Saturday, June 6, 2020

Scents in the Garden

Gardenias are blooming in my garden and the fragrance is heavenly. I have two varieties in my garden and I like this old variety best because the blooms are large. I have enjoyed doing several arrangements. This one is in an old tarnished bridal basket with added pittosporum greenery. 


Gardenias are easy to arrange and in this vase, I used an oasis. When I saw this art deco glass swan vase from the Spence Collection I couldn't wait to cut some gardenias and make an arrangement.
The vase makes a statement all on its own.


I styled it in several spots in my house.

The swan theme got going here.
Do you like gardenias as much as I do? My bridal bouquet was gardenias, as was my mother's and my daughter's bridal bouquets.
Another scent in my garden is a magnolia tree. The blossoms close up at night but in the right light will reopen. They don't last but a couple of days but the fragrance is lovely.
I love to find interesting vases and make arrangements and the best thing is to have flowers to cut right from my garden.
What flowers do you have blooming right now?
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23 comments:

  1. JeanieJune 6, 2020 at 1:12 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen or smelled a gardenia but I remember my mother saying they were one of the most fragrant and lovely of flowers. I can certainly see the lovely in your beautiful post!

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  2. Pam RichardsonJune 7, 2020 at 6:03 AM

    Bonnie, your gardenia and magnolia arrangements are stunning. I agree the fragrance of gardenias and magnolias are unrivaled. I do love your swan vase, it is most unusual, but beautiful. My gardenias have waned, but day lilies are blooming. Happy Sunday my friend!

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  3. Shannon @ Belle Bleu InteriorsJune 7, 2020 at 7:01 AM

    Good morning, Bonnie! Your Gardenia arrangement is beautiful, and I can almost imagine how wonderful the fragrance must be. The swan vase is absolutely beautiful, and I can see why you were anxious to create an arrangement in this lovely container. Your vignettes are so pretty. Happy Sunday, sweet friend!

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  4. Sandra at Maison De JardinJune 7, 2020 at 8:09 AM

    Good morning, Bonnie. Oh, your gardenias are beautiful. I had them in my garden in Virginia and miss them. Their fragrance is like no other. Your swan vase is exquisite and is perfect for your arrangement.

    My roses are starting their show as is my Peaches and Cream honeysuckle and I still have a few remaining peonies in bloom. Have a lovely day, Bonnie.

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 6:13 PM

      I wish you could grow gardenias where you are now. But then, you wouldn't have your gorgeous peonies. I am glad you liked the swan vase. I thought the same thing and I knew it would look good with gardenias. It belongs to a friend of mine. Thanks for your comment and your flowers sound so lovely.

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  5. thepaintedapron.comJune 7, 2020 at 8:46 AM

    Your swan dish is gorgeous Bonnie, and looks amazing full of your beautiful gardenias! And of course magnolias are such a treat, I know your house and garden smell wonderful!
    Jenna

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 6:10 PM

      Thank you Jenna, I have enjoyed the beautiful scents. I can't take credit for the swan vase. It belongs to my friend from Spence Collection. I think the price just went up if she reads all the comments.

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  6. Rita C at PanoplyJune 7, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Gardenias are heavenly but can only be grown as annuals in our region (although I think there is continual experimentation with hybrids that can survive in Zone 7). Magnolias are blooming in our neighborhoods now, and I find their scent heavenly as well, though more subtle. Your swan vase is pretty, Bonnie, and the single magnolia bloom in the Asian vase it striking!

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 6:07 PM

      Thanks, Rita for your kind comments. The swan vase belongs to my friend Sarah that sells antiques. I bought the asian vase antiquing along the way to Brimfield some years ago.
      The scents of both flowers have given me much pleasure.

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  7. SarahJune 7, 2020 at 11:55 AM

    Bonnie, your blooms are two of my favorite scents to cut and bring in to our own home this time of year. Sadly, I lost my gardenia tree, but home to plant a new one when we finish our remodel and replant the new courtyard. My magnolia blooms come from generous neighbors who allow me to snip a bloom now and then to enjoy in our home. I wish they lawsted longer.
    Love your swan vase filled with the gardenia. Very unusual and elegant. Happy Sunday!

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 6:03 PM

      Sarah, I can't wait to see your remodel.
      I wish I could give you a cutting from my gardenia bush. It is an old variety and the blooms are large. I have rooted three bushes that are taller than I am. They are about three years old. They grow quickly.
      Thanks for your sweet comments.

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  8. The French HutchJune 7, 2020 at 3:43 PM

    Gardenias have always been a favorite of mine. They are heavenly and as well as the magnolia. Your swan vessel is stunning with and without flowers. Love your southern tradition of the bridal bouquets. My day lilies are still blooming and lavender and I still have a few random roses. Hope you have a wonderful week Bonnie........

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 6:01 PM

      Thanks, Emily. I know your day lilies are pretty and the lavender too. I would love to have lavender. I plant it but it does not flourish for me.I always enjoy seeing pictures of your gorgeous roses.
      I am glad you liked the swan vase. I think it is very special. It belongs to a friend of mine.

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 7, 2020 at 8:39 PM

    Oh how lucky you are, Bonnie, to have gardenias and magnolias in your garden. I love the heavenly aroma of gardenias. My son put several gardenias in his garden in Dallas. You've styled them so perfectly, and I love your vase choices. Happy gardening!

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 5:58 PM

      Kitty, Thanks for your sweet comments. I have enjoyed the beautiful scents and the fun of arranging the gardenias and magnolia.

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  10. Creations By CindyJune 8, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    Loving your gardenia and magnolia Bonnie. Oh my gardenia bush has been most wonderful this season. I noticed yesterday afternoon late that the flowers are now turning but oh the smell has been wonderful. Aren't they lovely. I hope that you are doing well sweet lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 5:57 PM

      The smell has been wonderful.
      I am doing well, sweet friend. Glad you have enjoyed gardenias also.
      Thanks for always being a faithful friend.

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  11. R's RueJune 8, 2020 at 10:52 PM

    I love gardenias. Enjoy them.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 5:56 PM

      Thanks for dropping by. I am amazed after two weeks my bushes are still producing.

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  12. LuluJune 9, 2020 at 5:42 PM

    I love when my gardenias are filling the air with their perfume and wish they lasted longer. When I take them inside though they don’t last long? Do you have a secret for keeping them?

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    1. BonnieJune 9, 2020 at 5:55 PM

      Good to hear from you. I think mine lasted about three days. I wish I did have a secret. I know hydrangeas last longer with with the stem dipped in alum. Maybe we should try that for gardenias.

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  13. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 18, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful post Bonnie. Gardenias are so lovely. I remember my prom date brought me a corsage with gardenias.
    The swan base is so beautiful. I bet the smell of gardenias must be heavenly. Happy gardening.

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  14. cara menggugurkan kandunganJune 24, 2020 at 1:19 AM

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