Tuesday, May 26, 2009

5/27 Outdoor Wednesday # 20

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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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Rain, rain go away…come again some other day! We have had alot of rain the last few weeks….. I am ready to see the sun shine for a few days in a row!

I wish you could smell these pictures… the gardenias and confederate jasmine are two of my favorite blooms!

I have many gardenia bushes scattered throughout my yard….

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Look at all the blooms!

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The blooms are so pretty….

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I have a few different varieties…. but I think many of them are called “August Beauty”……..

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The blooms on the confederate jasmine are small…but fragrant!

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They are hardy vines in my yard……..

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They stay green all year…….

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Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

NOTE: Mr Linky is being Stinky …..If you want to participate in Outdoor Wednesday this week….. please leave a comment and include your NAME and LINK TO BLOG POST and I will create a manual list and add it to this post and try to update it regularly. I apologize for the inconvenience~ Susan

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:

  1. Christi at  A Southern Life
  2. Pat at Back Porch Musings
  3. Sunny Mama at Sunny Day Today Mama
  4. Missy at Little Things in Life
  5. Tammy518 at Ma Maison
  6. Sheila at The Quintessential Magpie
  7. Jadehollow
  8. Yira at Early Morning Peace
  9. Carolyn at A Southerner's Notebook
  10.  Amy at Maison Belle
  11. Gina at Painter’s Place
  12. Cindy at Applestone Cottage
  13. Tam at The Gypsy’s Corner
  14. Maryrose at My World and Welcome to It
  15. Lisa at Another Day Today
  16. Tink at My Mobile Adventures
  17. Ellen at Happy Wonderer
  18. Leigh at Tales from Bloggeritaville
  19. Martha at Lines from Linderhof
  20. Sue at Beautiful Pear Tree Lane
  21. Mary at One Perfect Bite
  22. Maya at Completely Coastal
  23. Kim (flmom) at The Narrow Path
  24. Florida Sue at Luxe Lanai
  25. Carrie at The Art and Flair of Being Domestic
  26. Kathleen at Cuisine Kathleen
  27. Sandra at My Bella Rose
  28. A Beach House Dream
  29. Joyce at Light and Voices
  30. Sarah at A Beach Cottage
  31. Delightfully Wed’s Weblog
  32. Marie at Marie’s Marche
  33. Fifi at Fifi Flowers
  34. Chandy at What Now Tablescapes
  35. Debbie at There’s an Angel on my Front Porch
  36. Vicki at Hooked on Photo Memes
  37. Robyn at There’s Always Thyme for….
  38. Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts
  39. Shaila at Sweetly Southern
  40. Bridget at My Silly Blog
  41. Rainey at The Project Table
  42. Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
  43. Karen at Homespun Simplicity
  44. Curtiss Ann at Pressing On
  45. Janie at Southern Lagniappe
  46. Hip Chick’s Home
  47. Kathy at Casa Dolce Casa
  48. Sherry at Living and Learning
  49. Stefanie at Rose Petals and Rust
  50. Patty at My Chaotic Home
  51. Alfazema
  52. Sally at Smiling Sally
  53. My Thoughts My Voice
  54. Becky K at HospitalityLane
  55. Jenna at Newlyweds
  56. Mamapippa
  57. Joyce at Flour Power
  58. Sylvia at Villa Extra
  59. Mama Bear at Bears in Exhile
  60. KayC at Anna Clo’T and Me
  61. Blue-eyed Tango at All in a Day’s Work
  62. Christine at Christine’s Home and Travel Adventures
  63. Laura Beth at Ruminations of a Working Mom
  64. Pam at Mom’s Mutterings
  65. Sonia at Miss Bloomers
  66. Lori at Family Trees May Contain Nuts
  67. Brenda at Cozy Little House
  68. Chasity at The Wild Raspberry
  69. Kathleeen at The Bliss Journey
  70. Christy at Live and Learn
  71. Barbara from Barb’s Treasures
  72. Sherrie at My Gardening Woes
  73. Suzie at My Right Brain Blog
  74. Monica at Whatever Things
  75. Candy at Rock Candy
  76. Tanya at Miller Racing Family
  77. Angie at Annie’s Home
  78. Pam at Frippery
  79. Charla at For the Sake of Time
  80. Sofia at Expressive Creations
  81. Andrea at Stumbling Along Faithfully
  82. Melissa at It’s a Long Journey
  83. Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens
  84. Donetta at A Life Uncommon
  85. Peg at Bloomfield Farm
  86. Kim at Home Sweet Home
  87. Marsha at Marsha’s Garden
  88. Crystal at The Hummingbird Cottage
  89. Elizabeth at Home Musings
  90. Michelle at Rosebud Quilting
  91. Maria at Allt Kan Gronska
  92. Mona at Wsprsweetly of Cottages
  93. PHEW……alot of participants this week… THANKS!
  94. adding links manually….You are next…. 

