WHEW!! Have you ever felt like digging in the dirt? I love the peaceful quiet, just me spending time with God & the earth ...
This is a mere portion of what I've planted ... approx. 700. We put in another 20 azaleas & about 6 or 8 more rhodies, about 24 perrenials & the rest are annuals.
Of these about 50+ are geraniums, maybe more ... I took up all the geraniums last year & hot lighted them in the garage over the winter & separated & rooted ...
Truly I was digging in the dirt! I created (12) hanging planters for the (2) upper terraces ...
& this is one of our (2) new terrace planters. I love the possibility of creating arrangements in these ... I am all done in the yard now ... just to sit back & wait for the beautiful show to bloom forth!** UPDATE **
Sherry is tickled pink when I read off all of you who have contacted me ... Drs. are upping her lung therapy to every 4 hours, she is still on oxygen, xrays were taken but she doesn't know the readings until tomorrow, she has horrible coughing spasms/spells ... they told her today she'll prob. be in another 2 or 3 days ... tomorrow she'll know if the oxygen goes home with her ... I'll write tomorrow when I have more details for you.
I am sorry but I will catch up with you all as quickly as I can.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PRAYERS & WISHES FOR HER.
~~ Marydon ~~
Oh my goodness! I got tired just reading about all that planting going on over here!!! It's going to be sooo beautiful! ... Thank you Sweetie, for the update about Sherry. She's in my thoughts and prayers. xo Paulette
ReplyDeleteYour yard is going to look spectacular Marydon! I hope you can rest a little now. I hope your friend gets well enough to go home soon.
ReplyDeleteThat is alot of digging, I am sure your yards will look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm new year and haven't had a chance to go back to read yet - where are you putting all of those?That is one heck of a job.
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be awesome - you will have to take a picture.
Still praying for Sherri.
sandie
Your yard is going to be spectacular and you are going to be so sore, the rub down works.
ReplyDeletePatsy
Holy cow, i think that looks like it goes beyond being fun!!! It should be beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYIKES...how big is your yard???? Glad for an update on Sherry...thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish that I lived closer to you and could spend the day digging in the dirt with you. How fun that would be! You are way more industrious than me though!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get some of your yellow rhizomes! As soon as I get my internet fixed and can send emails I will send you my address. Thank you sooooo much! You are the sweetest! A true angel on earth!
I want a full view photo of that yard, sweetpea! Must be fantastic.
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Connie
Wow! That's a lot of plants! Your view of blooms is going to be amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon. You have been one busy bee. Geraniums are one of my favorites. Enjoy all of the fruits of your labor. Thanks for the update on Sherry.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sue
When it comes to buying plants, my eyes are bigger then my trowel. Everything looks really good, and then..I need to find the time to plant it. And I am wondering why I bought it, and vowing never to buy another plant again... you get the picture.
ReplyDeleteAmazing stamina that you have.
Jen
Bless her heart. I'll be praying for her.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe all those plants Marydon!!! Made my back ache just looking at them!
Everything is going to look beautiful!
No that's what I call planting!!! and I thought that I had done alot of work in the garden... I too love to get my hands in the earth.. It is good for the soul.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, and my love to Sherry
Penny
Hi Marydon! Oh, you've been so busy, haven't you? Your yard will be so gorgeous! I need to get to digging but haven't started yet!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the update again on Sherry! Bless her heart! She's been through so much. Keeping her in my prayers!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I am continuing to pray for Sherry. Thank you for your faithful updates on her with details so that we can pray specifically about her situation.
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely been potted. Where in the world do you get all your energy? You could run circles around me.
Hugs, love, blessings, and prayers,
andrea
How long does it take to plant 700 plants! You are a planting machine, Marydon! Thank you for the update on Sherry, she sounds like she's hanging in there.I bought her a card today and plan to mail it tomorrow, hopefully she'll be home when it gets there. I hope you have a lovely week!
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ReplyDeleteWOW---WOW!!!!
