Where I Am From - Link

Over a year ago, I posted "Where I Am From." I've posted it again today, on my other blog, Songs From My Journey. If you'd like to read the original post on this blog, click here.

Thanks for stopping by the garden....I hope you enjoyed your stay. ~~~Deb

Saying Goodbye

This past weekend, Mom & Dad said goodbye to the farm that has been their home since they were married, almost 61 years ago. Their anniversary will be August 21st. I wrote a song for their 50th anniversary, and thought I'd include the chorus here.... revised for the occasion.

Sixty years of golden memories, seems like only yesterday,

they committed to each other; together come what may.


Now they've built a life together, and they've raised a family,

as they've travelled on this journey filled with golden memories.

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Now they are about to begin another stage of this journey, and we know that God will continue to bless them as they journey on their way together.

Thanks for stopping by....the garden is still open here! ~~~Deb

More of the Garden of Ede'n Gerald (REPOSTED)

These pictures are a tribute to Mom & Dad's Garden, and were taken in July, 2004. I hope you enjoyed your stroll through the garden today. I look forward to your next visit.

SOLD!

Mom & Dad have sold their house and the farmland as well. They will be moving into their house in town at the end of this month. But even though they will no longer be there, you can still come here and join me for a stroll through the garden. I'd like to remember it the way it is in the photos here, as I know it will change. No one could ever keep the garden like Mom & Dad did, unless they hired a full time gardener!

So come on in anytime, and enjoy!

MANITOBA FARM FOR SALE

After living on the farm for over 60 years, the time has finally come for Mom & Dad to leave. They are both over 80, and as much as they love the farm and especially the garden, it's just too much for them to keep up. This summer they will be moving into a new house in Carberry, Manitoba. It's going to be a big adjustment for them, and for the whole family!

They are selling the twenty acres where the house and garden are located, separately from the farm land. To view more information about the location, as well pictures of the house and surrounding yard, click on the picture on the sidebar or here.

Of course there are many more beautiful pictures of the garden right here on this site!

Too Much White In My World

It's only January, but we've had so much cold weather this winter, and more than enough snow..... I'm in need of some color! So below, I've reposted some pictures of Mom & Dad's Garden. So, on this cold winter day, won't you join me for a stroll through the garden?

~~~Deb

Winter Has Arrived

And here is the new view from my door.

I had to push the snow with my garden door to get it open!

Welcome to Manitoba!

At least we don't have to dream of a white Christmas!

Winter Is On The Way

There's not much snow yet, but it sure is icey!

And this is the view from our deck.

Of course the boys are excited to see the first snowfall!

And I guess it's time to take down the trampoline.

Somehow the singing birds and other nature sounds just don't suit these pictures!

Stay warm, and thanks for stopping by! ~~~Deb

October In Manitoba

These pictures were taken at my parents' home....also known as The Garden of Ede 'n Gerald. It was early evening, and the light wasn't the best, but the colors are still very nice.

Hope you enjoyed your visit!

~~~Deb

Autumn Leaves

The sun looked so pretty shining on the colored leaves, I had to run out and take a few pictures.

I love autumn, but once those leaves start falling it doesn't last long, so enjoy it while you can!

Happy Thanksgiving! ~~~Deb

Skywatch Friday

A Manitoba Sunset.

For more photos, go to Skywatch Friday.

Have a nice weekend! ~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday

These pictures were taken this past Friday in my parents' yard. My Mom's favorite, Joe Pieweed is still blooming, even though much of the garden is ready for autumn.

One of my favorite spots in the fall is this border. I've taken some beautiful pictures of these red maple trees over the years. This was a quick stop, and I left the picture taking up to my husband, so I don't have much to show this time!

But Here's my son, showing off the beautiful red leaves he collected. As you can see in the background, the leaves are falling fast!

On Saturday, the garden was to be the backdrop for a wedding. I'm sure the pictures were beautiful!

For more garden photos, visit Jean at Bloomin' Tuesday.

Sky Watch Friday

We have had so many beautiful sky watch days, it's hard to choose a photo, and of course a picture doesn't ever capture exactly what we see! The wispy clouds among the fluffy ones were moving quickly with the wind, and the sun was breaking through at the same time...it was very pretty!

I didn't even notice the birds until I looked at the photos later.

Hope you enjoyed my Skywatch. For more photos, visit Sky Watch Friday.

Bloomin' Tuesday

Early in the spring, at church, our boys were given little flower pots with a sunflower seed in them. This is the only one that made it to the outdoors, and it has grown far beyond our expectations! Had I known it would actually survive, I probably wouldn't have planted it so near the house! Being right below an eavestrough that regularly overflows when it rains has kept it well watered!
There is a second head, but it's bowed way down to the ground!

Aside from the sunflower about the only real color right now is the petunias and marigolds.

Thanks for stopping by! For more garden photos, visit Bloomin' Tuesday.

Skywatch Friday

Welcome to Skywatch Friday!

1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Click on the link for more skywatching.

Have a restful weekend! ~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday

My husband took these pictures on Saturday, while we were visiting at my parents' home. He said he didn't find much that he thought was worth taking a picture of, but I thought he got some good ones. I know this first one isn't a 'bloom' but I have never seen so many apples on this tree before! They are crab apples, but very sweet.

I like this one of the bumble bee on the Joe Pieweed too.


Joe Pieweed is one of my mom's favorites.
The hostas are still beautiful too.

And here is the reason Brian was taking the pictures and not me. He saw four or five garter snakes while he was out there. Please don't tell me they are harmless....people die from heart attacks.

For more lovely garden pictures visit Jean at Bloomin' Tuesday.

Thanks for stopping by! ~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday

August is not my favorite time of year in the garden, but there are still some nice blossoms to be found. My favorite is the white phlox...it almost glows in the evening!

Blogger isn't cooperating, so it took many tries to get just a few pictures uploaded. I hope you enjoyed the short tour of my garden this week.

For more flower photos go to Bloomin' Tuesday.

Come by again soon! ~~~Deb

Manitoba Sky Watch Friday

To view more sky photos, visit Sky Watch Friday.

Bloomin' Tour Tuesday

These pictures are from my parents garden, yesterday, August 4th. The slide show I posted below wasn't working, so I posted a few separate pictures. Hopefully you will be able to see the rest on the slide show.

This post is part of Bloomin' Tuesday as well as Tour Tuesday. So go ahead and check out both. I'm not sure how busy Tour Tuesday will be as the owner had taken a summer break, but hopefully it will get going again.

I hope you enjoyed the slide show. *if it's there!!!*

Thanks for stopping by!

~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday

This is my yard this week.

Thanks for visiting my garden. For more gardens, stop by Bloomin' Tuesday. ~~~Deb