Sunday, May 3, 2009

May in My Garden

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads ~ Henry David Thoreau
All the great things are simple ~ Sir Winston Churchill

Nothing is worth more than this day ~ Goethe


Remember that very little is needed to make a happy life ~ Marcus Aurelins



Where we love is home. Home that our feet may leave but not our hearts ~ Oliver Holmes




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46 comments:

  1. imjacobsmomMay 3, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Your home and yard are heavenly. ~ Robyn

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  2. ColoradoladyMay 3, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    What beautiful gardens. I enjoyed the pictures very much...Lovely.

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  3. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    GORGEOUS!

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  4. AnonymousMay 3, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    What a lovely place to take a walk. We all need a place like your's to escape from the stress in the world. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. artis1111May 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Your place is wonderful. Flowers always make us smile. Have a great day. Kathy

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  6. Nicole ~May 3, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Your garden is spectacular!! I could sit with a glass or wine and gaze at all those beautiful blooming flowers all day. Thanks for sharing, Nicole

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  7. ever changingMay 3, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    love your post on important things in life.... so easy to forget....
    thanks for reminding!

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  8. MFAMBMay 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    what a pretty plot of land you sit on! its all acre-y and flowery and stuff.
    lucky lucky you! i'd love to see more.
    j

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  9. Four Paws and CoMay 3, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    It looks like heaven! Beautiful! ♥ Diane

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  10. Linda in AZ *May 3, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    *** Vicky-girl... THANKS! ~ THIS was the B*E*S*T "get-well-medicine" I can imagine!!! (Have been uuuber sick for days! Made it thru ALIVE, tho!)~~~ These glorious photos of your home/grounds sure brought back some fun memories (till the stuff hit the fan, huh?)~~~ Love, Linda

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  11. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Linda, So sorry to hear you have not been well. I was wondering where you were... Yes, a post like this one does bring back rms memories. I have a thought...I now have 87 followers, I should ask everyone of them to go to rms and give ole Kathreen a 1*...she is top rated in gardens right now I hear. lol I never go there anymore. Feel Better !

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  12. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMay 3, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I am at a loss for words, that is truly like heaven on earth to me....wow,may I save a couple of those to set as my background?? I just saw your note, yes I like to think Laura and I are kindred spirits, she does lovely work, I go over to her place to be inspired all the time, I am so glad you came by today!!! All the best, Chrissy

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  13. Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottageMay 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    What a beautiful garden you have! I was surprised to see another fan of "A Gardener's Diary". ;-) I don't think anyone I know even knows of the show. Great blog!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. CarolynMay 3, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    It looks so peaceful and serene in your garden.I liked all your quotes also.
    Carolyn

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  15. StaceyMay 3, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    What a beautiful place to live. This time of year I'm sure you just want to soak it in.

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  16. Pat@Back Porch MusingsMay 3, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    This is wonderful! Beautiful photos of beautiful gardens!

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  17. Kathleen EngleMay 3, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Vicky...I finally found you again. I posted the pictures on RMS just to see if you were still around. Love your blog.

    ~Mollydog

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  18. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 3, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    mollydog, I have wanted to kick myself in the butt for not getting your e-mail...so glad that you posted and I came looking. I took the bait! lol Now, don't you dare be a stranger! I want to do a post your garden ! Do I call you K or mollydog ?

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  19. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 3, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    I just found that your name is Kathy. It was mom that caused me to think about rms ...so glad that she did and I went searching. Flag that comment so it will be removed if you don't mind. So glad I found you again. I have missed you. Thanks mom/linda.

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  20. Kathleen EngleMay 3, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Once I found you, I deleted all those posts again. I had been hanging out on BHG, but not so much lately. All my pictures have been posted there, but I haven't updated since last year. If you go to http://bhg.com/photos/gardening/ and do a search on englek1582889 you will see what I have been up to. I have since retired and loving every minute of it.

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  21. Betty ParkerMay 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Such a peaceful post! I felt like I was on the grounds of the Biltmore! Your quotes were so appropriate. Come by and see what's blooming in my garden.

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  22. Susan @ The Good Life!May 3, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Your garden is truly beautiful and peaceful!

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  23. Renae MooreMay 3, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    I just love your garden! I planted 19 Lantana and lots of petunias in the last two days....still have more to go! The hardest part is deciding what will look just right! Yours is stunning!
    Blessings...

