Sunday, May 10, 2009

My mom was a gardener..

My mother was a gardener through and through.   She was a "plant whisperer" in her very heart of hearts.  She not only gardened for necessity but because she loved flowers.  A few of her favorites were Gloxinia, African Violets, Peach trees, rhubarb, asparagus, and mint.  She also had a big collection of Amarylis.

I wanted to use this picture because it is as I remember her happiest --going and coming from the garden or working in the yard.  I didn't remember that she was holding radishes.  But...just look at that!!

10 comments:

  1. What a nice tribute to your Mom! Enjoy the day! -Jackie

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  2. What a lovely post! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. ...weren't our mothers beautiful!
    Warmest hopes to you for a wonderful mom's day! gail

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  4. My sister and I always celebrate Mother's Day with a trip to the garden centre -- in memory of our mum, who was also a gardener. Lovely sentiment.

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  5. I love it! We learn so much from them

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  6. I think one of the best thing that a mother can give to her children is love for gardening. What would we do without this mother's gift? Thank you for sharing your Mom's image with us.

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  7. What a tribute to your gardener mother. My mother was not a gardener, but I learned from my grandmother.~~Dee

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