in Arizona? If a person what to build in the desert, they cannot destroy the Saguaro. They must get permission, and then dig it up and replant it. They grow in a very limited area, and must have the protection. I love all your petunias. I tried to grow a variety of plant inside, this spring and only the Hollyhocks survived. A beautiful album, dear friends. I also want to thank you for your kind words in my Lake Superior album and Clarence is delighted that you wrote so nicely in his. He is trying out his new camera, and the pics are a lot better. Love you very much, dear friends. Sharon

said sharwils 2005.07.27 at 16:31:35 PDT

Hi Kaethi and Henri! I can't find any new pictures in this album, but please let me know if you added some today! I think my mind is losing it!!! :-)) I still love the way you two got the catcus to grow from seeds all the way from Arizona. :-)) Have a great day and we'll talk to you when we get back from Louisville. Lots of hugs and love, Sharon

said photoop23 2005.07.28 at 18:02:56 PDT

Hi Henri & Kaethi! You must be geniuses to grow cacti from seeds! They are so beautiful and I would love to see the desert in bloom. I am always amazed at the beauty of cacti blossoms! Your petunias are so lovely and colorful! I hope you are staying cool. It has been hot here and very dry but we are able to run sprinklers so our yard and flowers are still alive thank goodness. Take good care of yourselves! Hugs and much love! Jane

said peonierose 2005.07.28 at 18:59:15 PDT

Bonsoir Kaethi et Henri! Finalement (après une pause forcée par un méchant rhûme!!! fruit de ces changements brutaux de températures ici en Belgique!) j'ai pu admirer ces belles photos de vos fleurs! Quelle réussite! (les photos et les fleurs!) C'est enviable de pouvoir avoir toutes ces plantes du désert chez-vous! Et quelles floraisons extraordinaires (quelles belles couleurs!) Le cactus espagnol je le connais, j'en ai même eu chez-moi, il y a quelques années, mais je ne connais non plus son nom....Gros bisous de nous trois (j'ai maintenant à la maison une Tatiana toute incrédule et débordée, qui n'en revient pas des ces deux features si suivies...). A bientôt, Llum

said lrovira1 2005.07.29 at 13:08:21 PDT

Hi Kaethi & Henri.. I love the colourful Cacti Flowers and you amaze me that you can grow them so far from their natural home in Arizona. You did well to raise them from such tiny seeds. Your petunias are stunning and I think your balcony must be the prettiest in your street. Thankyou for your kind words and I am pleased you enjoyed my latest album. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy2 2005.07.31 at 03:10:44 PDT

Hi Kaethi et Henri,Mercie beaucoup pour visiter mon album"'d Anvers"Quelles belles photos des fleurs d' Arizona et mes félicitations de les faire floriser chez vous.Merci de les partager avec les membres de Webshots.Amicalement Mary-lou

said louke100100 2005.08.01 at 14:39:55 PDT

Bonsoir Kaethi et Henri! Très belles fleurs, la #3 est très jolie et la #7 est superbe (tellement tendre). J'adore les belles couleurs de la #13, #30 et la #34. Et qu'est-ce qu'il est beau le basilic! Et ça sent bon..... Bisous et à bientôt, Tatiana

said nefertaty 2005.08.03 at 14:41:50 PDT

Liebe Kaethi u. Henri, I love very much all cactus flowers but these are exceptional. I will take some of your beauties for my desktop and then think of you both with high respect and afection....# 3, 5 and 32 are my absolute favorites...Umarmung fuer euch beide/kathy

said katifelkai 2005.08.03 at 20:14:23 PDT

Liebe Kaethi, lieber Heinz! Endlich habe ich mal Zeit etwas ausgiebiger in webshots hinein zu schauen. Habe mit grosser Freude eure herrliche Balkonpracht angeschaut!!Ist ja ein wunderschoenes Album! Ihr habt all diese wundervollen Blumen aus Samen von Blumen aus Arizona gezogen? Is ja doll!!!Danke fuer die Einladung zu diesem herrlichen Album. Naechste Woche geht die Arbeit wieder los und ich weiss nicht, wann ich wieder fuer webshots Zeit haben werde. Gestern habe ich mein Zooalbum fertiggestellt aber nun wird die Zeit wieder knapp.Seid herzlichst umarmt und ich schicke euch ein Busserl, eure Trixi :-))