 

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129 comments:

  1. Oh, what beautiful flowers! And I can almost smell them. Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

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  2. Gardenias are my favorites. I had them in my wedding bouquet. I would love to have a beautiful gardenia bush like yours in my yard.

    Is Mr. Linky being a stinky again today?

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  3. Susan, Those white flowers are gorgeous.. I love how it turns out. Thank for the photos. Maybe I will play along with outdoors Wednesday, but another time. Too early for me up here in New york. Take care!PS I finally added myself to followers.
    Nancy

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  4. Okay, mine is http://asouthernlife.com/2009/05/southern-robin-update-2/

    more pics of the sweet robins that are growing too fast!

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  5. Your flowers are gorgeous, Susan.

    I heard about Stinky Mr Linky earlier today!

    http://backporchmusings.blogspot.com/2009/05/flags-flowers-fluffy-clouds.html

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  6. Beautiful pictures! I love the gardenia blooms, they are so pretty :)

    My outdoor wednesday post is here:
    http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2009/05/weekend-in-garden.html

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  7. Your gardenias and flowers are beautiful! Reminds me I need to photograph mine, but did not want to hike thru the mud to do it yesterday. Happy Outdoor Wed.!

    My Link to participate...

    Missy~ Little Things in Life http://missy-thingsinlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/walk-through-neighborhood.html

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  8. Susan, your flowers are gorgeous! I have a white post that is going up at some point, and I have some of the same flowers... but yours are prettier!

    Mr. Linky seems to be acting up again. I might just email you my link!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  9. Oh, Susan, that naughty Mr. Linky! Please add me to the list of participants for this week.

    Tammy518
    http://tammy518-mamaison.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-527walking-on-water.html

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  10. Susan, I've tried andf tried and tried, and I can't post with Mr. Linky. Don't know why. If you can add me, here is my link"

    http://thequintessentialmagpie.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-happy-birthday-my.html

    Thanks!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  11. They are beautiful Susan .. I have all kinds of things blooming as well .. but the rain is pounding them like crazy.

    Jadehollow

    http://jadehollow.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-alcovy-trestle.html

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  12. First off... I love Gardenias and Jasmin...love..love the smells. Some day I will grow these--maybe some day soon.

    my link:

    http://earlymorningpeace.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-20-ferrel-kitten.html

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  13. Susan, I am wanting to play and my link is http://southerncook-asouthernersnotebook.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  14. Hi Susan,

    The flowers are beautiful, I wish I could smell them as well! I'm trying to post, but Mr. Linky is not showing up :( Hopefully he'll be there soon.

    amy@maisonbelle

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  15. ooops : here's my link.

    http://maison-belle.blogspot.com/2009/05/good-bye-beloved-outdoor-wednesday-post.html

    amy@maisonbelle

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  16. I love Gardenias! Your pics are beautiful. I used to have some jasmine around my backdoor, but they got so big that Hubby cut them down. That is still a sore spot for me. I still haven't let him forget about it.
    Gina @ painterplace.blogspot.com

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  17. Susan,
    Your flowers are so gorgeous, I really enjoyed this tour so much. Please link me up at http://applestonecottage.blogspot.com/ thanks for your effort, what a pain with Mr. Linky and blogging has been slow and difficult as well. Cindy

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  18. Omgosh, your gardenias are beautiful!! I had planted a gardenia plant last year but sadly didn't make it. I'd love to try again though. I hope you can tell us your secret as to how to keep them growing. :)
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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  19. Oh, they are gorgeous. I wish I could smell them too. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  20. Hi Susan,
    your flowers are stunning. I do wish I could smell them. Please add me as a participant.

