Garden Of Ede'n Gerald

Tribute To Dad (reposted)

2010-12-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

Gerald Blair October 28, 1927- December 16, 2009

Read Dad's testimony in the post below. ~~~Deb

Tribute To My Dad

2010-06-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

Reposted Above

Read Dad's testimony in the post below. ~~~Deb

Dad

2009-12-18T06:44:00.001-08:00

Dad asked the Lord Jesus Christ to come into his heart and save him in December, 1985, at the age of fifty-eight. Dad went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, December 16, 2009. The following is taken from Dad’s own words that he wrote of his testimony of salvation, and will be read this Monday, December 21st, when we celebrate Dad's life.I was raised in a family that didn’t attend church, but they did believe in God, so I was taught a strict Christian morality that most people we associated with accepted as all you needed to get into heaven. I guess somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew there was more to it than that, and occasionally I did discuss my salvation, or lack of it, with Christian friends, but with a total lack of understanding. The pressure of raising a family of eight children and just everyday cares of this world kept me too busy to do much searching for God, even when the desire was there. I also had a good job that I liked and I had lots of friends; I was doing fine without any help.

Although there was a time when I tried to study the Bible, I became disillusioned with religion. So when the Lord started working on other members of my family I kept out of it as long as I could. This wasn’t easy to do, as fantastic things were happening to the Blair family. Three of our children accepted Christ and I knew by the way they talked and acted that they had what I wanted.By December, 1985, the need to have Jesus in my life was all consuming. I had an ache in my heart and many sleepless nights. I asked Jesus to come into my life, but something seemed to stand in the way. Later that day, a visiting friend quoted “1 Thessalonians 4:16 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;”It may sound stupid, but for the first time in my life I understood what it meant. Then it dawned on me that I had been born again, and as 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new,” …..I knew that I was changed and would never be the same.

After Dad was saved, one of his favorite expressions was, “ I know that I know that I know.” After all those years, he finally knew that he knew that he knew that he had been born again by the grace of God through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. And not only that, but he would be kept by that same grace until the day he entered heaven. Dad also talked a lot about the freedom we have in Christ, often quoting “Romans 8:1a There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,” He knew that in our own strength we can never live this Christian life, and there are times we all fail, but that Jesus came not to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. Dad’s hope was not in himself, but in the forgiveness and saving grace of Jesus Christ.

After Dad’s retirement, he and Mom spent many hours tending a beautiful garden, which Mom had jokingly named, “The Garden of Ede ‘n Gerald.” Dad was always happy to give garden tours to anyone who dropped by, always quick to grab his shovel and share a piece of a plant with them. Dad wasn’t one to preach at people, but he had a way of quietly sharing his simple faith with anyone who came along, much the way he shared his garden. Peace, contentment and joy were evident in his life; he couldn’t imagine why anyone would not want what he had.　　

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When the Lord gave my life a new start,

oh, I knew that I’d been changed.

When Jesus light dawned in my heart,

Yes, I was born again, and I’d never be the same.

No, I can’t answer all life’s questions,
but I trust the one who can.

For there is no condemnation;

I know in Christ I stand, and I’m safe within his hand.

While I’m here I will tend a garden, for the glory of my Lord.

Share Jesus good news of freedom;

sow seeds of grace and joy, in my corner of this world.

