Friends we've made by garden chatter

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Sometimes it's fun to look at the friendships we've made just through talking about gardening with total strangers. So many neighbors are so busy traveling or playing card games or one who watches old Westerns on TV each day that, once they see we're gardeners, will not only first ask how the garden is but actually try to grow some plants.

My DH, Jack, grows many plants from seeds but his tomatoes are his big joy. He shares them with my daughter, the guys who service our cars as well as neighbors. One neighbor told Jack, after growing two tomato plants one summer, that he just can't keep up with them any longer. We both got a good laugh out of that.

Back on the first garden tour I met my dear friend, Lynn, and through so much hard work she created her own beautiful gardens, which I prefer to my own.

Let's hear stories of how you made a gardening friend even if they don't garden.

Here's a current photo of the tomato portion of the vegetable garden in winter:

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(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Here's a very sweet friend we made through DG and Jack in the "tomato room" of the vegetable garden.

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

That is one fantastic picture of the snow drapped cages and the "babe" with high fashion in front.Teehee

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Actually a close up is warranted here.

I love her snowy "Mohawk".

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

the drip from her chin is kinda cute too.

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

As though she's shedding a tear over not being surrounded by tomatoes.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

Wish I had a scarecrow like that.
We have the bear in the flower garden.
SIL gave it to DD so "we love it"
Its not as bad as some Ive seen.
I'm thinking a sun hat for summer.
I suppose a clematise climbing up the back would hurt SIL's feelings so I wont go that far.

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(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

You could even have a change of hats to suit the weather - rain hat, sun hat, etc.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

he he he might have to hit a garage sale

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Or a thrift shop. That's where I get my knives to divide plants and they sell vases for 50 cents to a dollar so when I give a bouquet the person can keep the vase. I also buy the clothes for the scarecrow at thrift shops.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

he heh
We get vases from our mortitian friend. We return the huge ones and keep the small ones.
Great idea though I'll check my local thrift.
Might be a regular customer if the economy gets any worse.
I'm working on "pollys blue"
Its a small one.Film at 11:00 lol

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

We'll look forward to it.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

so far 8x12
glad to have something to do while the cough lasts.

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(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

She'll be thrilled with it.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

Thanks.I only work for applause.

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

As soon as I stand up I'll give you a standing ovation.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

Pollys blues is done.
I like it and will probably paint a larger version with a few more JI 's in it say 3 altogether.
I must be getting better I'm charged for the image.
Thats what a truely great photo does to me. Its a gift to me really.

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(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Wow! That came out so nice. Can't wait for Polly to see it.

Northern California, United States(Zone 9a)

Gorgeous!! Do you paint other blooms, like roses, daylilies? :-)

Northern California, United States(Zone 9a)

Never mind, answered my own question, found some of your WC on the Artisans forum, nice!

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

I havnt painted roses ,dont know why.
I have orchids

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

crocosmia ,tulips,iris.poppies etc.

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Southern Dutchess Co, NY(Zone 5b)

Those look like cymbidiums!

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

Yes they are and our cymbideums are blooming now, really cheery in this long endless winter.

Hannibal, NY(Zone 6a)

Lovely, JoAnn! I'm very flattered you could take my picture and make such a beautiful painting from it. The other two paintings are very lovely also.

Southern Dutchess Co, NY(Zone 5b)

One of my cyms is also in bloom. Do you have paintings of any other orchids and/or a place where I can view them? I enjoy growing them as a hobby.

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Lynn - Jo Ann gave a link once so maybe she can give it to us here.

Southern Dutchess Co, NY(Zone 5b)

Thanks, I must have missed it.

(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

I'll look for it. Probably when I find it Jo Ann will show up with the link.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

I had my website removed after five years of dissapointments.
I really should have a page somewhere, but cant figure out how.
I started something on Picasa but had problems.
I have a pink orchis painting. but dont want to hijack this thread.
I'll post a few more on Artizens forum

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(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

Lovely work, Jo Ann.

Send us a link to the Artisans thread where you put your photos or feel free to post them here. We could all use some beauty in our lives.

Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

OO.KK. Here's a bunch
yellow orchid

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

get ready delphs

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

here come nastuerteums

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

parasols and peonies
I was cruising the web looking for tree peony growers and came across Crickit Hill.
Each of their dark colored trees had a parasol over it to protect from the noon sun.
So enchanting

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

Helleborus
From a picture of Red Chicks

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

Cherrokee Rose from a trip to Savanah .Its huge ,hangs over DD's fireplace

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

soybean fields this fall

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Pittsford, NY(Zone 6a)

This medium is oil and watercolor combined
This is the Rare Blue Durabacalum orchid(sp.)

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(Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a)

You are very talented! The peonies and parasols is so wonderful.

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