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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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~ Billie, daisyscarlett, dansangel, dutchess, Mama_Bear
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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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Thanks, Mixer!
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To: dansangel
When I bought this house I was looking for a lot just like this. On a private road but still in town. Nice front yard with house set back into the woods. Out back I've got the tall oaks, magnolias, losts of azaleas, mountain laurel, wisteria, rhododendrons, yews, and a couple of other stuff. Out front many many more azaleas (red, pink, and white), boxwoods and lirope along a front walk, 3 excellent cherry trees, some japanese maples, hollies, spruces, and lots of other stuff too.
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posted on
05/13/2003 10:59:46 AM PDT
by
ironman
To: Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; mountaineer; WVNan; ohioWfan; dutchess
Afternoon everyone!
Billie, thanks for the lovely thread. My life is returning to normal - whatever that is - and so am looking forward to joining ya'll again.
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:02:43 AM PDT
by
Molly Pitcher
(Is Reality Optional?)
To: Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; mountaineer; WVNan; ohioWfan; dutchess
Afternoon everyone!
Billie, thanks for the lovely thread. My life is returning to normal - whatever that is - and so am looking forward to joining ya'll again.
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:02:44 AM PDT
by
Molly Pitcher
(Is Reality Optional?)
To: Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; dutchess; daisyscarlett; LadyX; JustAmy
I planted a hot tub last year in the back yard...
It grew into this...
To: ValerieUSA; Mama_Bear
Valerie, those rose is exquisite! It reminds me of one of Lori's. :)
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:23:46 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Molly Pitcher; dutchess; mountaineer; WVNan
Hey there Molly! Good to hear from you..........twice! :o)
I'm praying for your whole family. It's always rough to have a loved one die, even if you are expecting it. Somehow that final goodbye.....even when you know it's not really FINAL......is very painful.
As for the rest of you ladies (and you too, Molly) when are we getting together again??
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:23:58 AM PDT
by
ohioWfan
(President BUSH......Leadership, Integrity, Morality)
To: ValerieUSA; Mama_Bear
Valerie, THAT rose is exquisite! It reminds me of one of Lori's. :)
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:24:48 AM PDT
by
Billie
(Geez, Billie - proof before you send.)
To: Diver Dave
Here's a little sting to add to your glowing comments of praise...Ouch, that hurt! Looks like another one has been corrupted by Billie's influence. :)
To: nicmarlo; dixie sass; dansangel
Hello, My name is Dixie Sass. I am a chocoholic...
Hello, Dixie Sass.
Hello, My name is Nicmarlo. I am also a chocoholic... : )Hello, have you met dansangel? And me. :)
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:26:58 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: jwfiv
Good morning, J - what a charming log cabin - yours, I presume? :)
Am glad you like today's thread - thank you!
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:30:03 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: LadyX
Oh, that it is, dear Thinny - I was thinking in terms of becoming even more beautiful, sprouting a few more leaves and casting shade - realizing its full potentialLadyX, you seem to have forgotten that a "thin man" doesn't need a lot of shade. A tiny branch with a couple of leaves would provide more than enough.
To: ValerieUSA
What a beautiful water garden!
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:32:14 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: dutchess; ST.LOUIE1
Afternoon, Dutchess! I'm loving all these exquisite flowers and gardens. WOW! I owe you (and wolfie) a great big hug for the theme!
(((((((((((((dutchess)))))))))))))
(((((((((((((wolfie))))))))))))))
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:37:04 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Billie; dixie sass; nicmarlo; dansangel
So, I guess it's not a good time to have these chocolate roses delivered to your doorsteps?
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:37:34 AM PDT
by
HiJinx
(The right person, in the right place, at the right time...)
To: LadyShallott
Oh, golly, YOU are getting into this beautiful theme!
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:38:39 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Aquamarine
That's so sweet of Daisy - I remember another of her at almost that very spot, don't I? :) At that little gazebo?
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:43:21 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: martin_fierro
Hi, martin! Your sunflowers are so cheery! (You are not alone - I don't grow flowers and stuff well either!)
The interesting thing about sunflowers is the way their little faces turn in whatever direction the sun is coming from.) :)
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:48:32 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: The Thin Man
Hrumph! You're ALWAYS a little harsh. :)
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:50:50 AM PDT
by
Billie
To: Billie
To: Mo1
There's our cake, alright! Yummmmmmm! LOL! Thanks for bringing it out and showing off your skills again. :)
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posted on
05/13/2003 11:51:59 AM PDT
by
Billie
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