It’s time to announce the winner of the contest to name my little patch of paradise. Choosing was tougher than I expected. I’m amazed at the number of entries I received, all of which, I might add, were excellent.
Anna, a/k/a Flower Garden Girl, came up with Rambling Rose. Pretty and sweet, just like her. Her blog is down right now so unfortunately, I can’t link to her.
Windsong, promoted by my Tennessee friend, Gail of Clay and Limestone, seemed the winner of the popular vote. I love it, but every time I spoke it, the commercial for the perfume kept running through my mind. Does anyone else remember that commercial, or am I just dating myself?
Cindy, who writes From My Corner of Katy, voted for Rock Rose Gardens, a play of words on rose rocks, which are found only in Oklahoma. I loved it.
LaDonna thought of Gaillardia, which is Oklahoma’s State Wildflower, but alas, the Gaylord family appears to have that one all wrapped up with their housing addition, and I don’t want to tangle with them.
Kim from Cannas and Bananas suggested Rose Song, which is beautiful, or Red Dirt Digs, and Mary, writing from The View from Here, proposed Red Dirt Retreat. I love the idea of a retreat, but I’m afraid I overuse Red Dirt as it is, so perhaps not.
Mr. McGregor’s Daughter, whom I’ve followed from my blog’s humble beginnings, was in a Halloween mood with her alien pumpkin, and she thought Rosewell or Roswell would be great. Umm, I don’t think so, although I love her sense of humor.
Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening and another fellow Plurkette, loves my lakeview, and thus suggested that name. Very peaceful, like her.
Liisa in Vermont pondered along the same lines with Lakehaven or Tranquil Lake, both excellent names too.
However, the winner of the contest, (and she will be so pleased because she is quite the competitor) is Carol from May Dreams Gardens. She suggested Red Dirt Rose Haven. Shortened to Rosehaven, it is the perfect name for my very English garden with wild, Oklahoma, prairie plants. When HH and I drew the plans for Rosehaven, we composed it in the English cottage style with a diamond-grid format and arbors at each entrance. Over ten years later, it is filled to overflowing with roses, and more may be planted in spring. It is also a haven for me and all of the animals and insects who call it home.
Thank you all for playing. It was great fun. Carol, write and give me your address, and the two books will be on their way.
Oh, yes, I do remember Windsong…”stays on my mind…” and thought the same as you did. I Love Rosehaven!
When I get the new house, I am hoping you will help me with the gardens.
xxxooo
I’m so excited about that house, girl, and I’m ready to hop on that plane.~~Dee
Excuse me, Dee, it was me not Gail, who actually came up with the name Windsong. Anyhoo, I’m glad you settled on a name for your garden.
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Carolyn Gail, I am so sorry. I went through the list, and I was afraid I would miss something. Please accept my humble apologies.~~Dee
Oh, yes, I remember Windsong! Your Windsong stays on my, Windsong stays on my, Windsong stays on my mind! And I love Rosehaven. It fits.
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I can still smell the perfume too. It’s still for sale if anyone wants some.~~Dee
Congratulations! I love ROSEHAVEN, sounds like a wonder ful place to visit, or better yet live! Maybe you can give me some rose growin’ tips, sometime. Their not as easy as other flowers!
Oh yes, I remember the Windsong commercials!
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Thanks, LaDonna. I’ll be glad to offer rose tips.~~Dee
I hadn’t remembered the perfume until MMD wrote the lyrics. I associate Windsong with John Denver.
Rosehaven is a great name. May it always be full of roses and may it always be your haven.
Marnie
Marnie, I’ll have to look the song up on YouTube.~~Dee
Yes, good choice. It fits everything. And gorgeous rose photo by the way!
Thank you. That rose is a beauty.~~Dee
Lovely! It sounds so relaxing. Like the perfect place to sip a cup of tea and sniff the roses!
Thanks, Willi.~~Dee
Its very fitting. Congrats Carol.
Thanks, Curtis.~~Dee
“Your Windsong stays on my mind…” Yes, although I haven’t thought about it in years, I still remember the commercial. How pathetic is that?
I love the new name, it’s kind of like the name of my garden, but without the snarky undertone.
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The commercial immediatly came to me. Ah, the power of the jingle. I’m glad it doesn’t sound snarky.~~Dee
I’m thrilled and honored that you liked the name I came up with! Thank you! May the flowers be bountiful and the weeds be few in that lovely place you are creating in Oklahoma… Rosehaven!
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I hope you like your prizes.~~Dee
Absolutely perfect name. You made the right choice.
Thanks, OS.~~Dee
Great choice.
Thanks, Deb.~~Dee
Wonderful selection. I love your gardens, your beautiful home by the lake. Your posts, your ponderings.
Brenda
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Thanks, Brenda. I love yours too.~~Dee
Awesome. and YOU KNOW Carol will be thrilled.
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Yup.~~Dee
I love the new name! Rosehaven is lovely and so is your blog! Warmest thoughts on your garden’s Naming Day! Gail
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Thank you, Gail. I like the way it rolls off the tongue. Now if only I had a team of gardeners to help me maintain it.~~Dee
Oh, and I wanted to say that I really like your blog header! It’s beautiful!
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Hi Robin, thank you.~~Dee
I love the name you selected! Carol is quite the creative one!
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Carol does it again! Rosehaven fits you and the garden beautifully.
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I knew Windsong was familiar for some reason. Rosehaven is just perfect. Way to go Carol.
Great choice! Congrats to Carol!
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I remember Windsong. In fact, I still love that perfume!!:) Congrats to Carol.
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Great choice and I love your new look
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