Here is a picture of my mom so you'll know who I am talking about... actually it's a picture of my sister, Sarah, my mom, and myself at my Aunt's house:
And while I am at it, here is a picture of my Aunt (whose house we were at in the picture above):
Her name is Jenni... she and her husband Greg live near Jackson, Mississippi. She is fabulous and fun and who I credit for introducing me to my love of wine and many other things along the way!
So back to gardening... my mom is the best! She has everything from roses to raspberries and everything seems to flourish with her touch! In the summer (or any pretty day for that matter) you can find her somewhere gardening, whether it's her potted plants by the pool, the landscaping around the house, her actual garden, or fun random places around the barn and yard where she creates beautiful arrangements of plants and flowers!
Here is one of her many many many different varieties of roses! They are SO beautiful, some small and some huge - all wonderful!
Here is the entrance to her garden. I have countless memories of walking down to and through the garden throughout my childhood. It is where she could always be found when you couldn't find her anywhere else. Sometimes I sought her out to find out what was for dinner, sometimes to settle an argument between me and one of my siblings, but a lot of times, especially as I got older, just to walk through the garden and see what she had going on down there. Plucking raspberries or muscadines and watching little bunnies and birds make themselves at home in a little piece of paradise!
So Mama, thank you for your gardening. And although I might not have inherited your green thumb... I might just develop it one of these days. I cherish all my memories of you and your garden and plants. I appreciate your encouragement and many times help in my gardening attempts. And I credit you with my love for plants, gardening, and all things beautiful outside!
3 comments:
How Sweet! Your mom definitely has a wonderful talent!
Tear! That picture of her garden looks like something out of a magazine! I remember going with you to walk in the garden and feed the chickens. And jump on the trampoline. And I always thought it was cool that your mom had a hat she always wore to garden in.
What a sweet tribute to your mom! I love the entrance and the arbor and everything about those pictures. It looks like the opening to "the Secret Garden" or something. Just beautiful. My mom can make anything grow, as well. I'm like you, maybe I'll inherit the talent one day...maybe =).
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