Tuesday, March 10, 2009

3/11 Outdoor Wednesday

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It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday”? HERE

1. POST your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on your blog and link back to  http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ so that others will be able to find all the links to other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE. 

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Hard to believe a week ago we had SNOW……… This week I wandered out into our backyard to see what signs of Spring I could find….

Lady of Birds

My lenten rose are blooming……

lenten rose

Not sure about my pieris japonica (buds may have suffered from the snow but I am keeping my eye on it)

pieris japonica

the last of the camellia blooms…….

camellia

and the forsythia have bloomed…..

forsythia

and the early azaleas are blooming!

azalea azaleabloom1 azaleabloom2

and a few perennials are starting to appear…… my stokesia appeared almost overnight……

stokesia

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  1. BoMarch 10, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Hi Susan...you have named some plants I am anxious to see when they are in bloom...We have a cold front on the way and I sure hope it doesn't nip our plants. ;-) Bo

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Susan!

    Your flowers are beautiful, you know far more about gardening than I do (I'm still new to gardening!).

    My azaleas are blooming as well, and I planted a tomato and bell pepper plant last week.

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  3. KatMarch 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Susan, your flowers are just beautiful. I love the lenten rose. Yippee, spring has sprung! Kathy

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  4. CIELOMarch 10, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Hi Susan, my "OW" post is up... could you please add my link... I can't never figure out how to work this "permalink" thing... ;) thanks

    Hugs

    cielo

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  5. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)March 10, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Oh Susan,
    I am so jealous! My hubby asked me where I want to go this week-end and I just said drive me as far south as we can go. LOL, love your flowers and the awesome statue. Cindy

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  6. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Hi Susan!
    Your garden looks great and filled with promise of more color! I love lenten rose and yours looks full. Mine really suffered this year with the weather... Thanks for hosting Susan and being such a faithful commenter :0)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Hi Susan
    You made my night. You are a trooper and I thank you for being a friend.
    I'm having a hard time typing. The cat we rescued a few weeks ago is going to have her babies anytime now. I was trying to clean her bottom and she bit me. She's very very passive, and not a mean bone in her body, but I guess she just did not want me around that area. Since she probably never had her vaccines I had to go to the doctor, get a tetanus shot and now I'm on antibiotics. My hand is really swollen, and, well not pretty.
    Other than that I'm enjoying my time off, and I'm really not sure when I will be back. I have some really cute Easter things to post so maybe in a few weeks.
    Thank you for your friendship Susan.
    Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Still snowing here, but the snow is melting slowly but surely.
    Love Claudie
    xoxo

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  8. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 10, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Hi Susan,
    Thanks so much for hosting Outdoor Wednesday! It's so fun! I love your Camellia, it's beautiful.

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  9. Mary Isabella and Kiley too!March 10, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Beautiful!!!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    So beautiful, Susan! We see buds here and there but no blooms, yet.

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  11. DixieMarch 10, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Hi Susan... I never get to join in your Outdoor Wednesday since I'm busy hosting the Wordless Wednesday... but I do get a chance to visit many of the Outdoor Wednesday posts and I always love the beautiful photos! Just wanted to say hi, and let you know that even though I don't get to do the post.. I enjoy the photos... blessings. Dixie

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  12. MaryroseMarch 10, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful, I love seeing all of the flowers waking up. I can't believe after snow last week everything is looks sooo great. Thanks for hosting, I love Outdoor Wednesday. Maryrose

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  13. xinexMarch 10, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    You have beautiful flowers and I like your maiden with a bird statue...Christine

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  14. TracyMarch 10, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Susan! Your garden is looking like Spring, I just love it. I can't wait to see things coming up around here!

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  15. MarthaMarch 10, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Susan -- isn't it great to see the garden awaken . . .