    Have a wonderful Wednesday,
    Tam @ The Gypsy's Corner

    http://gypsycorner.blogspot.com/2009/05/whats-happening-in-veggie-garden.html

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  21. Hi Susan,
    Your floweres are breathtaking. I have gardenias at my gazebo and I love the fragrence when we are sitting out there. Yours are especially outstanding.
    I tried to post my Outdoor Wednesday but it didn't seem to work. Maybe you can have a go.
    Happy Outdoor Wednesday and thanks for hosting.
    Maryrose
    http://myworld-maryrose.blogspot.com

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  22. Hi Susan...I wish I could smell them, too! You guys are a bit ahead of us...my gardenia bush isn't blooming, yet. You have some beauties! Happy Outdoor Wednesday! Susan

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  23. Your jasmine is beautiful - I adore the way it smells! The gardenia is my other favorite, but I can't keep them alive :(

    Come by and walk through the garden with me when you get a chance, but bring your umbrella.

    Lisa at Another Day Today

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  24. I am officially jealous of your gardenias. I have absolutely no luck with them. They will not thrive for me, despite my most earnest research and best efforts. But I can smell 'em a mile away, it seems, so I just follow my nose to someone else's yard for a fix!

    Tink *~*~*
    The fountain show at EPCOT

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  25. Hi Susan!
    Here's my direct link
    http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/outdoor-wednesday-edmonds-washington/

    Your blooms are so beautiful. I bet the fragrance is heavenly around these pretty flowers. Have a wonderful Wednesday...

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  26. Hey Rhoda!
    My hubby loves jasmine, but he always goes for the star jasmine. By your blossoms, it appears the confederate jasmine is heartier...maybe I should surprise him and plant some in our yard. The other is not doing well. Also, does it love lots of sun?
    I can almost smell them from here!
    Blessings...

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  27. Susan, I will miss sharing photos with you all this week. It has been raining for over a week in Florida and I haven't been able to get outside to take any pictures. Accckkkk!!

    Yours are surely beautiful!!

    Barb

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  28. I am sooo glad that it isnt just me who is having mr linky issues. Mr linky is driving me "batty" as my dad likes to say.

    Here is my link:

    http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2009/05/today-is-wednesday-and-we-all-know-that_26.html


    Those are two of my favorite blooms too. Jasmine climbs over my parents front door, I go over and just wiff. I wish that could be bottled up. My gardenias, I noticed today, are blooming. It has been raining so much I havent gotten over to smell. Will make a point to tomorrow.

    Thanks Susan!

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  29. Here is mine --

    Martha

    http://linesfromlinderhof.blogspot.com/2009/05/linderhofs-back-garden.html

    Mr. Linky has been stinky a lot lately, methinks. -- on other sites!

    thanks for taking the trouble to do all of this for us.

    M.

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  30. Those gardenia's are wonderful! I think just the sight of such great blooms made me imagine the scent! And great that you had some sunshine in the shots, there has not been much of that lately. :)

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  31. Just gorgeous!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :0

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  32. Hi Susan,
    Your gardenia's are beautiful, and there is nothing any better than sweet jasmine. Here's hoping for sunshine for you soon.
    Sue
    http://beautifulpeartreelane.blogspot.com/

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  33. Susan, your photos are gorgeous. I've always contemplated a moon garden and your beautiful white flowers reminded me things can only be put off for so long. I, too, am having problems with Mr. Linky. My post URL is...

    http://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2009/05/cool-and-quiet-glade-and-iced-blueberry.html

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  34. Gorgeous all the blooms. Still cool here in the North East though.

