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

Posted on 05/13/2003 6:31:59 AM PDT by Billie



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.
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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.









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To: Billie
Hi (((((((((Billie)))))))))))

What a great theme (and a beautiful presentation) for today's thread!

Alas, .45MAN and I have joined the legions of apartment dwellers, but I hope to be back in a house with a yard one day. I love to garden and have missed it greatly these past few years.

Thank-you for the opportunity to live vicariously through others' efforts!
141 posted on 05/13/2003 9:39:22 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: FreeTheHostages
Gee, has it been two years? Seems like ten . . . .

There's always one in every crowd. <sigh>

At least your greeting was short. :)

142 posted on 05/13/2003 9:40:29 AM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: nicmarlo
Like this, Billie?

Kind of reminds me of you and me! LOL!

143 posted on 05/13/2003 9:43:49 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: HiJinx
I've always enjoyed a cactus garden. They are so unusual and have such great potential for creativity! Thank-you for sharing that picture!
144 posted on 05/13/2003 9:46:22 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: ironman
What a gorgeous view! You are so blessed to have the woods as your backyard!
145 posted on 05/13/2003 9:47:58 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: ValerieUSA
((((((((Valerie)))))))

Beautiful picture....haven't seen you in ages! Great to see you again!
146 posted on 05/13/2003 9:49:45 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: HiJinx
Nice pool! I like it!
147 posted on 05/13/2003 9:50:04 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Aquamarine
What gorgeous rhododendrons! In my favorite color!

((((((((Aqua)))))))))))
148 posted on 05/13/2003 9:51:40 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: JustAmy
Thanks, Amy for the kind words! It's especially nice after having to deal with that ill-mannered FreeTheHostages. :-)
149 posted on 05/13/2003 9:52:53 AM PDT by The Thin Man
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To: nicmarlo; The Thin Man
Thank-you for the invitation to the par-tay!!

(((((((((TTM))))))))))))

Happy Anniversary! Don't go eating any strange cakes....LOL!
150 posted on 05/13/2003 9:53:32 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: dixie sass
Hello, My name is Dixie Sass. I am a chocoholic...

We share an affliction, (((((dixie sass))))))

151 posted on 05/13/2003 9:55:11 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: LadyX
So beautiful and serene, ((((((((LadyX)))))))))

Just like you! :-)
152 posted on 05/13/2003 9:56:16 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: nicmarlo; The Thin Man; LadyX; Billie; yall
Billie's cakes might not be the best but at least they are original. :-)

Does anybody remember THIS episode ??? LOL !

Seinfeld fans will remember when Elaine's employer, the obsessively indulgent J. Peterman, purchased a preserved piece of the wedding cake from the marriage of the Duke of Windsor and American Wallis Simpson. Elaine, demonstrating her own obsessive self-indulgence, proceeds to eat the 60-year-old cake. She then tries to replace it with a fake, yet edible, current version of the cake from the local bakery.


153 posted on 05/13/2003 9:58:06 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Dixie Chimps! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: Mama_Bear; Billie; LadyX; All
Hey everyone. I've got my garden in too. It's really pretty out here these days. We've got a ton of rain, and we are not in a drought this year. Every thing is green and pretty. Hope ya all are doing great.
154 posted on 05/13/2003 9:58:58 AM PDT by Teacup
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To: jwfiv
((((((((((jwfiv))))))))))

The photo you posted makes me want to get as far away form the city as I can! I'd love to be someplace just like that - no cars, no people....no electricity! LOL!
155 posted on 05/13/2003 9:59:03 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: LadyShallott
Sorry I missed you (((((LadyShallott)))))))

Hope you are having a beautiful day!
156 posted on 05/13/2003 10:01:11 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: dansangel
Speaking of missing people.....

Where has my fuzzy brothah been?

[[[[[{{{{{(((((Louie_Wolfie_Man)))))}}}}}]]]]]
157 posted on 05/13/2003 10:02:01 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: Mama_Bear
Your place looks lovely Mama Bear.
158 posted on 05/13/2003 10:04:01 AM PDT by ValerieUSA
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To: Billie; MeeknMing
Morning, Meekie. Almost summertime and hot chocolate doesn't sound so appealing. :)

Sistah Billie, bite your tongue!

(((((((Meekie)))))))) - I'll have her share, please!

:-)

159 posted on 05/13/2003 10:04:34 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
**Duh*** Post 156 was supposed to be for you! :-)
160 posted on 05/13/2003 10:05:47 AM PDT by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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