It's been a hot, humid,incredibly dry summer. Many gardens are feeling the heat and just don't look so good even with heavy watering. So, I decided to take a break from gardening and go visit the zoo instead. I thought I might find some nice gardens at one of the zoos but that didn't happen. Their gardens were feeling the heat as well!
But we gardeners enjoy all of nature's beauty. Wildlife and ecology go along with gardening. So here's a look at what I found at the zoo! Click on the link below.
The Garden Wayfarer: Transport to discovering zoos - Community Connection - Berksmont News
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Cleaning Out the Potting Shed
My potting shed was a disaster! It was filled with junk from one end to the other. There wasn't even a path to walk through to get to anything. I felt like I was a candidate for the tv program Clean House. Neicy Nash would have given me a scolding.
My 18 month old grandson, Austin, looked in the door and said "Trash!" Trash is his favorite word and he revels in looking at any book with trash in it. He was mesmerized by what seemed like a dump load of a disgusting mess.
I was desperate. I bribed my 5 year old grandson, Aiden, into helping me. A special surprise and a whole dollar sealed the deal. We carted out all the trash that littered every nook and cranny. Even little Austin wanted to have a hand in it. I paid him a whole quarter.
We made a huge pile of all kinds of dried plant material. The boys looked for treasures among the discards. It was so bad it took me days to finally get it all cleared out. When it was transformed from trash to holding only my best treasures I was all smiles.
My wonderful husband was about to perform a special job for me (it was his own idea, too). He had the good fortune to come across some free ceramic tiles and had promised me to tile the workbench in the potting shed. The bare plywood was impossible to clean up and seemed to attract and hold every piece of dirt. He spent the equivalent of whole day just to spruce up my potting shed. What a dear!
As I contemplated what a job this all had been, I thought about my relationship with Jesus Christ. The potting shed reminded me of my heart. At one time my heart had been dusty and dirty and a horrible mess. Once I confessed my sin and asked Jesus to be my Savior, he came into my heart and cleaned it all up. He came into every room of my life and cleaned every nook and corner. He produced in me what I could never attain myself...a right relationship with God. Just like my husband who loves me and helps me, Jesus is like a husband who comes along side of me and helps me with my loads and burdens. He wants me to continue to depend on him for all my needs. I am so thankful that I have this special relationship with Jesus Christ. He has made me his own special treasure.
The flowers are done blooming already. This high heat coming so early and the high humidity was not favorable for garden plants. But my little potting shed is wonderful place to contemplate my creations for the garden and for floral designs.
My 18 month old grandson, Austin, looked in the door and said "Trash!" Trash is his favorite word and he revels in looking at any book with trash in it. He was mesmerized by what seemed like a dump load of a disgusting mess.
I was desperate. I bribed my 5 year old grandson, Aiden, into helping me. A special surprise and a whole dollar sealed the deal. We carted out all the trash that littered every nook and cranny. Even little Austin wanted to have a hand in it. I paid him a whole quarter.
We made a huge pile of all kinds of dried plant material. The boys looked for treasures among the discards. It was so bad it took me days to finally get it all cleared out. When it was transformed from trash to holding only my best treasures I was all smiles.
My wonderful husband was about to perform a special job for me (it was his own idea, too). He had the good fortune to come across some free ceramic tiles and had promised me to tile the workbench in the potting shed. The bare plywood was impossible to clean up and seemed to attract and hold every piece of dirt. He spent the equivalent of whole day just to spruce up my potting shed. What a dear!
As I contemplated what a job this all had been, I thought about my relationship with Jesus Christ. The potting shed reminded me of my heart. At one time my heart had been dusty and dirty and a horrible mess. Once I confessed my sin and asked Jesus to be my Savior, he came into my heart and cleaned it all up. He came into every room of my life and cleaned every nook and corner. He produced in me what I could never attain myself...a right relationship with God. Just like my husband who loves me and helps me, Jesus is like a husband who comes along side of me and helps me with my loads and burdens. He wants me to continue to depend on him for all my needs. I am so thankful that I have this special relationship with Jesus Christ. He has made me his own special treasure.
The newly tiled work bench in the potting shed.
The flowers are done blooming already. This high heat coming so early and the high humidity was not favorable for garden plants. But my little potting shed is wonderful place to contemplate my creations for the garden and for floral designs.Monday, July 26, 2010
A trip to the Scottish Highlands
My family background includes ancestors with Celtic origins. Great grandfather was from the beautiful Emerald Isle and Great grandmother was from Scotland. No one knows how they met so many years ago but it is sometimes fun to dream about. I think about visiting those lands. I would love to view some gardens over there.