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  35. I am sooo envious of your gardenias. Such lush gardens around my new home, and not one gardenia. Just planted one, don't know if it will bloom this year. Thanks for sharing your great photographs.

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  36. I'm participating! http://a-skip-in-my-step.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-may-27-2009.html


    I can practically smell the gardenias! I had one at our last house and really miss it.

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  37. Forgot my link. Not only is Mr. Linky being stinky, so is my computer: http://curtissannmatlock.typepad.com/pressing_on/2009/05/outdoor-wednesdaydiscoveries.html

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  38. One of the many wonderful things about living in the south surely must be the Gardenia. I had never experienced the aroma of Confederate Jasmine intermingled with heady gardenias until I moved to Florida. Night time seems intensify the heady scent. I am hooked.
    My post this week Susan:

    http://luxelanai.blogspot.com/2009/05/are-you-having-rainy-days-one-after.html

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  39. http://ofbeingdomestic.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-garden-update.html

    Here is my link. What beautiful pictures

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  40. I wish I could smell those beautiful blooms! They are gorgeous! How lucky you are to grow those...
    Here's my link...

    http://cuisinekathleen.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-and-worst-customer.html

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  41. I didn't add my link when I commented earlier. I'm participating as well. :)
    http://mybellarose.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

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  42. Oh, flowers everywhere, so gorgeous! Thanks for hosting. What a great event!!!

    My Outdoor Wednesday Link:
    http://abeachhousedream.blogspot.com/2009/05/enjoying-outdoors.html

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  43. Gardenias were used in our wedding bouquet almost 46 years ago this June. I can not believe that many years has passed. It feels like I just got here. Oh well. Your gardenias and jasmine photographs are great. I would like to participate in Outdoor Wednesday: http://lightandvoices.blogspot.com/2009/05/526-outdoor-wednesday-20.html
    Mr. Linky is being a stinker for sure.
    Joyce

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  44. Hi Susan

    love the gardenias, I enjoyed this post, wish mine looked as good lol!

    I have a beach outdoor walk to share if that is ok with you

    http://www.abeachcottage.com/my_weblog/2009/05/beach-cottage-walk-by-the-sea.html

    thanks so much
    Sarah
    ABeachCottage

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  45. Your flowers are beautiful. Here's my Outdoor Wednesday post. http://delightfullywed.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesdaywordless-wednesday.html

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  46. Hi Susan-
    Looks like you're going to be busy again! Here's the link to my OW post http://mariesmarche.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-shower.html

    Thanks for your hardwork in posting for us. And I just love love your gardenia shrub...gardenia is my very favorite flower. I just don't have one right now, but will be planting one or two shrubs soon. The Gardenia and jasmine that you have are perfect combination... I can smell them all the way here ;)
    -marie

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  47. I ADORE Gardenias... their smell is INCREDIBLE!!!

    Here is the LINK to my OUTDOOR POST...
    http://www.fififlowers.com/2009/05/carousel-rides-for-everyone.html

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  48. Susan, sorry about Mr. Linky, your gardenias and Jasmine are beautiful!

    Can you give me tips on how to grow them in pots?

    Chandy
    http://whatnowtablescapes.blogspot.com/2009/05/whitest-beach-of-asia.html

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  49. DEAR SUSAN,
    YOUR BLOG IS BUSIER THAN THE AIRPORT...SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO CIRCLE A FEW TIMES BEFORE WE ARE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE COMMENT LANDING STRIP...LOL
    YOUR JASMINE...THE AUGUST BEAUTY....BEAUTIFUL....SO ELEGANT
    MY POST IS

    http://debbie-jeremiah3017.blogspot.com/2009/05/suprise-bride-showed-up-for-outdoor.html

    I DON'T KNOW HOW MR. LINKY COULD BE SO STINKY TOWARDS YOU.
    HUGS
    debbie

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  50. Love the beautiful flowers!
    Mine's Here

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  51. Ooops! Mr. Linky's not behaving! ~ Robyn