said trixiko 2005.08.11 at 23:23:11 PDT

Hello Kaethi and Henri, while viewing this astonishing album and reading that you raised the cactus from seeds (and in France), the words "GREEN THUMBS" sprang to mind. Then I remembered a story I heard as a child that a florist in New York who raised/sold cactus was asked her secret -"simple" she said "just take an Arizona news paper and water only when the paper reports rain". Could this also be your secret? I also wish to thank you for reviewing my "Balloon04" album and sending me encouraging comments. Ed/Albuquerque

said edandhelen 2005.08.26 at 05:21:59 PDT

Hi Keathi Euer Mamilaria Cactus hat sich wunderbar entwickelt! Am meisten gefallen mir jedoch die Suguaro bilder. Ich habe sie aus einem eurer aelteren Alben in Erinnerung als sie noch ganz klein gewesen sind. Als mein Sohn in Phoenix gewesen ist hat fuer mich Saguaros photografiert - enen ganzen Film voll! Es ist ein Cactus der mir immer ganz besonders gefallen hat. Es wird noch eine Weile dauern bis eure 'europaeischen' Saguaros richtig gross sind und an ihre Ahnen erinnern! Die 'tiny purple flower' in # 30 wird hier 'wandering jew' genannt. Die purple Art ist eine veredelte Variante. Kaethi ich hoffe ihr seid wohlauf! Viele liebe gruesse aus Israel - von Galit

said 854847 2005.08.30 at 11:55:30 PDT

Hi Kaethi and Henri...thanks for your kind comments in my album recently. Love this album, don't know how I missed it. Love the pincushion and the datura. Such beautiful flowers. Amazing something so prickly can bear such gorgeous blossoms. Can't believe you grew them from seeds!!! How long did they take? Sure the Datura didn't take long but the pincushion? Looks so healthy and lovely. All of the flowers are beautiful. Take care my dear friends, hugs..Sharon

said sedona908 2005.11.21 at 18:49:54 PST

Bonjour Henri et Kaethi, Merci pour votre visite et vos commentaires sur mon album en vedette de la semaine passée.Pour le climat ici ne vous en faites pas, notre hiver est moins rigoureux qu'il peut paraître sur les photos et si je compare à certains pays de l'Europe où il semble faire plus froid ici c'est rarement en bas de -15c et pour la neige c'est autour des normales saisonnières. À la prochaine! Michel

said nttl2k1 2006.01.23 at 19:52:49 PST

Hi Kaethi, That blooming cactus is just beautiful. That was my kid that went to California, not me! Thanks for taking the time to view my album! Vicky

said squeakerpa 2006.04.25 at 10:06:18 PDT

Hi Kathi and Henri, This album is just lovely. What a great job you have done in capturing these lovely flowers and plants. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderful guest book entries you have made in my stuff. I really appreciate it. God Bless, Jane

said janeloughney 2006.06.23 at 07:57:16 PDT

Dear Henri and Kaethi, I loved to see the pictures with your flowers! Die Kakteen sind auch meine Lieblingsblumen. Ich habe manche davon auf meinem Computer kopiert. Danke! We call the flower you named as "Salvia?" the "Mexican Lilly". Alles Gute, Mirona

said mit33 2006.10.26 at 12:34:21 PDT

A beautiful and very well photographed album and a great pleasure to visit. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. Ray

said mccoyray 2006.10.31 at 09:59:09 PST

I especially enjoyed your cactus flowers. I live in the Sonoran Desert and have photographed many of my neighborhood plants in my album Sonoran Desert. I would enjoy having you take a look. Carole

said deangeliaz 2006.12.13 at 06:41:09 PST

stuning photos each one

said solomon904 2006.12.25 at 02:21:35 PST

Liebe Kaethi und Henri, Ihr seid nun sicherlich schon in den Urlaub unterwegs. Aber ich muss Euch sagen, dass dieses Album mit vielen wunderschoenen Fotos bestueckt ist. In den dicken Apfel moechte ich gleich reinbeissen. Mmh... Danke fuer die Bilder. Ganz liebe Gruesse Christine.

said tine53 2007.05.11 at 01:22:40 PDT

beautiful images! - Paola

said paolagna 2 months 28 days ago