As a child, I hated the idea of helping in our garden. My dad however, was an avid gardener. He could grow just about anything: beautiful flowers, tasty fruits, vegetables and berries. There were two greenhouses in the yard, both built from scratch, using recycled materials and old glass windows. He installed a wood burning stove for use during the coldest months and to get an early start on seedlings in late winter. Giant compost piles graced one corner of the yard. Every spring and fall, he would spread it around and till it in. Then came the planting, tending the plants and lastly picking the fruits of his labor.
My garden, just like life is never static. Shrubs and a few small trees provide the main structure. Perennials, both hardy and tender, fill in the framework. Last fall, during one of my many trips to the garden center, I adopted around 60 (!) plants. Their blossoms past their prime and a bit scraggly looking from being in pots too long, I took many of them home. Most of them for as little as $1.00! There were echinacea, rudbeckia, foxgloves, salvias and more. After rehydrating them, they were put into the ground. Now, with the warm weather new growth is emerging from the ground. I’m excited!
in cahoots with muddy boots 
Ok, now you are just showing off. I’m jealous here. So what do you charge for your gardening services?? 🙂 Those are incredible
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The reply with the invitation is for you. Not sure how it ended up down there.
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Great post and blog! I also bought a lot of plants last year that were past their time for the store and loved nursing back to blooming. I love planting beautiful flowers and shrubs and the last three years I have grown vegetables. I learn a lot each year about what not to do, but enjoy my time is the yard. I am disabled so I have raised gardens and I am so ready for spring! Looking forward to those tomato plants!! I also am into photography and I live by the ocean so I have a lot of pictures from there. Looking forward to following your blog! Have a Great Day!! Jim
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Thanks!Same here, always learning and adapting to what’s happening in the garden. I will check out your blog. thanks for stopping by.
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The thing I’m most pleased about is that I figured out how to create the slideshow! The garden has evolved over the years, and some of the plants are no longer around. I am, however hoping that you will come sit on my swing with me in the summer.
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I’m proud of you for the slide show too. I showed tech support. He said to have you show me.:) Soon!
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Will do! I can stop by sometime.
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I love what you’re doing here, your theme is awesome and the slideshow was a nice touch with all of the beautiful flowers.
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A very nice and happy garden! 🙂 Always can find some unique things to grow every year!
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Thanks. The world has become so complex and often rather depressing. The garden is my refuge from all that. I spend a lot of time outside, and like you always find something interesting to grow. I’ll check out your blog.
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And I always have something to share or exchange with my follow gardeners! 😉
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Nice blog, pics are amazing
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Thanks. Gardening helps me be balanced, no matter what’s going on in my life. I’ll check out your blog today.
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wonderful photos
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