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  52. Hi Susan,
    The gardenias are gorgeous! I love their scent and I would love to plant some in my yard but worry about my mother's asthma. Maybe if I just put it in the front where she only has to walk past it quickly. We do have the same jasmine in our yard though but here it's called Star Jasmine! The smell in the evening is heavenly.
    I can't link in with Mr. Linky either. My permalink for this week (I chose all white as well!) is:

    http://weareflyingnow.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday_26.html

    Robin

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  53. I have some lovely flowers to show as well. :)
    Shaila @ Sweetly Southern
    http://sweetlysouthern.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-roses-on-pond.html

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  54. summer is a wonderful time, I'd like to be in the garden all day long!

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  55. I was just thinking this week that I want to plant some jasmine so I can enjoy the fragrance. I adore white flowers and gardenias are my favorite. I almost can smell them!

    http://bigeeesblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

    Thanks, Bridget

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  56. Hi Susan.... Sorry I'm late... We got home this afternoon, I did my post then found out Mr. Linky is being Stinky!

    http://theprojecttable.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-52709.html

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  57. Hi Susan, I was able to do this post and I am so glad we have internet. Thank you for your email and your offer to help

    Your flowers in white are beautiful. I love this opportunity to share our love of gardening and our love of the great outdoors. Thank you for hosting and for all the work it involves. Mr. Linky is a finky. Here's my link...

    http://backyardneighbor.typepad.com

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  58. I LOVE those gardenias. Oh I bet it smells heavenly there! I'm awaiting daylight to finish getting photos for my post. I'll link it later on. It's annoying working nights sometimes.

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  59. My contribution to this weeks Outdoor Wednesday

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  60. Hi Susan, this is my first time participating in Outdoor Wednesday. I think I commented earlier how much I love your gardenias. Just gorgeous. I'm sorry Mr. Linky isn't working. My name is Patty at My Chaotic Home, and my post is at http://chaotictendancies.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-view-out-my-window.html

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  61. Gaedenias and jasmin... I like both so much. And yours are beautiful.

    Alfazema
    http://sereudeverdadesempre.blogspot.com/2009/05/rainy-days.html

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  62. Hi, Susan ...

    Your beautiful gardenias look like little miniature magnolias, and Confederate Jasmine is one of my all-time favorite plants. Your photos are lovely.

    Here is the link to my post for today ... http://southernlagniappe.blogspot.com/2009/05/small-town-house-and-garden-tour.html.

    I appreciate you giving us the opportunity to share our outdoors. I know it takes a lot of time.

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  63. I see Mr. Linky is still having problems. Please put my link in.

    Sally

    http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-peace-lily.html

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  64. A family friend gave us gardenia flowers and oh my it does smell good. How I wish our front yard blooms with gardenias :-)

    Aaaawwww too bad no Mr. Linky. This means more work for you :-( Still, I'm happy to say I'm able to participate for this Outdoor Wednesday :-)

    Name: MyThoughtsMyVoice
    Permalink: http://mythoughtsmyvoice.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/ow-when-sunset-comes/

    Thanks! Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

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  65. I think your flowers are beautiful. I love all the white and green. I would love to partichttp://hipchickshome.blogspot.com/2009/05/wordless-wednesday.htmlipate this week. Here is my link

    Thank you. I can't wait to see what other's have posted. I love being outside.

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  66. Hello Susan, I am late too, my url is
    http://casa-dolce-casa.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-yountville-california.html. thank you, Kathy.

    Your all white blooms are so beautiful Susan, your garden must look and smell simply gorgeous, hope the rain stays away for you, happy OW, Kathy.

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  67. What a wonderful assortment of white flowers you have. Simply classic and beautiful. It must smell like a bit of heaven.

    I have a link for you...but I feel bad. Thanks for doing all of this work.

    http://hospitalitylane.blogspot.com/2009/05/mikeys-2009-roses.html

    Thanks Again!
    Becky K. at Hospitality Lane

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  68. Thanks Susan, I know this must be lots of work. Those flowers are gorgeous.