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  16. MarieMarch 10, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Hi Susan-
    Have I told you how much I enjoy and look forward to your Outdoor Wednesdays (although it's only the second time I've joined)? In fact I added it to my blog's sidebar as a permanent link coz it's so much fun! Merci for bringing up such a fantastic idea.

    Some of your new blooms look exotic to me, since we live in two different zones....luv the pieris japonica.
    -marie

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  17. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Susan I love the pictures this week- your flowers are beautiful!! I am actually working on a post for next week's Outdoor Wed. the only thing is we will be at a conference so I don't think I will be able to get it on Mr. Linky- is there a way that you might be able to put it on there for me (only if it is not any trouble)? I have it ready to auto post at 8 pm March 17. If it won't work I will just postpone it till I come back the next week. I was wanting to get it up tonight but already did a post so....

    Anyways looking forward to joining in soon!

    blessings
    mary

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  18. SueMarch 10, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Susan, We have been having off and on weather too!! It is nice to see your flowers, as I am so looking for spring, Your statue is simply beautiful!
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  19. Karen at Nittany InspirationsMarch 10, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    It's so nice to actually see flowering plants. My tulips and daffodils are only just sprouting out of the ground. Thanks for hosting.

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  20. santamakerMarch 10, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Wow.... I'm jealous, you already have azelia blooms! Very pretty.

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  21. Gypsy aka TamMarch 10, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    Hi Susan,
    thank you for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. I'm having a love/hate relationship with your post today. I love all the photos of the wonderful plats in your garden and I hate that Spring and/or flowers have not yet arrived in Western New York LOL.
    Have a great Wednesday,
    hugs Tam

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  22. AnonymousMarch 10, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    The flowers are so pretty and I love the statue.
    Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
    Charlotte

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  23. Melissa MillerMarch 11, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    ~Gorgeous Susan! I love the statue.

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  24. sunnymamaMarch 11, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    So colourful, and I love the light in the first picture.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Well Susan, it looks like your garden doesn't remember the snow. Maybe in fact it made the azaleas more determined to bloom.

    Thanks for the fun every Wednesday.

    Kathy b

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  26. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Thanks Susan for doing that for me! You're a real sweetie!

    I am so glad I can participate even if it is (LOL I was thinking posthumously- I don't think it that bad!!!) in a round about way!!

    Blessings
    mary

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  27. Four Paws and CoMarch 11, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    The pictures are beautiful! The snow didn't bother your plants??? I was out pulling weeds - ugh - & didn't think of taking pictures of anything! ☺

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  28. Fifi FlowersMarch 11, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Nice to see signs of Spring... ENJOY! Fifi

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  29. Amongst The OaksMarch 11, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    I can't figure out how to use Mr. Linky. It says the site is forbidden on my computer. Oh well, maybe next week.
    ~Laura

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  30. ChandyMarch 11, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    What a beautiful garden! I love your little goddess statue, she's beautiful!

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  31. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 11, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Susan, I love your flower shots! I thought I had posted about them earlier, but I guess I didn't. I had come back to say that my insomnia of late has me being forgetful. I forgot to put the link with my post, but I corrected that. Sorry! LOL! You know I love you dearly. I had the name up there, and no link and nothing about thank you or anything. But I corrected that. I'm tired and not thinking, and I was hurrying to get posted so I can try and get to bed and get some sleep.

    Much love to you and thanks for hosting us...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  32. HelenMarch 11, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Susan, it's wonderful of you to host this each week .... your offerings today ~ lovely!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    Dear Susan,

    Gosh, I missed a week (too much happening in real life) and now I see it snowed in Georgia! Wow. But double wow for all the blossoms you show a mere week later. Isn't nature amazing!

    All the best, Lana @ Showers of Blessings

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  34. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 11, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    That Azalea is the prettiest color! Spring is coming, and your garden is showing it. Even I am participating in Outdoor Wed this week. Thanks so much for hosting this fun event. laurie

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  35. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Thank you for hosting. Great photos!!