Now I know there’s still much that I don’t know,

but one thing I clearly see,
I know that I know that I know that I know

by grace I’ve been set free.
~~~Deb

Where I Am From - Link

2009-11-07T12:26:00.000-08:00

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

2009-08-18T16:38:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-07-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-07-06T13:37:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-13T15:29:00.000-07:00

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

2009-01-10T13:16:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-07T05:51:00.001-08:00

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

2008-11-06T08:55:00.000-08:00

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

2008-10-20T16:27:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

A Manitoba Sunset.

For more photos, go to Skywatch Friday.

Have a nice weekend! ~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday

2008-09-30T14:12:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-18T17:16:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-09T08:15:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-28T17:34:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-25T18:14:00.001-07:00

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

2008-08-18T21:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-07T17:00:00.000-07:00

To view more sky photos, visit Sky Watch Friday.

Bloomin' Tour Tuesday

2008-08-04T08:59:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-28T20:33:00.000-07:00

This is my yard this week.

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

Bloomin' Tuesday

2008-07-21T20:50:00.000-07:00

It's Bloomin' Tuesday again, and first up is my Yellow Rose.

I thought my Evening Primrose had disapeared, but here it finally showed up!

I love delphiniums, but they tend to flop over with a little wind or rain, so I'll have to start staking them.

I don't remember the name of this yellow flower, but I love it....I'm partial to yellow! The one drawback to digging truckloads of perennials from my parents' garden, is I don't always have time to get all the proper names!

Of course the lilies are blooming.

I'm not sure how this Echinacea ended up here...I'm sure I didn't mean to plant it there.

One of my favorites, Lavatera. Because I have to cut it back after it blooms, I've planted Yarrow in front, so it won't look so bare, while I wait for new growth.

My Lavatera are huge this year, with all the rain we've had.This is taken looking down from my deck. It's just starting to bloom, but is covered in buds.

And of course my yarrow hedge is still in full bloom, along with a few other flowers and alot of weeds!

Notice the pile of weeds.....I really have been trying!

For more pictures of my yard, scroll down to the next post. To see some more Bloomin' Tuesday posts, visit Ms Greenthumb Jean.

My Garden

2008-07-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

....to my garden in all it's overgrown, weedy glory!

A few years ago, my boys started buying me frogs for my garden.

....did I say garden....it's looking more like a jungle right now!

But my frogs seem to like it!

With all the mosquitoes this year, the frogs are about the only ones enjoying the garden. We have yet to sit in the two chairs in this picture.

My gardening style couldn't be any more different from my Mom's. She likes space around each individual plant...I like a wild mass of different kinds of flowers. My thinking is that if I get enough flowers growing, eventually they will choke out the weeds....so far, it's not quite working!

This isn't a very good picture, but it's a yellow rose my husband bought for me...they are my favorite...I carried a single yellow rose for our wedding.

Yes, I like the wild look, but this is a little much even for me!

I do love the way the different types of ground cover are mixed together though. They're growing into the path, and among the rocks, just the way I hoped they would.

And here are a few pictures of the whole yard...our work in progress.

I hope you enjoyed visiting my garden. Come back soon, as the view is always changing!

~~~Deb

Sky Watch Friday

2008-07-17T16:13:00.000-07:00

I love pictures of the sky, so I was really excited to find Sky Watch Friday! I hope you enjoy our Manitoba evening sky. For more sky pictures check out Sky Watch friday.

Stop by again soon! ~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday

2008-07-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

The peonies are in full bloom, and beginning to fade.

Mixed with the hostas, they are still beautiful!
The bridal wreath spirea is also covered in blossoms.
But the most beautiful is the huge Japanese Lilac.

And of course the lilies love July!

Thanks for stopping by! For more garden tours, go to Bloomin' Tuesday.

Come back soon! ~~~Deb

Jackson's Lake

2008-07-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

This lake is located about six miles from my parents' home, where I grew up. We spent a lot of time at this lake every summer. I remember waiting for Dad to get home from work so we could ask to go to the lake, or when we were older, we'd ask to borrow the car to go on our own!

The lake has changed over the years, with the beach being in at least three different locations that I can remember.

No, that's not a helicopter...it's a dragonfly!

At the top of this steep hill is a beautiful view of the lake, but it's a rough ride getting there!

And this trail leads down to the water.

I hope you enjoyed seeing one of Manitoba's 100,000 plus lakes!

Come back soon! ~~~Deb

Multicolored Yarrow Hedge

2008-07-09T10:13:00.000-07:00

Because our driveway has crushed rock on it, I didn't want the lawn to come right up to it. I knew that during the winter, that crushed rock would not all stay put. So, my solution was to pick a very hardy plant that is almost impossible to kill, would survive having snow and stones piled on it, but looked pretty. I chose Yarrow, a plant that will take over the whole yard if you're not careful!

These pictures were taken on a sunny day, so the colors are a little washed out, but you can see that the yarrow has many different color varieties.

You can also see that the weeds are winning the battle this year! Eventually, my husband will find the time to run the tiller along the edge of the driveway and flowerbed.

Aside from the weeds, I'm loving the way this flower hedge is turning out!

Thanks for stopping by! ~~~Deb

Bloomin' Tuesday For Tea

2008-07-08T04:39:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Tea Party in the garden. I thought I'd go with a Canadian theme, since my secret prayer sister gave me some lovely gifts for Canada Day. With a house full of boys, I don't really do tea parties, but when I saw the invitation to join in a tea party tour, I thought it sounded like a neat idea...and what better place to greet my guests than in the garden? I also take part in Bloomin' Tuesday, so I thought I'd combine the two for today. I have a new slide show posted on my sidebar of 4th of July blossoms. I hope you enjoy them.