    Hope my post counts as outdoor, since its pictures of my garden veggies.

    Jenna
    http://newlyweds.wordpress.com

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  69. Beautiful flowers !
    You can find mine here:

    http://mamapippasfotos.skynetblogs.be/post/7016755/in-de-knop--uit-de-knop----

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  70. Hi, Susan,
    Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!!!
    Karen

    My link is:
    http://homespunsimplicity.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesdaymay-27-2009.html

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  71. I have posted but Mr Linky is sort of lost in space this AM. I think everyone is having blog issues since last week. Oh well, we can still have fun no matter what. Thanks for hosting.
    Joyce flourpowerjoyce.blogspot.com

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  72. Oh my word, your gardenia is gorgeous! I could almost smell its perfume here at my desk! We also have had more than our fair share of rain here. Where is the sun?!!

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  73. could you put me on your list? I made my post for today!! sylvia extra from villa extra from http://villaextra.blogspot.com

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  74. It is Wednesday, right? I have always loved Gardenias. We had a bush beside the front door of our very first house back in the 70s. I've never tried to plant another one. I couldn't smell it anyway. We have the yellow Jasmine that blooms in early Spring. It has rained some every day here also.
    Mama Bear



    http://bearsinexile.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday_27.html

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  75. Susan,

    I wish we could smell them...I bet it is just heavanly....great photos...

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  76. Sherry @ LIVING & LEARNING

    http://livingandlearningnow.blogspot.com/2009/05/yesterdays-nature-walk.html

    Happy Outdoor Wednesday! :)

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  77. I love your flowers! I am just happy that my tulips are now blooming! (sometimes I wish that I lived some place warmer) Sorry you have to do this without Mr. Linky... http://annaclotandme.blogspot.com/2009/05/finally.html
    Thanks for Hosting and have a Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

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  78. Oh my goodness, your blooms are breathtaking! I just love seeing what's in everybody's yard! Thank you for hosting Susan! http://blueeyedtango.blogspot.com

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  79. There is no smell more heavenly than the smell of gardenias! I only wish somebody could successfully bottle it. Beautiful photos.

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  80. Please add me to the list of participants, Susan. Thanks.

    http://christineshomeandtraveladventures.blogspot.com/2009/05/excavation-began-for-outdoor-and.html

    Your gardenias and jasmines are so pretty. I can smell them all the way from here....Christine

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  81. That Mr. Linky is becoming a pain. Two days in a row.
    Thanks for hosting. Here I am:
    http://www.familytreesmaycontainnuts.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

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  82. Gardenias are my very favorite flower in the whole world! We planted a bush by our deck this year, right next to the confederate jasmine - looks like you and I have similar tastes in plants. I love going out there in the late evening to smell the jasmine and have a glass of wine - so relaxing!

    Side note, but before we got married, my husband knew that gardenias were my favorite flower and tried to order a dozen from the florist to be delivered to my office for Valentine's Day! He called shortly afterward to find out if I knew they were a bush - I said, yes, they're a bush AND a flower. Bless his heart. He's made sure we've had at least one in our garden at every house we've lived in since then.

    I'm joining Outdoor Wednesday for the first time this week! Here's the permalink:
    http://akj0521.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

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  83. I love gardenias! They are such a beautiful flower. I am participating today too:
    http://momsmutterings.blogspot.com/2009/05/jump.html

    Just wanted to let you know I enjoy your blog, but don't have much chance to comment because--even though I have dsl--for some reason your blog takes 10 minutes to load. By the time I am ready to comment, someone always needs me!

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  84. I have never had gardenias in my garden. But I would love to smell that fragrance! I'm so sorry you're having to do these links manually, Susan! Anyway, my post is now up at: http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com
    Brenda

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  85. Love the gardenias. Mine still aren't blooming and I don't know why :0(. I got them as a birthday present this year, and planted them in pots for now. They are "spreading" but no blooms yet

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  86. Miss Susan, I would love to participate this week. My link is http://missbloomers.blogspot.com/

    Also I love gardenias-don't have any but your post makes me want to add them to my wish list for my patio this years. Thanks again. Miss Bloomers/Sonia

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  87. GORGEOUS FLOWERS!!!!