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  36. Light and VoicesMarch 11, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    I am looking at grey skies, flooding, and mud here in Illinois. It is so wonderful to take a tour in your colorful garden. I adore that statue! Thank you for being the hostess with the mostest. Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
    Joyce

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  37. My name is RietMarch 11, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    You must have a beautiful garden. I would love to see it in the summer too.

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  38. KayC.March 11, 2009 at 3:44 AM

    I love the outdoors, kinda have to being from Wyoming. It may still be winter here but we do have the bluest skies and lots of sunshine. Thankyou for letting me share the great outdoors of the west with everyone.

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  39. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    Hello Sweet Susan,
    Your lil girl is so pretty...love it. Your blooms are gorgeous! I still don't have bloom...worrying about my rose...You have a Wonderful Outdoor Wednesday...Kathy

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  40. MonicaMarch 11, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Thanks for hosting this, Susan! I so enjoy taking a stroll in the sushine, after a long cold winter!
    Your flowers are beautiful!
    Monica.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Your garden is starting to bloom. How precious! I saw an azalea shrub during our flower festival and the flower is so beautiful.

    My first time joining you and I'm excited. :-)

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  42. Jewel SaulsMarch 11, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing those sings of Spring! Also thank you for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. I really love seeing everyone's posts! :D Jewel

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  43. ShirleyMarch 11, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful shots. I'll be back later to view everyone's post. I'm off for the dreaded yearly mammo. Unpleasant but necessary.

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  44. Southern LadyMarch 11, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    It's beginning to look a lot like Spring in your yard, Susan. Beautiful flowers ... and I love the statue.

    Thank you for taking the time to host our "Outdoor Wednesday." I enjoy being a part of them.

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  45. ♥ KathyMarch 11, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    So pretty Susan..love the azaleas!

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  46. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Wow! My lenten rose is also blooming, and buds are everywhere. Am off to visit other outdoor wednesday peep!

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  47. DebMarch 11, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Isn't it fun to see the first signs of spring, love the azelea's

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  48. KarenMarch 11, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Your flowers are just beautiful! You are way ahead of us (VA)--no flowers here yet. Thank you for hosting this each week. (This is my first time.)Blessings~
    Karen

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  49. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Wish it looked like Spring here in Maine...but no. We had another snow storm last night.
    Thanks for bringing some Spring to my sight.

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  50. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Oh, what a treat to see all the blooming flowers! We have blossoming fruit trees, but guess what-- this week it is our turn. I sit in front of a roaring fire now, ice, possibly snow expected in the next two days.

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  51. {oc cottage}March 11, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Love the Lenten Roses... I don't think I have ever seen them.

    m ^..^

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  52. Fifi FlowersMarch 11, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Hello Susan... thank you for letting me Mr Linky was not pointed toward my site but to your... silly me!
    BTW could you email me and tell me how you can remove some one's mr linky... I'm soooo NEW I don't know everything.
    Also... please remove #24... thank you!
    ENJOY!
    Fifi

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  53. SmilingSallyMarch 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    You have such a pretty yard.

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  54. Marja RijnsburgerMarch 11, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I read about your party on the blog Villa Extra. I find it a great idea because I love to go outside and also love to work in the garden.
    greetings

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  55. Domestic DesignerMarch 11, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Your flowers are beautiful! Don't you just love spring? I sure do! It is supposed to get cold around here this weekend...maybe it is winter's last blast.:) Have a great day!

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  56. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Pretty statue. Happy blooming & Outdoor Wednesday!

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  57. The Raggedy GirlMarch 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Everything looks so pretty. I want a forsythia but I think about it in the spring and then forget in the summer when we are garden shopping.

    Have a Wonderful Wednesday
    from a Raggedy Roberta Anne

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  58. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    MOrning, Susan! Oh, what pretty little bursts of spring in your yard!
    BE a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  59. NeabearMarch 11, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Such pretty pictures! This is my first time to participate in your Outdoor Wednesday!