That is alot of new flowers!!!I thought my 20 or so was alot, but WOW oh wow, your hands really were in the dirt for awhile!!!!My nails were just brown after I finished!!!!!
I love it though, it was quite warm on Friday when I did mine, high was nearly 95, I got very sunburned on my neck!!!!I cannot wait to see yours all done, I will snap pics of mine soon!!!
hugs,
jamie
oh sad Sherry is back in the hospital, but she can get the best care there.
Give her my love
Such pretty flowers ! That is a whole bunch of work, but you will have the prettiest yard !
ReplyDeleteKammy
Looks like a nursery to me! So much work with such great returns...continued healing to Sherry.
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon! Love that 3-tiered planter! I have never seen one like that before! I will be sending out a card to Sherry this morning. Glad to hear she's smiling! I imagine she misses home terribly.. Praying and wishing her well soon! ~tina
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. My little garden is so in need of transplanting. You have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for your kind comment and letting me know how our Sherry is doing. I am still praying for that sweet gal.
Marydon:
ReplyDeleteYour yard is going to look stunning this year! Beautiful, my friend. Have a great week.
xoxo
Donna
Boy Marydon! Did you get a planting spurge of energy or what!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, everything is looking so pretty.
Glad to hear that Sherry might get to come home soon. We are all saying prayers for her.
hugs
Sissie
Wow, you have your work cut out and know you will be tired but a good feeling.I am praying for Sherry and thanks for the update.. Really miss her and hope that God puts His healing hand on her lungs..
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Maggey
Marydon, your yard is beautiful and will be even more so with all the new plantings. It's going to be gorgeous in full bloom...a bit of paradise on earth.
ReplyDeleteGood news about Sherry....Im happy she is improving...hugs, Lina
Praying with you...there are so many in need!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like your purse and are able to use it.
Blessings, hugs, and prayers,
andrea
Marydon, You are such the ambitious gardener!! I can't believe you dug up all those geraniums and kept them over the winter. I tried that a few times, but had very little luck. Your yard should look lovely once it takes off. I can't wait to see it in full bloom. hugs, Sue
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy bee, planting so many flowers. I used to plant my own hanging flowers also , but I am getting a little lazy and just buy them ready now. I will be out puttering and planting this week, no where near what you have done though.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Gwen
Oh how much fun you must have had getting your hands in all that dirt!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing all your flowers. I am hoping it dries out soon here. I have so much work to do but we have had rain for a couple of weeks. It is cold here to which is really out of season for us.
You have a wonderful evening!
Carrie
I haven't been commenting much lately but I HAVE been reading. Prayers everyday for Sherry I hope she is feeling the power of cyber friends.
ReplyDeleteWow can you come plants some plants for me?
Pat
Can you tell me what you drink to give you all that energy and strength? And come over to my house to help me plant my 4 little plants? I can't seem to get them in the ground,and they're starting to wilt!
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for Sherry.
God bless,
Mary
Where do you find your energy, I need some! your yard will look lovely with all those blooms.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, here I am just trying to get my sweetpeas in the ground and you are planting by the hundreds! Hard work with great reward!
ReplyDeleteSending love and a dump truck full of pixie dust to Sherry! Please tell her it's on it's way via a crow and she will understand!
You are an amazing friend to keep updating us. Thank you so much!
Ouuuuu I can't wait to start planting and playing in the dirt!
ReplyDeleteIts great therapy!
Hugz, Dolly
Oh my gooooooness! I though I planted loads of plants....but nothing like this! I can't wait to see it all grown up! It's going to be fabulous. I love the three tiered planter...how cute is that?
ReplyDeleteGood to know Sherry is doing so much better. Bless her little heart.
Huge hugs Sweet Marydon...
Spencer
xox
Marydon, I cannot imagine more loveliness in your yard. When I was there a month ago, your yard was already a profusion of joyful color. It is going to be even more beautiful? Wow.
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