Jan asked that we include a recipe or something related to tea or tea parties, so I thought I'd share a favorite recipe, that I learned as a child. It's a very common one, but it has a story. When I was little, a neighbour was asking my mom for the recipe for these cookies, and couldn't remember the name. She called them those fiddly diddly things, and the name Fiddle Diddles stuck. I have made it my mission to convert the world to using this name. You may know them as chocolate unbaked cookies, haystacks, or beaver damns....everyone seems to have their own name, but none as good as ours! Our method of making them is a little different too, as we pour the hot liquid ingredients into the dry, but it seems to work better that way. I hate to admit it, but my husband is much better at making these treats than I am! Mine are always too dry or too soft! So, now that I've shared that family secret here is the recipe:

Fiddle Diddles

2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup hard margarine

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 pinch of salt

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup coconut

4 tbsp. cocoa

Mix oats, coconut, and cocoa in a big mixing bowl. Melt margarine in a heavy pot, then add sugar and vanilla. Add milk slowly and bring to a hard boil for one minute, then add to the dry ingredients and mix. Place spoonfuls on waxed paper or a cookie sheet, and leave to set....if you can wait that long!

Now won't you come and stay awhile?

Will that be coffee?

Tea?

Or perhaps a slurpee?
Now grab your drink of choice, and take a nice leisurely stroll around the garden!

Glad you could stop by! To visit more tea parties, just visit Jan & Tom's Place.

Come again soon! ~~~Deb

Garden Of The Month

2008-07-02T08:29:00.000-07:00

Cielo, at Garden Of The Month is featuring the Garden of Ede'n Gerald on her blog for the month of July. She took the pictures and information I gave her and made a lovely, creative write up about the garden; calling it Eden's Garden and giving Mom & Dad the names Mr. & Mrs. Eden. Besides this garden, Cielo has other beautiful gardens that she has featured in the past. So stroll on over to her blog and check it out!

Bloomin' Tuesday

2008-07-01T08:44:00.000-07:00

Our yard is a two acre piece of property that used to be an old farm site. We moved our house here two years ago, and then added on. We have also had to spend alot of time just cleaning up the yard. Thanks to My parents, I have access to an unlimited number of perennials, or I'm sure I wouldn't have a garden at all yet! I haven't done a very good job of keeping up with the weeds, and I don't have time to label each photo, but I hope you enjoy this first peak at my garden! My son, Justin wanted me to be sure and mention that he took most of the close up pictures of the flowers.

The Lady Slipper isn't actually in our yard, but just down the road in a ditch!

For more garden blooms, go to Bloomin' Tuesday.

Thanks for stopping by! Please scroll down and check out the Garden of Ede'n Gerald. ~~~Deb

Garden of Ede'n Gerald June/08

2008-06-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

I hope you enjoyed your visit to the garden. ~~~Deb

Where I Am From

2008-06-20T12:36:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder to check out the links I've added to Where I Am From, and then consider writing your own memoir.

Welcome To the Garden

2008-06-18T11:23:00.000-07:00

These are pictures from a previous year.

Tour Tuesday- The Forks

2008-06-17T20:47:00.000-07:00

I took the following information from some pamphlets we picked up:

The Forks is rich with the history of people who came here to meet. Originally, the site was a hub of activity for Aboriginal people who came to hunt and trade. Traders, immigrants and explorers followed, all marvelling at the beauty of the two rivers that serve as the anchor and backdrop to the site.

Located in the heart of Winnipeg, at the junction of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, The forks is now an open and inviting expanse of riverside property where lush greenspaces mingle freely with unique shops, restaurants and entertainment.

The Assiniboine River begins a 960 kilometer journey west from Saskatchewan to The Forks, meandering as it goes. The larger Red River begins in North Dakota, U.S.A. and empties into Lake Winnipeg to the north, a distance of approximately 800 kilometers and a drop in elevation of 60 meters from the international border to Lake Winnipeg. The two rivers converge at what is called The Forks.

While at The Forks, we took a boat ride. First they took us down the Assiniboine River and stopped at points of interest along the way, and gave a little bit of history at each stop. Then we went back the other way, where the Assiniboine meets the Red, and once again, stopped at historical sites. We also passed by the Paddle Wheel Queen, which is a boat that Brian and I would like to take a ride on sometime.

I hope you enjoyed my little tour of The Forks in Winnipeg. I'm not sure if there are any other blogs having tours today, but I'll keep checking and add a link if some one puts one up.

Have a nice day! ~~~Deb

Tour For the Cure

2008-06-15T13:34:00.000-07:00

I recently signed up for a garden tour hosted by, "Can I Be Pretty In Pink." I hope you'll take some time to check out the other blogs on the tour. They can be found by clicking the 'Tour For a Cure' icon on my sidebar.
I hope you enjoy your visit to the garden.