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  60. Simply DebbieMarch 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    SUSAN,
    I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL STATUE....I AM NOT GOING TO THIS WEDNESDAY BUT NEXT WEDNESDAY I AM GOING TO BECOME A REGULAR PARTICIPANT...
    I LOVE ALL YOUR FLOWERS
    SPRING IS OH SOOOOOOO CLOSE HERE IN OKLAHOMA....IT HAS ITS FOOT AND LEG SLIPPED IN FROM THE SHADOWS....I WANTED TO JERK IT ALL THE WAY IN BUT I LOVE SEEING THE BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT COME TOGETHER.
    BLESSINGS
    debbie

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  61. Missy WertzMarch 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Susan, I just love your statue. I cannot believe you have azalea blooming! We are hoping to get to Callaway for a day or two next week. I need to see what the flower bloom forcast is for the days we plan to be there.

    Your garden is great!

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  62. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Your blog is beautiful and I just joined Outdoor Wednesday! :o)

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  63. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    How exciting! You already have quite alot going on in your garden. Looks beautiful and encouraging!

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  64. MarshaMarch 11, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I was so busy reading all the links I almost forgot to leave you a comment!

    I really enjoy your beautiful outdoors and all the signs of spring you are having. Thank you for being such a wonderful hostess celbrating our great outdoors!

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  65. Blondie's JournalMarch 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Susan,

    First I want to aplogize for referring to your blog as A Summer Daydreamer (pretty name, but not yours) in my OW post. I will try to fix it the best I can but I am having problems editing posts.

    Your yard is so pretty, so natural looking. And I love azaleas and am going to make one last attempt to grow them here this summer (I need a more acidic soil).

    Thanks for hostessing!! :-)

    xoxo
    Jane

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  66. PamMarch 11, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I found your blog through a friend. I love the beautiful photos. Thanks for hosting.

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  67. JudyBugMarch 11, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Gorgeous pics! My azaleas are budding nut no real blooms yet. I'm so ready!
    Judybug

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  68. Margaret CloudMarch 11, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    My gosh what a beautiful back yard, such pretty flowers and that statue is so nice. Hope your week and weekend goes well.

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  69. JudiMarch 11, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Susan
    Oh my your spring came up so quickly! The flowers show such a promise of good weather don't they...just beautiful! I can't wait..I can't wait...
    have a lovely evening
    Judi

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  70. CharleneMarch 11, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Where did you get your wonderful statue? I LOVE HER! I am sorry I didn't get to plya Outdoor wendesday with you today as I had promised more spring flowers last week. But, family funneral took up the day . Next week. Still would love to know about the statue.

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  71. JeanneMarch 11, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Hello Susan I have been gone most of the day and now Mr. Linky is gone. I want to visit the participants but no list.

    I love your post today and your statue is beautiful. Spring is starting to appear around here. Love it.

    Thanks for hosting this lovely event.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  72. Miller Racing FamilyMarch 11, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday! I just love thinking of new things to show off from the great outdoors of Missouri. I love all your flowers, they are so beautiful. I am so happy that spring is right around the corner. I have tulips coming up right now so I hope we don't get a hard freeze anytime soon. Thanks again and have a blessed day!

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  73. Victorian Garden GourmetMarch 11, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Susan,
    Your spring flowers are lovely. In Pa. my Japonica has set up buds, and our spring weather is weeks behind you. I think there is hope for it. Nice, this visiting each other’s gardens.

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  74. larkswingMarch 12, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Yay! Spring is here (well here as in south georgia)!! Love your garden pics!

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  75. AnonymousMarch 12, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Your yard is so pretty - hard to believe it was snow covered last week!

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  76. UnknownMarch 12, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks for the warm welcome and the visit to my post. I look forward to participating in this again. :)

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  77. Lady KatherineMarch 18, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    I love your camilla's! I trying to root some! I hope it works! Got to go! My show is on! lol

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