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  24. cotedetexasMay 4, 2009 at 1:36 AM

    WOWO!!!!!
    love this - love that fence!!! too cute!!! and i still like blue! :)

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  25. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 4, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Kathy, I looked at your pictures on bhg. They are beautiful . Here is my e-mail, let's chat. vickydar@charter.net

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  26. NazMay 4, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Your garden has always been one of my top favorites. I'm so happy that you posted them again.

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  27. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 4, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Thanks naz, what happened to your blog?

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  28. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Oh WOW your garden...beautiful! I must say I'm a little jealous! I'm working on my backyard, trying to make it a get away with a new studio....hope it turns out half as beautiful as yours! Thanks for stopping by to listen to the music and leave such sweet comments!
    XOXO
    Heather
    www.luckypeachdesigns.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    sorry about anonymous...can't seem to gt google acct to work...GRRRRR
    XOXO
    Heather
    www.luckypeachdesigns.blogspot.com

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  30. Tales of WhimsyMay 4, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Hi!
    I'm a new follower.
    Is this really your home?
    It's lovely!
    Beyond lovely actually.

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  31. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    Oh wow, you have created the most amazing little piece of perfection! So beautiful I am at a loss for words!

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  32. mrsbenMay 4, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Oh look at all that lucious green! Truly....your gardens are bluetiful, ooops I mean bEAUtiful.

    The quotes are sincerely inspiring. Thank you!

    Oh before I sign off, what do you mean.... "most people who are clueless to design always go with blue and/or they have no vision"? If I were you, I wud be very concerned about the possibility of being struck by a thunder-bolt! ie: The sky, the ocean, the sea, the lakes, the rivers, the streams etc. and even puddles. Not to mention many of our feathered friends are blue. Get the picture??????
    SMILES 'n Hugs -Brenda-

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  33. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Okay....I am seriously jealous here! Your garden is simply spectacular!
    Denise

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  34. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 4, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Brenda, You are so right! I am truely sorry. I want to make it up to you....Be sure to come back later...

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  35. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 4, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Oh, Brenda, did you forget...I said it was my favorite color for the outside ! hahahahaha

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  36. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 4, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    juju, thanks so much for the sweet note. Yes, this is my own little peice of the world.

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  37. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 4, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Hey Girlfriend...

    Just read your note and came right over! I'm so glad that you came and got me...you know me so well...your yard/property is my all time, number one favorite!!! Girl, you must wake up every morning to feel like you've died and gone to heaven...when looking out at this beautiful land that you have!!! What beautiful photos...of course, they look like they just stepped off of a page of a garden/landscaping publication!!! Was looking at the barn and smaller out building down below your property...are these your buildings? They just look awesome...with their rusty metal roofs...barnwood...absolutely charming!!! Everything is so lush and green at your place and all of your flowers are looking spectacular!!! So glad that you came and got me...what a beautiful site!!!

    Love ya,
    Chari
    PS...Hehe! Of course I'd love to have you join in with the fun of Sunday Favorites!!! You have so many past posts that you need to share once again with everybody!!! Tie a string around your finger, Darlin'!!!

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  38. NazMay 4, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I decided not to have a blog at this time. Credit is due to so many of the daily bloggers out there. Since I am the queen of procrastinations, I know I would never be able to keep up with it on a daily basis. Plus I'd need something to blog about. lol

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  39. arkieMay 4, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    What beautiful garden pictures! Thanks for visiting my blog. Would love to see your daughter's dog.

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  40. UnknownMay 4, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    I think I found your bird in a jar post. March 20th? Super cute!
    Denise

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  41. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityMay 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Vicki, You know how much I love your gardens. OMG! I forgot about Kathreen. That was not fun! I am so glad we are in blogland. I noticed the old barn in the background of your pictures. What a wonderful background for your garden. Hugs, Terrie

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  42. Brilliant AsylumMay 5, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Great photos and quotes to inspire some yardwork over the weekend.

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  43. My Galveston CottageMay 5, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    How lovely. So calm. So beautiful. You lucky girl!
    Send positive thoughts over here so I can enjoy a colorful garden this summer!
    -susan

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  44. Tara DillardMay 5, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    So happy to find your blog.

    The garden is delightful. Can't wait for more time this week to go backward in your posts.

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

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  45. Laura @ 52 FLEAMay 6, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    You must be an angel....you live in Heaven!

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  46. OCDesigner ~AthellaMay 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    This is your yard!!! Well (stomp) I thought mine was looking good till I saw yours...
    BREATHTAKING!

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