Snapdragons in Meditation Circle -April 22, 2017
Seven years ago, on January 7, 2011, I wrote my first pbmGarden article. Since that time I have been honored by your presence at my humble garden gate.
Lilium ‘Black Out’ (Asiatic lily) – May 25, 2017
Initiated as a record-keeping discipline while I was working through some garden improvements, this blog has ended up being a source of deep personal satisfaction. You, dear readers, are the reason. As the garden grew, friendship sprouted. You have cheered me on with your own garden wisdoms and encouraged my efforts large and small.
Snapdragons in Meditation Circle – April 22, 2017
We share a love of nature, we savor gardening moments, we find energy, solace and joy among the trees, birds and flowers. Through our gardens we are nourished.
Iris sibirica (Siberian Iris) – April 26, 2017
It is a pleasure to have you visit. May our paths cross again soon.
Crossing Paths
Looking Back At 2017
Floral designs created for In A Vase On Monday were the majority of my posts this year, but there were some noteworthy moments in the garden itself. With emphasis on spring, my favorite time in the garden, here are a few favorites from 2017. Enjoy this quick view or click on a image to see the images full-size in a slideshow.
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Makes me think of Springs to come.
Judy, thoughts of spring have dominated my world this week. The snow and lingering cold has me dreaming.
Happy blogiversary, Susie. Beautiful photos to round out your year – and looking forward to the beauty you’ll share in the year ahead.
Thank you Eliza. It’s wonderful to anticipate all those flowers each year. I’m constantly amazed.
Wonderful review of some your 2017 garden highlights! Happy blogaversary!
Thanks Beth. At this time of year it’s encouraging to look back and be reminded how colorful the garden can be.
Happy blog anniversary, Susie! Beautiful photos, all perfect, and a lovely message as well. I’ve thought of you every time I’ve heard a report on the dreadful eastern snow-pocalypse so I was pleased to find you pop up here. I’m glad IAVOM and the Fling allowed us to meet both figuratively on-line and literally in person. I hope your weather warms soon and you can get outside again before you go stir-crazy.
Thanks so much Kris. I’m happy we met too. Blogging has been a great way to make new friends and it’s especially fun to meet in person. NC is setting cold weather records but promising weather is forecast. By Thursday we should be back in the 60s.
Congratulations on seven years! I’ve always enjoyed following your adventures and admiring your talent, and am looking forward to spring as well.
Thanks, it’s always nice to hear from you and I enjoy seeing what you’re up to in your garden as well.
Seven years! Congratulations. I have enjoyed your company and your garden for the last few years. I am very impressed by your lovely plant bubbles. Beautiful plants, beautiful photos.
Thank you Liz. It’s been so nice to get to know you through our blogs. I’ve been whining lately about the garden but when I look back it does bring joy.
Congratulations! I’ve been following your blog for a while and really enjoy it. Look forward to more years of good read and great photos. Thank you for sharing the joy.
Always appreciate your visits to my blog and enjoy yours as well. Thanks.
Happy Blogoversary, Susie, lovely retrospective and photos. I am also guilty of mostly IAVOM posts and have resolved to blog more. Looking forward to reading yours. Stay warm.
Thanks so much. I think IAVOM has kept my garden going. Have to have a source for all those flowers.
That’s funny – I think gardeners share an uncontrollable urge to see the result of whatever weird thing they stick in the ground. Better if it can be put in a vase, in our case.(s)!
A lovely post Susie, and congratulations on your anniversary! Your gorgeous photos have made me pine for spring!
Thanks Cathy. You were one of the first garden bloggers to comment on my blog when I started out. Spring is on my mind too!
Many congratulations on the Anniversary. Sorry I’m so late reading this. Nice to see the garden through the year.
Thank you 🙏
You started one year before I did. Here’s to seven more years! Thanks for the slideshow, I enjoyed it.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Amazing how quickly those years have passed.
I have always loved the idea of the meditation circle in your garden Susie. I enjoyed the slide show.
Thanks Brian. The circle has been a good addition to the garden.
Dang you get good pictures with your iPhone! I throughly enjoyed your slide show.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the photos. I’ve been happy with the iPhone 7 Plus. Would love the iPhone X.
This is such a beautiful post that gets me thinking of spring. Happy New Year!
Thanks. Have a happy gardening year! Ah, spring…