    My post link is
    http://thewildraspberrysisters.blogspot.com/2009/05/horsin-around.htm

    Have a wonderful day....
    chasity @ the wild raspberry

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  88. Love all of your beautiful blooms! Thanks for your Pink Saturday visit to The T-Cozy.

    Warm regards,

    Susan

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  89. Hi Susan thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday,I love it!And I love your gardenias,they're beautiful!Sorry you have to add all these links manually,I hope they fix the problem soon!Here's my linkhttp://monica-whateverthings.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday_27.html

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  90. Wow, beautiful flowers. Sorry stinky linky is giving you so much trouble.
    Kathleen

    http://focusoninteriors.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-dreaming.html

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  91. How are you this week? I love your gardenias! I have never been able to get those to bloom. They smell so wonderful.
    Christy
    http://liveandlearn-christy.blogspot.com/
    Have a wonderful week!

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  92. Sorry Susan,
    my link is http://missbloomers.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesdays-may-flowers.html

    Thanks for hosting! Sona

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  93. Oh how fun!
    My first time to participate.

    thanks for hosting
    blessings
    barbara jean

    http://barbstreasures.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-to-basics-my-sweet-fella-and-i.html

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  94. Hi!
    Your flowers are beautiful!! I can almost smell them. I have posted my Outdoor Wednesday at my place, My Gardening Woes.
    http://mygardeningwoes.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html Have a great day!!

    Sherrie

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  95. very pretty love the gardenia
    Here is the link to my post http://shopannies.blogspot.com/2009/05/random-pictures-of-outside-this-past.html

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  96. Sorry I am so late, http://fluffandfinery.blogspot.com/2009/05/say-hello-to-my-little-friend.
    I am not sure how to add my address as a link. Thanks, Pam
    PS I love Gardenias and Jasmine, wish they grew in Ohio.

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  97. As always, thank you for all you share with us. The blooms are beyond belief. Is it too late to add my post?
    http://forthesakeoftime.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-evening-at-lake.html

    Charla

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  98. Thanks for hosting once again. The jasmine are beautiful I don't know if I can hook up manually I will try.http://expressivecreationsca.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday_27.html#links

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  99. hey susan...i've been told that my link isn't working. what a pain! sorry for mr linky being squirrely today.
    chasity

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  100. Here is my Outdoor Wednesday...thanks :)

    Andrea @ Stumbling Along Faithfully

    http://andreaandfamily.blogspot.com/2009/05/today-has-been-rainy-with-some-sunny.html

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  101. Your flowers are beautiful. I bet your garden smells great.
    here is my post for outdoor wednesday:
    http://melissamyers80.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

    Thanks for hosting:)

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  102. Fabulous photos! I love gardenias!

    Here is my link for Outdoor Wednesday: http://rosecottagegardensandfarm.wordpress.com/2009/05/25/lovely-lilacs-and-more/

    Thank you for including me in the fun!
    Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm

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  103. Hello, I was so refreshed last evening that I thought I would join in.
    I have set your meme up on my blog and will pass it on to my readers as well.
    Thank you for such an inspiring meme.


    http://jewelryatalifeuncommon.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday.html

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  104. http://homesweethome-kim.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday_27.html Thanks! Kim

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  105. Hi Susan,
    I just noticed that Mr Linky is being stinky. I thought it was just my stinking brain, since I have not posted for a while. I hope it is not too late to join in.

    Your gardenias and garden are gorgeous, as usual. I bet the aromas are just wonderful in your garden.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Crystal
    thehummingbirdcottage.blogspot.com

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  106. I just love those gardenias and have only seen them once in my life! How lucky you are to be able to grow them...I bet they smell fantastic. We see jasmine vines as annual plants around here but they are always out of my price range ;) Your southern garden is gorgeous.

