Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tuesday Display Chain "Mary Mary How Dose Your Garden grow?"

This Tuesday Display Chain I must say grabs my heart. Gardening is near & dear to my heart at this time of year. The ideas come faster than I can make them happen. How dose my garden grow? Well I invite you on this stroll of my 16 year journey to see for yourself. The garden sleeps in the cold under blankets of white magic that falls from the heavens above.
As God shines his bright yellow sunshine down the rays warm the soil & the white magic melts away & the life begins to be reborn in the gardens as my heart stirs with my garden passion & I itch to get the warm soil in my hands once again. Flats are planted with seeds & kept in the mini greenhouse tended with love. The clean up begins in the rock beds & the pond is drained cleaned & refilled with fresh well water for the golden glins that swim under the water fountain.
Expanding the gardens continues with each passing year. Trips to the mountain for rocks to build more beds. This years beds will mainly be for veggies & herbs. The lower field is being planted with fruit trees. Four apple trees have been planted & some peach await. With high hopes & prayers of planting pear plum & cherry trees in the what will be the homestead orchard.
Most plants I have planted come up each year so while adding more I can see the show begin in all its glory. What beauty God has given us is amazing.
There oh so many more I could show you but I will wait for this years blooms to open & share with you on your return visits to the homestead gardens for another stroll. By then I hope to have all the creature houses moved & we can stop by to visit them as we stroll among the garden expansion. Thank you Misi for hosting the Tuesday Display Chains. I have enjoyed joining in from time to time & seeing all the wonderful chain posts by other amazing bloggers. htp://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com visit to see more. Blessings Til Next Time! Lara

19 comments:

  1. Hi Lara...I so enjoyed my visit and stroll through your garden. My daughter especially loved the picture with the bunny...so cute. Thank you for joining us this week... Hugs, Traci

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  2. Lara, I so love your gardens, they are wonderful!!!! thanks so much for sharing! OLM

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  3. Oh, I wish I could garden like you do!!! I would love to have a backyard retreat. I know it's a ton of work, but well worth it. It's beautiful Lara.
    -Steph-

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  4. Oh Lara, your garden is just LOVELY!! I am just loving that sweet tricycle and wagon! Oh and the outhouse...PERFECT!!!! Thanks for joining in!!!

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  5. So very glad you joined the chain this week Lara - what gorgeous plantscapes you've created. Wish we were neighbors - you could come "plot and plan" what I need to do where.....You truly have a magical and beautiful gift....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  6. Wow! What a beautiful yard and gardens you have.Gardening is so much fun and peaceful. Thank you for sharing. Blessings ~Sara

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  7. Thank you so much Lara for transporting me to a slice of your heaven on earth! That was a wonderful tour through your gardens! Doesn't it make you wonder what Eden was like?
    Blessings to you!
    Christine

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  8. Lara,

    Very pretty gardens and gazebo.. Lots of hard work involved but well worth it , I am sure.

    Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos of your yard !

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. Lara~ you have a green thumb~ just gorgeous bountiful gardens~
    smiles
    Teresa

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  10. Lara...BEAUTIFUL gardens...I love your outhouse and bicycle...Mary

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  11. You are so blessed and talented to have such beatiful land and gardens. It is always hard, but gratifying work.

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  12. Lara,

    I absolutely loved this post and all your beautiful pictures! I felt like I was there spending a day with you :-)
    My mom has started a blog and I think the two of you would hit it off with all the things you like to share :-) http://eileen-takingthetime@blogspot.com

    Have a wonderful night!

    Blessings
    ,Jill

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  13. Lara, I am here from Misi's and your pictures, garden are just beautiful. I am now a new follower. Thanks for sharing, have a great day!
    Be blessed
    Cindi

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  14. Hi Lara, thanks for visiting my blog. Love what you are doing.WOW some work!! Love your flower photos too! You have me well and truly 'caught' I'm rushing to join your followers. Joan

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  15. You're an industrious woman! Love your ideas for your garden and orchard. I plan on planting fruits trees next: plum and peach trees. My next big step is to own chickens. I love your blog.

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  16. Oh Lara, your yard looks amazing..even with snow on it..love the gazebo.)love all the color showing up.;)I love spring too and seeing everything blooming that I had forgotten about.;)

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  17. An amazing, gorgeous garden! I just love your photos. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  18. WOW ... what a fabulous home and gardens. Everything is just so beautiful. Glad I found you and I have enjoyed the visit.
    Much Peace, Barb

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