Best/ worse/ ? did you learn today #43 visit with friends...

No flowers but so many tones of green....

another little area...lordy, I've more gardens than one should have, no wonder they take so much time...lol I love it!

Think both Missy and Rylie were watching me this morning wondering what I was up to...

Edited to read..can't you tell I need some 'topsoil' for my grass area... did you locate Riley in amongst the flowers??

This message was edited May 15, 2008 11:12 AM

Coming up nicely...

need this area to grow taller and also add a few more shrubs to enhance the secret garden area..

Left side of pond..tell me, when you plant something i.e. around a pond do you try and evenly plant..i.e. astilbe one side, same on the other..etc

More plants starting to show...amazing since it's only really been 3 or 4 weeks since this area was covered with snow...

Bought a peony plant, had a gorgeous flower in a brilliant pink..a must have..shake my head here, was in a rush, got home last night and planted it only to find they put a silk flower in it to show you the color...dah...

Going to look for more of these..don't the ends of their greenery look like yellow flowers...

Too early to get photo's of all the other gardens..will add some from time to time as they bloom, thought I'd show you what keep me busy during spring months..lol

While adding these pictures my sister Sharon MSN'd me..she did a lot of work at her home yesterday and threw her back out (she's divorced and has the 40 year old son who lives with her who doesn't think he should do anything) so to try and prove she's capable she overdoes....

anyway, she just received a call from her girlfriend in DewyRose, Georgia..this lady bought 2 of Sharon's 'american eskimo' dogs..one now 5 and one 3..beautiful show dogs...she was having her home painted, painters went to get some materials and left the gate opened and the 2 dogs were hit by a car and killed...both are frantic and distraught..how aweful...

Carol, going to post the photo's on the 'hosta' forum to start my 'tagging' process..they might be able to name the ones I have..after that, I'm hooked, picking up the 'blue' one tonight and will keep a journal and go in hunt of different species...you've done it girl..lots of shaded area out in front yard for them..

Betty, You are a busy woman, and I thought I was busy. You got it goin on!! You inspire me to keep going and it does get rough sometimes you know!! May your health return and that for the rest of your family also. Your gardens are beautiful. I love to take pics you know so am out almost everyday with the camera. I just bought Digital cameras for Dummies on the marketplace so can't wait to learn more.
I can't seem to keep up with all so just wish all a good day!! I will work inside everyother day it rains. Stop! stop! Lord give some of it where it is needed bad and let our farmers get the crops in. They are almost a month behind here. Here is another pics. Hugs to all BEV High Bush Cranberry Viburnum

Now isn't that the most gorgeous plant I've ever seen...without opening it I thought they might be floating on water...wow...another shrub/tree to add to my list of wants... you are all encouraging me..

They get red berries on them for the birds!!!!

Here is how big they get.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY VERY KIND LADY!!

Dear Sweet Betty,
It is a year ago today that you opened the garden gate door.

You have been my friend though so much this past year.

I just want to say thank you with all my heart.
Thank you for taking my calls, and talking to me in the time i needed to hear your soothing and gentle voice.
Thank you for reading my Novels of d-mails.

Thank you, for being being so very Kind to everyone you meet.
For keeping everyone in your prayers.

Thank you for holding my hand and warm gentles hugs.

Thank you for bringing back the laughter, happy tunes and the dance to my soul.

Thank you for bringing back my creative side. I have now completed 4 of my many projects. Last night, completed the weeding and tonight will finally complete the path! When I walk it I will think of you with a smile on my face and remember it is where we first talked. That is where i talked to Carol, and now it is once again a happy walk and chat.

Thank you for the stroll through your garden this fine Spring Day.

Thank you for being OUR Earthly Angel and My Best Friend!
I Love you Bettypauze.

Here is my gardens out in front.
Photo from Last Mothers Day.

How very kind Judy .. was reading "Happy Anniversary" and thought, oooops forgot something...it's been great trravelling with you all over this past year..we've all hit bumps in the road, all supported each other, all became friends and ALL opened the door for newcomers to join us...some have stayed, some have left, some lurkers have gotten good feelings from our talks, it's been about crafts, it's been about gardening, it's been about many things in life and death that has caused us to form a 'circle of friendship' I've been proud to know you all, I speak more of you than family members at times lol - my community friends know of each of you, see me worried at times when you are down, and laugh with me when I tell them of your ups...

Love you all

...And

I do Love all of you as well!

You have all been a very special part of my life.
all of my family and friends know about each of you and how you have
become my friends.

LOL, even DH finally understands the importance of my Coming to chat with you each of you. He is so cute, now he says who are you making that for?

And my kids get so excited about all the packages from my friends here...
The Secret pal is such a fun way to share ourselves. speaking of which, I will get mine off in the post today. ROLFOL Liz, can't blame me for pullin a Betty, I am not a good guesser so I had to ask!

Waving HI to Teresa...Hope your trip is good!

Ruby and Gita, already gone...But I am so excited for them to see eachother. Enjoy, have a good hug to both of you...Look forward to seeing photo's ...Gita I hope you had over your camera so some gets a picture of you this time!

Man...pouting, I am so jealous everyone is meeting. But I will be so happy to to hear the stories. Lets see I am hoping to go to the Upper Midwest Round Up again this year. I went last year and just had the greatest time! Ves, its the weekend of 13-16th. in madison...Will send you a d-mail to remind you and let you know if i can even go...LOL my summer is getting booked up pretty and it's not even here yet.

Shar...Have a good day at the gallery! How is the new garden growing?

Bev, I am so glad to see your Viburnum...Been thinking to plant one up North. Soley for the berries bringing birds. Thanks for the closeup, oh my now it is a definate want.