Thanks for stopping by! ~~~Deb

New Meme - Where I Am From Memoir

2008-05-21T11:22:00.000-07:00

I so enjoyed writing my 'Where I Am From' post that I have decided to start a new meme with it. Memories are wonderful, and they are made up of so many different things that come together and leave an imprint in the mind. Sometimes they are as clear as if they happened yesterday, and sometimes they are just bits and fragments...a sound, a scent, a taste, a feeling. Some of my childhood memories will sound familiar to my kids and grandkids, but many of them will be things that they may never experience. I believe that taking the time to jot down some of these memories is a nice memoir to pass down to future generations. I'd love to have one written by each of my parents, my siblings, and my children!

It may sound like a big chore to write this, but to make it easy, someone has provided a template that you can follow. I used it as a guide for mine, but didn't follow it completely. This is your memoir, and you can write it your own way. I also added pictures to mine, which is also optional. No matter how you write it, I think that you will find the walk down memory lane as enjoyable as I did!

Here is the link to my original post, where you can find a link to the template, as well as a link to more stories: Where I Am From

When you write your Where I Am From Memoir, please add a link to this post, and come back here to leave a comment, so I can add your link. This is an ongoing meme with no time limit; jump in any time. If you don't have a website, just email me your, 'Where I Am From,' and I will post it here. I look forward to reading your story!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to the garden!~~~Deb

New Memoirs Added:

Walk the Beach

Hidden Riches From Secret Places

Honest To YaYa

Stichin by the Lake

Stepping Stones Along My Journey

2008-05-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

My Book has arrived!

You're probably wondering what it has to do with gardens...but it shouldn't surprise you to know that Mom and Dad's garden has been the inspiration for a few pages of my book!

~~~Deb

2008-05-20T13:21:00.000-07:00

Tour Tuesday

2008-05-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

Heather at More Than Survival, Choosing a Simple Life, Is hosting 'Tour Tuesday.' Check out her blog to take the tour.

Hope you enjoy our garden tour, as well as Where I Am From.

~~~Deb

Where I Am From

2008-05-12T12:41:00.000-07:00

I am from the prairies, from the crocus and the cowslips, and the pussy willows in springtime. I am from walking barefoot on hot sandy roads. I am from swimming in Jackson’s lake, dugouts and swamps in the summer; from climbing trees, and swinging from ropes tied around branches.

I am from skating on ponds, and playing in the snow after dark in the winter; building snow forts and making homemade snow shoes from spruce bows; from sliding down hills with cardboard for a sled.
I am from walking with my brothers around a four mile country block, and walking along the railway tracks collecting shiny stones; from exploring the Collie Hills and old vacant houses.
I am from a one room school house; from playing games in the basement in winter, and playing Johnny Can’t Cross the River and Pump, Pump, Pull Away in the spring and fall. I am from practicing for the Christmas Concert at Arizona Hall, and going to Field day in Austin.

I am from Spruce Woods Park, the Assiniboine River, and the Carberry Desert.

I am from strawberry fields and picking cucumbers; from bouquets of glads for the farmer’s market, and from strolling through Mom and Dad’s garden.

I am from Sunday supper, roast beef and potatoes; and from fiddle diddles and spice cake, and I am from Sunday drives to tour the gardens at Morden, and climbing Mount Nebo in Miami. I am from Manitoba.

I am from putting one foot in front of the other, and what goes around comes around; I am from befriending the friendless and rooting for the underdog. I am from Gerald and Ede Blair.

That's where I am from. Where are you from?

I came across a blog that had a little picture with the words, "Where are you from?" I clicked on it and found that it was based on a poem, and that many people had written their own version, based on their own life. I loved the one I read, so I decided to write my own. You can find more here.

I hope you enjoyed your visit to the garden!

~~~Deb

The Garden of Ede'n...... Gerald

2008-05-03T12:18:00.000-07:00

Not too many people can claim to live in the Garden of Ede'n......

Ede & Gerald, that is! This is my parents' garden. Most of the pictures featured here are from spring 2006, but there are a few from early last summer, 2007. I hope you enjoy the garden as much as our family does!

Spring and early summer pictures.

A yellow Lady Slipper growing wild in the yard.

The flowers are just beginning to fill out, and everything is a lovely shade of green,

as we look up the garden path toward the house.

A place to sit and rest for a while, and enjoy the view.

...and a home for little visitors

The scent of lilacs fills the air!

Beautiful shades of purple growing beside brilliant white lilacs.

Zooming in for a closer look!

Just a little glimpse to get us started!

Thanks for visiting the garden of Ede'n Gerald! I'll be adding more pictures, so come back soon!

Manitoba Gardens....My New Blog

2008-05-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

This blog may be under construction for a while, since it is early May, and Manitoba gardens are not yet in bloom. But as the season progresses, I hope to be able to share some beautiful pictures with you. So, please check back often for updates!

Slide Show

2008-05-03T06:09:00.000-07:00

My Guest Book...Please Sign

2008-05-01T17:49:00.000-07:00