A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-13-03...How Does Your Garden Grow?

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia, are rated as one of the most beautiful garden displays in the world....50 acres of beautiful flowers, trees, and the most lush landscape. You can stroll through a Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, the majestic Ross Fountain and the English Rose Garden. Each garden is linked by spacious lawns, streams and Lily ponds.

Since Spring is in full bloom, and Summer is almost here, we thought it might be fun to let those who enjoy their gardens - whether flower or vegetable - do a little bragging. We can't all look out our window and see a beautiful view like the two photos above, but then, unless we had a huge full-time garden staff, we wouldn't have time to visit the Finest. :)

I don't claim to have a green thumb nor spend a lot of time digging in the ground, but this is where I enjoy early morning coffee, listening to the birds sing, and watching the goldfish. It's peaceful and quiet and relaxing. Low maintenance - ground cover and concrete and brick - that's the lazy man's garden. :)

Your turn! Let's see some of FR's Finest Gardens.

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 05-12-03 Military Monday

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[Aquamarine]

That's Tennesee fieldstone. Have it on the front of the house and all around the foundation. I took this picture of the wisteria last week not knowing you would present an opportunity today to post it. Sorry about the quality...I'm not a very good photographer and didn't have the light set right.
Daisy Mae just came into my view right before I snapped the picture. I could never get her to pose like that. :)

[dutchess]

Hi Aqua. What a lovely yard you have! As always good to see you!

[dutchess]

Hi LadyShallott....I'm in Ohio too! Isn't if wonderful to have the sun shining after the past few days???? Glad you stopped in again today!

[The Thin Man]

Wow, I didn't realize my anniversary was on the 13th. I guess it was an unlucky day for both of us. :-)

Since you were thoughtful enough to remember my anniversary, instead of mocking this thread I feel compelled to make a contribution.

So here's a lovely tree.....

[Billie]

Arid Plant Designs of Tucson uses many different plants to increase the visual appeal of homes in the desert southwest while maintaining a low water usage rate. This is a picture of Texas Mountain Laurel in crushed granite.

Now, let me see if I can find your pool and tile or adobe...

Nice picture! And I have every confidence you will. :)

[dutchess]

Beautiful pictures Maggie....Now I've read how you love to get out in your flower beds so I'm expecting some pictures of YOUR garden!

[martin_fierro]

How does your garden grow?

With me in charge, my garden grows ... WEARY. <|:)~

(yes, I've been known to kill cactii)

G'mornin' everyone!

[Billie]

Oh, oh, oh, oh!!! I imagine there is no more beautiful a garden than those in the South. I love the moss in the trees, too!

[ironman]

It is really sweet out back. Big deck, tall trees, shade, a little water garden....but does any Freeper know the secret to keeping rain gutters clean!!!??????

[dutchess]

Hi JW. What a too cool picture today! You have yourself a good one!

[The Thin Man]

Thank you nicmarlo. I will try to forget the hurt you caused my head last night from being "nyuk-nyuked." :)

[LadyX]

You know I am lovin' this display of your photographic talents, Valerie!

How are your sons?

[Mo1]

How does my Garden Grow???

Try this .. I have no Isea what's all in it .. but it's great stuff

[Billie]

Oh, thank you for that lovely tree, but could you find one that doesn't take so long to load next time? This one of course was worth the wait, it is so gorgeous! :)

[The Thin Man]

Thank you, dixie sass. I'm glad you survived the guillotine from last night (though I can't figure out how you did). Maybe I was a little harsh. :-)

[ValerieUSA]

[Mo1]

MO1, WHERE is your CAKE?! WE MUST HAVE CAKE!!! I know he loves my cakes the best, but after spending so many MINUTES creating today's thread, I was just exhausted. Please will somebody bring a cake to go with the balloons and flowers and marching band?

As requested .. FOFL

[LadyShallott]

I have some petunias, geraniums and some assorted flowers that I am unsure of. LOL. I have no idea what they are. But my climbing roses are in full bloom. They look so pretty on our back fence. I am going to take Hannah out to plant with me. There is nothing like starting the day with a toddler and some mud.

Chris

[LadyX]

A rather sad tree it is, Thin Man, like you, needing us to fatten it up.

Do you think we might succeed, making it more like this one at Middleton Gardens, over a thousand years old??

[Mo1]

Well it's still to chilly around my way for the garden .. but here are flowers from last year .. or was it the year before? ..Oh heck I can't remember .. LOL