Jaye, that was funny. i think your right, maybe if i start now saying how awful the style is she will change her mind. Woohoo, tomorrow the big day.

Ves, I am glad you enjoyed the Chicago View...Will post this one for you! Its a shot of Navy Pier. Where in Chicago did DH live? I have lived here my whole life. DH, knows the city like the back of his hand. Me I still get lost, hahaha.

Laura, what a great idea on making the friendship quilt...woohoo shopping at JoAnnes tonight!

Carole, How is the painting going? Do you still have lots to do? Did you see my hosta in my gardens up there? Would you happen to know what kind it is?? Oh gosh look at me all the questions today.

Gilli, Hellooo...It's so nice to see you had a little gardening time. A good place to have a nap for Ella too.

GG, live your knombe. Geesh you are still busy busy hope you get some rest. sorry to hear your not feeling well.

Waving Hello to Dawn!

Betty, Yep you go right through Chicago to my house, we are half hour from the Chicago border. I loved seeing the rubarb stepping stones close up. It's cool that you can see the veins in the leaves, not sure I remembered that! Pretty soon you'll be making some more, sure hope hd stocks up on the cement for you!

OK Gosh I actually got a fun project to work on...See you soon.
Hope i didn't miss anyone!

OH and a big hugg to all of you thanks for sharing yourselves with me, I really enjoy your friendship each day.

Judy, Hope you know that there are a lot of differant viburnums. A lot of them are not lace caps or have berries.
Laura, The friendship quilt is a good Idea!!! Hugs BEV

Thanks Bev, I do know that.
I saw them in a catalog and also looked them up because I just thought they were so pretty. I have not seen them in anyone garden until yours! got my eye brows raised because we are in same region, I think so now i see they do beautifull here!!
Ohhh, How beautiful. Yessiree, i have fallen in love, got to get one now for sure.

Judy, This second one has no scent but this third one is heavenly but do not know thier names. They are in nieghbor's yard.

Oh wow, almost look like hydrangeas don't they..can't imagine having that much beauty in a yard...when I dropped into my Uncle's just before my Dr.'s appt. yesterday his magnolia tree was all but done..on Fri. it was spectacular..he says now that the flowers are done, the leaves come..quite unique isn't it...

They are gorgeous.

Hey i found the perfect necklace for Prom today.

Betty, you are being summonds on the Adopt a baby Thread over in Swaps trades and Roundrobins!

yippee...Here is my Secret pal Mini's. Aren't they just the cutest tiny pots and hanging planter? heheh, got to giggle some more.
thank you again!

Hey Judy, it will be so much fun to be the judge on Adopt a Baby thread ..will be checking all the babies, keeping a journal on who is doing what for the 'infant' who is being a good mommy and who is not..lol...you are all wonderful to want to include me in some way...I'm excited..I'll have to make myself an outfit for 'judging day'

yayay, so glad you get to be in it Betty....See we can always figure out a way.
Know you love to Swap. Wohoo...



This message was edited May 15, 2008 4:09 PM

Hi all,
Busy day..just got back from meeting friends for an afternoon out ..and now I am off to have dinner with another friend.
yesterday it was shopping with a Friend..everything came at once.

Judy..your Hosta might be Royal Standard. I'm no expert but that is my guess.


Will catch up tomorrow..
Must run.just wanted to say Hi..

Going to bed, bit tired tonight..yes it's only 6:30 but my bed looks awefully comfy..

Best of today ... walk around enjoying beauty of the shrubs/plants that are coming alive right before my eyes...

Worse of today..hearing about the lady in GA who has 2 of Sharon's American Eskimo's..it was also the lady's birthday and to have her both dogs killed..late this aft. she was digging graves...I'm sure it's overwhelming fo rher!!

What did I learn..don't make plans in the morning for what you will do when you get home..had the grass to cut, hosta to pick up and where am I going...to bed...lol

Night/night

Betty,

Thank you for all your beautiful gareden pictures! It IS hard to believe that all that had tons of snow over it--BUT----snow is the "great insulator" of plants.....so, everything did not freeze in your garden--it just sat ythere protected and waited for Spring to come--and then they all greened up. Your garden is truly beautiful! Love the pond!!!!

That clump of Primroses......you can dig it up and divide it easily--they all just pull apart--and then spread them around elsewhere.

The one with the yellow tips/flowers--is that an Evening Primrose???

Liove seeing the Rhubarb leaves' walking stones! Just beautiful !

Judy......You have seen pictures of me? Have you not???? Click on my name and there's a real "glamor shot" of me----at least I am a little dressed up. Was in a Conference Center for a dinner. It is now almost 3 years old--but at my age, who changes much anyway? I like to believe I just get "better"......:o)

I was going to post another picture--just for you--but I am doing this from my computer at work--and it does not access My Documents....that's where I keep all my Pictures...

Almost 2 more hours to sit here......Ho--Hummmm.....

Hugs to you all, Gita

OMG Betty - you know I was sick to not mention my Mom and the kitty! Let's just day, it took her awhile to compose herself and everytime she looked at it, she'd start crying. She LOVED it and said it was the BEST Mother's day present she has ever received!!! (so much for all my crayon drawings! LOLOL) .

Anyway, here she is..... starting to open the box

And seeing the picture for the first time......

Trying to see through her tears.....

Finally, a smile!!!

Well goodness, GG. Now I'm cryin too.

I know - making my Mother cry.......

but look at her smile.

How beautiful.

Betty & Diane - THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kindness towards my Mother! Words can't express it enough!!!!

Hugs,
Jeannine

So here are a few pictures I took at while down at my parents last weekend. Thought they were neat.

Baby bluebirds......

Daddy bluebird.....

A very talkative crow. He was calling for my mother to bring him some bread!