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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[nicmarlo]

Hey, Mo and meekie.....I gotta call it a night; I'm very tired. You both have a good evening.....I'll look forward to those mums, Mo.

[WVNan]

What's cooking these days nic? I can't tell you have much I enjoy my cookbook.

[WVNan]

Leaving me alone are ye? I'm beginning to get a complex. I mean, it's not that late, but when I get here everyone goes home.

[Mo1]

Geeeez .. LOL

I couldn't find one without the kids on such short notice .. but here they are

BTW .. I have 3 bushes behind these mum .. you just can't see them

[WVNan]

Oh, it's the munchkins! They are much prettier than the phlowers.

[LadyX]

See your kitty and raise you one, Sistah - - - ..:))

[Mo1]

There's our cake, alright! Yummmmmmm! LOL!

LOL ... Since you love it so much .. you can have my piece of cake

[JustAmy]

Hi Nan

Hope all is well with you this evening.

"I would be freaking out if I encountered one of those"
Acutally they are kinda shy. They come around if they don't see you. On that one, when I saw him so close, I grabbed my camera and stepped out on the patio. As you can see he heard or sensed me before I could take the second picture.


Coyotes eat small pets so you must keep your small pets inside and your larger pets fenced.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks MB. If there was a contest here your flowers would have won. Just can't beat that CA sunshine!
Also liked Billie's fish pond garden.

[Mo1]

I read your post and I have to say that my husband and I are in the same boat in terms of potty training. Good Luck! We are working on the concept that you wont get flushed when you flush the toilet. She is terrified! :)

Be brave LadyShallott and stay strong .. you can do it

This is my 3rd time around .. and I still laugh at the amount of time I sat holding their hand saying, you can do it honey .. with them SOBBING back at me .. NO I CAN'T!!! .. LOL

[Mo1]

Yep .. they are my little show off's .. the boy is a friend from the neighborhood

[WVNan]

Hey hey hey! Hi stakes kitty.

[WVNan]

Now I know why I don't have any pets.

[WVNan]

I guess I should contribute some phlowers from WV. This is the way the pastures look now.

[Aquamarine]

Hi Nan. It's good to see you here. :)

[WVNan]

I guess I should contribute some phlowers from WV. This is the way the pastures look now.

[WVNan]

Duh.....I stuttered. Hi Aqua.

[Aquamarine]

You know you're welcome to come see me anytime. :)

[Mo1]

Oh that is beautifull .. are they butter cups?

[WVNan]

No. Wild mustard.