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Gotcha Day….Part 1

For many of you, the term "Gotcha Day" may be unfamiliar.  It was to me a few years ago.  But now, that term means a lot to me and reminds me of the joy that entered into my life on that day.  For those of you who have read my…
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finding surprises

A Hidden Surprise in a Most Unexpected Place…

As gardeners, most of us are used to finding surprises in the garden.  Some are welcome and some are not.  Yesterday, as I walked outside in my front garden, I was greeted by the following sight.... Aren't these flowers just…
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Opened-Sunflower

Sunset in the Garden….

The sun has set in our vegetable garden.  For the past few months, our sunflowers have brightened up the garden with their sunny faces.  Sunflowers Garden It seems like just yesterday that my daughter, Ruthie and I planted…
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Double S Farms

All Grown Up….

It is hard to believe that their story began just this last February.  To be honest, I have been fascinated with their progress and eagerly awaiting the day when our patience would be rewarded.   Of course, I am talking about…
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monsoon storm

The Aftermath….

Yesterday evening, I started to see the signs.... Gusty winds, thunder clouds, the smell of rain in the air and raindrops starting to fall.  A monsoon storm was on it's way. Monsoon storm, Clouds gathering over my house and…
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roses

“Raise Your Hand If You Have Ever Killed a Plant”

I asked this question years ago, to a room full of people as I was giving my first landscape presentation.  I was quite nervous as I began my presentation, but once I asked the question, "Raise your hand if you have ever killed a plant," …
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my daughter

Flowers From Abroad….

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I absolutely love to travel and one of my favorite destinations is Europe.  Unfortunately, I have not been able to visit in recent years, but my daughter and her husband were able to travel there this summer and visited three different…
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A Welcome Retreat...

A Welcome Retreat…

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This has not been a very fun summer for me or our family.  We have been largely confined to our home as our son, Kai, recovers from hip surgery.  I have written about his journey which you can read here if you like. Well, we received…
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July Garden Bouquet

July’s Monthly Garden Bouquet (MGB)

Hello Everyone!  It is hard to believe that it is already time for July Monthly Garden Bouquet (MGB).  The summer seems to be flying by.  Soon my kids will be back in school and I will be able to get back to blogging more regularly and commenting…
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Queen's Wreath vine

Natural Beauty Without The Fuss – Queen’s Wreath

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Who doesn't like Queen's Wreath Vine? I have a renewed appreciation for my Queen's Wreath Vine, also known as Antigonon leptopus. In the garden during the summer months it is fabulous. Now, I realize that there are some who do enjoy the satisfaction…
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