The closest I could come to visiting Scotland, so far, was in the dream world created by Jennifer Hudson Taylor in her new book "Highland Blessings". Through her story, I could envision riding on horseback across the moores and wearing the plaid of my great grandmother's clan.
This was an entertaining book that takes the reader into the days of yesteryear when clan fought against clan. The author weaves into her story how God can work in every situation even in our human frailties. If you go to her web site you can view the trailer for the book. It was actually the trailer that drew me into a desire to enter that land of "Highland Blessings". This book is published by Abingdon Press.
The closest I could come to visiting Scotland, so far, was in the dream world created by Jennifer Hudson Taylor in her new book "Highland Blessings". Through her story, I could envision riding on horseback across the moores and wearing the plaid of my great grandmother's clan.
This was an entertaining book that takes the reader into the days of yesteryear when clan fought against clan. The author weaves into her story how God can work in every situation even in our human frailties. If you go to her web site you can view the trailer for the book. It was actually the trailer that drew me into a desire to enter that land of "Highland Blessings". This book is published by Abingdon Press.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Ocean City, N.J. Flower Show
Visiting the Jersey shore is always a pleasure. I love walking the boards and just watching the waves crash. The force of the waves reminds me that only God can control nature. His design is so Awesome!
Just a few of the displays are in these photographs I took. The whimsical western riding boot was an entry in Class 6 called Country Music Hall of Fame. There was a table full of hosta varieties and in the house plants division I had my eye on a lovely Angel's Trumpet.
They used God's wonderful harvest of horticulture to create some beautiful designs! Good Job entrants and show hosts! I loved it. :)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Song of Songs (Book of the Song of Solomon)
The Song of Solomon takes place in a garden. A beautiful love story. Those who love Jesus are called the Bride of Christ. Someday He will tell us "Come away my Beloved" and we will so happily go to Him. I found this video on You Tube and thought it was beautiful. I hope you enjoy it.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Berksmont News: Serving Berks County
"On The Way to Cape May"......
Yes, we sang as we drove and we stopped along the way. I had been wanting to visit this nursery in Franklinville ever since Lorrarine (the owner) came to speak at one of our garden club meetings. She is a delightful person, always willing to share her wisdom and tips for the garden. She knows tons and tons about herbs and I hope to post a link to one of her articles in the near future. In the meantime, here is a link to the article I wrote in The Community Connection about her wonderful nursery. My husband and I and another couple were on our way to a weekend in Cape May and I talked them all into stopping at Triple Oaks. It was worth it. I purchased 2 Rosemary plants that I hope will be hardy enough to winter over in my garden shed.
Berksmont News: Serving Berks County
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Yes, we sang as we drove and we stopped along the way. I had been wanting to visit this nursery in Franklinville ever since Lorrarine (the owner) came to speak at one of our garden club meetings. She is a delightful person, always willing to share her wisdom and tips for the garden. She knows tons and tons about herbs and I hope to post a link to one of her articles in the near future. In the meantime, here is a link to the article I wrote in The Community Connection about her wonderful nursery. My husband and I and another couple were on our way to a weekend in Cape May and I talked them all into stopping at Triple Oaks. It was worth it. I purchased 2 Rosemary plants that I hope will be hardy enough to winter over in my garden shed.
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Berksmont News: Serving Berks County
Berksmont News: Serving Berks County: Spring Comes to Bucks County
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I don't recall exactly how I found out about the Bucks County Garden and Home Show. Last year was my first time to visit the show. I found it enthralling. This was a place to make a lot of gardening connections. I met people from other garden clubs and met a few master gardeners as well. I felt as if I made some new friends and hope to meet up with some of these people again. I met a wonderful lady named Dot Bunn who is an artist. She creates gorgeous oil paintings that one can walk into. You can visit her web site at http://www.dotbunn.com/. One of her works was done in the garden of Derek Fell, another person I admire. Derek is a garden writer and photographer. I'll write more about him another time. To read the article published in The Community Connection about this event click on the small print above.
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I don't recall exactly how I found out about the Bucks County Garden and Home Show. Last year was my first time to visit the show. I found it enthralling. This was a place to make a lot of gardening connections. I met people from other garden clubs and met a few master gardeners as well. I felt as if I made some new friends and hope to meet up with some of these people again. I met a wonderful lady named Dot Bunn who is an artist. She creates gorgeous oil paintings that one can walk into. You can visit her web site at http://www.dotbunn.com/. One of her works was done in the garden of Derek Fell, another person I admire. Derek is a garden writer and photographer. I'll write more about him another time. To read the article published in The Community Connection about this event click on the small print above.
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