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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[MeekOneGOP]

hehe !

[nicmarlo]

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.

aw.....don't take it personal, Nan; looks like I posted a goodnight at the same time you posted a what's up, lol. My time zone is EST, so, even though it's 10 p.m. here, it's way earlier other places......and most times anymore, I'm just plain tired by 10. I'm hoping when I get a new job (I'm looking) I'll have more energy.....so, if you want me to "play" longer, you gotta pray that I get a new job! (How's that one for bribing, lol! : )

[nicmarlo]

BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't believe how huge those mums are, Mo! I've never seen any mum that big, ever, ever. (And those are sure cuties, standing in front....they yours?)

[nicmarlo]

I used to love All in the Family, too; now, when it comes on.....I change the channel.....very strange how things work. : )

[dansangel]

Have you tried gardening pots?

We have thought of that - we even have a nice 10x10 patio deck outside of our living room. But, the bad news is that we get the afternoon sun out there and have had trouble even keeping flowers alive out there. Miss one watering and they are toast! :-(

[Mo1]

I can't believe how huge those mums are, Mo! I've never seen any mum that big, ever, ever

Me either .. that's why I swear by this stuff .. it's great

[ironman]

Baby Fox

[jwfiv]

I have remembered that you posted a pic of a beautiful white flower a couple of days ago on our Garden Day... as well as the other gorgeous shots you share...just wanna say thank you.

You have a very good eye, in my humble estimation...)