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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Thanks, Mixer!

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[LadyShallott]

Its always so nice to meet a new neighbor! Todd and I moved here from California five years ago (he grew up in Ohio, I grew up in southern California). I love it here. We should have a Freeper BBQ this summer! LOL. I will bring the steak....

[nicmarlo]

So, we all be chocoholics????? (sorry again, not able to keep up on this thread today.....a dreadful day at work, again!)

[ironman]

Most of the plantings were in place. I've done some good improvements. This spring I took out two cypress trees that were too close to the front of the house. Replaced them with mountain laurel. Also put in 2 alberta spruces by my front door (one on either side of porch).

[dansangel]

I'm so sorry MP. That has probably taken quite a toll on both of you. Please send my condolences to your husband and I hope that you'll be able to recuperate now that things are settling down.

[dutchess]

What a darling picture of daisymae! And yes, I recovered my toolbar although I'm used to it on the bottom and it's off to the right....It's driving me nuts. I just DON'T DO change well LOL!

[Billie]

Billie's cakes might not be the best .... :-)

I try to make them fit the occasion or the person. :)

[dansangel]

Oh - I've seen that! Thank-you for the "visual." It's very pretty and I'm sure it makes a wonderful ground cover.

[dutchess]

Val...you're pictures are just spectacular today...Thanks for adding so much to this lovely thread today!

[Billie]

Gosh, Amy - I know we try to keep our graphics at a manageable 'size', but you could have gone a 'few' pixels larger. LOL!

[mountaineer]

when are we getting together again??

good question!

[dutchess]

Hi Ohio...Would LOVE to get together again SOON!

[dansangel]

maybe next time (when YOU'RE LIVING IN FLORIDA!!!)

I don't blame you for driving straight thru. The traffic - ugh!! Even on Sunday. We drove down to Macon to see my daughter on Sunday and the traffic is just unbelievable once you are within 30 miles of the city.

You'd *better* come visit when I'm back in FL. That's the nice thing about living there. People *want* to come visit...LOL!

[dutchess]

Hmmmm...if I go home and plant hot tub seeds tonight will I get the same result??? Mr. D. would go for that!

[The Thin Man]

Happy Anniversary TM....was wondering why everyone is so nicey nicey today

Where? I must've missed those posts. :)

[dansangel]

So, we all be chocoholics????? (sorry again, not able to keep up on this thread today.....a dreadful day at work, again!)

Yup, *soul sisters.*

My w-o-r-k (ugh!) day was better today, thank goodness, but I guarantee that is short-lived. Tomorrow should be another busy one and that's when I need to be here to hostess. Rats.

[Billie]

Hi, Lori - thanks! And I knew you would have a lovely yard full of all kinds of color! I pinged you to a beautiful pale pink rose that Valerie posted. Reminds me so much of the one you planted for 'me' last year!

Yes, the little backyard courtyard lends itself well to margarita sipping, too. :)

[dutchess]

I remember several years ago traveling through the Polish countryside (the northern mountains) and seeing just lovely gardens...also many stork nests and storks...It was so neat!

[dansangel]

Most of the plantings were in place. I've done some good improvements.

Wow....it's a lot of work. I remember from when I was a homeowner. It's fun to put in, but it's real work to maintain as well. Especially when things start to mature as they have in your yard.

But all of the work has paid off. You have a million-dollar back yard!

[Billie]

LOL! Love the calendar page - AGAIN! (Guess you noticed I - uh - altered yesterday's a bit for today!)

[The Thin Man]

I try to make them fit the occasion or the person. :)