Category Archives: gardening

Flower of the Day Challenge

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Beth W.

Here is my entry for the Flower of the Day Challenge. Live now, believe me, wait not till tomorrow; Gather the roses of life today. – Pierre de Ronsard

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Flower of the Day Challenge

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Beth W.

Here is my entry for the Flower of the Day Challenge. I love it when my iris start blooming. I have a variety of colors, so every day or two I get to see new blooms.

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Solitude – WP Daily Prompt

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Beth W.

“Cultivate solitude and quiet and a few sincere friends rather than mob merriment, noise and thousands of nodding acquaintances.”  ~  William Powell “The thoughtful soul to solitude retires.” ~ Omar Khayyam “Language… has created the word ‘loneliness’ to express the pain … Continue reading →

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WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Beth W.

Ah, spring!  It’s been a long time coming this year.  I’m sliding in at the very last minute to this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge which is Spring.  I couldn’t resist the chance to show off some of my favorite spring flowers and … Continue reading →

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Be like the Bee!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Beth W.

The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors but because she labors for others. ~ Saint John Chrysostom

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Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Beth W.

When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world. Try not to bash into the walls too much. Try to have … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Beth W.

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/out-of-this-world/ My first attempt at the Weekly Photo Challenge!   I’ve seen the previous topics and enjoyed looking at the variety of interpretations but until now haven’t had anything come to mind that matched the title.  When I read this … Continue reading →

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Thank you God for the flowers!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Beth W.

I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers. ~Robert Brault 

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When Mother Nature gives you sunflowers…

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Beth W.

…don’t try to transplant them!!! Every time I start to think I’m a Master Gardener, Mother Nature, life, karma, what have you, sends me a very clear message that I’m just a little gardening novice in the grand scheme of … Continue reading →

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Ahhh, Kohlrabi!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Beth W.

Last night I finally harvested my three kohlrabi plants.  After doing some research, I realize I probably should have done it last week.  The ideal size for taste is approximately a 2-3 inch diameter. I brought two of the kohlrabi … Continue reading →

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