    My outdoor Wednesday post is here...
    http://marsha-garden.blogspot.com/2009/05/princess.html

    Thank you for hosting - Marsha

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  107. Beautiful post, Susan. You just can't beat white flowers & they are gorgeous! Bet they smell wonderful, too. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  108. Your gardenias are so beautiful; I wish I could grow them here but I think I'm too far north. With the gardenias and jasmine, too bad your blog can't feature the scents too! I just imagined the heavenly smells.

    Here's my link for art on the farm: http://bloomfieldfarm.blogspot.com/2009/05/outdoor-wednesday-do-cows-have-secrets.html

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  109. i bet they smell wonderful, thanks for having me.

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  110. Wowee, those gardenias are gorgeous. Mmmm... I can practically smell them from here!

    Justine :o )

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  111. Hi!
    I'm new...please include me..
    Also, what part of the South do you hail from? I was born in Georgia, was raised my native North Carolinians. I moved out West (where I am now) from Chapel Hill.

    Have a great day!
    Elizabeth

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  112. I am hoping to participate, hope I've done everything correctly, try it and let me know. I posted. Then I added the photo from your sidebar to mine and put your blog address on it. Now I'm putting my copy short cut from right clicking my post. Is that right?

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  113. woops and here's the shortcut
    http://rosebudquilting.blogspot.com/2009/05/spring-renewal.html

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  114. Hey all, stop by and visit with a magnolia mouth at http://twirlandtaste.com. Y'all are welcome to stop by anytime. Have a good one Susan!
    Happy Twirls.

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  115. Susan, I could almost smell that gorgeous Gardenia. I'm tired of this rain too! laurie

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  116. Tag your it. If you have time come on over.
    Love Claudie
    xoxoxo
    P.S. Your going to catch up to Beverly with all your wonderful participants. Good for you Susan
    xo

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  117. I love Gardenias! I can't grow them here. Something about -26 degrees they don't like!;D

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  118. My link is here,

    http://alltkangronska.blogspot.com/2009/05/ordlos-onsdag-parallella.html

    come and have a look at my tress.
    /Maria Berg, Sweden

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  119. Good Morning,
    Gosh I adore gardenias. How magnificent! The jasmine gives me an awful headache so I can't tolerate it though.

    It's been a very challenging week here at MaidenShade. Working through blog issues, thinking of possible posts - and rueing the fact I'm not visiting everyone. Please, don't forget about me; )

    Today's post is on some basics of HTML just in case that is something you're interested in. It does come in handy for working in blog posts, webpages, and listings if you have a store.

    xJ
    MaidenShade.wordpress.com

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  120. i swear i can smell those gardenias.i have always loved their scent.ym....
    well dear,as you can see,i'm back.thank you for all the prayers and love sent my way.how wonderful it felt to be missed by so many.luv ya...ann

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  121. Thanks for coming by to see my "Outdoor Wednesday". That was my first thought, to tell the hubby to run it over! Then I grabbed the camera, asked him to stop and leaned out the door to capture the shot. I didn't get too close! LOL

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  122. Your flowers are gorgeous! I am looking forward to my yard looking nice and having something to show. Your Gardina's and Jasmine are exquisite!
    I tried so hard to get set up and could not figure it out. I posted the logo but it wouldn't link back here. Then I didn't see where to enter my name and even though a number showed at the bottom of the list...
    Anyway...I have missed out..so removed the logo on my post so as not to confuse anyone.
    Then I noticed your note saying Mr. Linky was not working..
    Perhaps next week...just shoot!
    I will go visit my neighbors anyway... :)
    Mona

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  123. I am leaving my URL...if that's what it is..just in case. http://wsprsweetlyofcottages.blogspot.com/

    I hope that is what is meant by an URL.
    What a poplular activity this is! :)
    Hugs for all you are trying to do for us!!!
    What a Sweetie you are!
    Mopna

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  124. I loved this post. My 83 yr old mom's favorite flower is the Gardenia. It made me think of her. Blessings, Celene

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  125. Susan, these are just gorgeous. Two of my very favorite blooming plants. Gardenias don't do terribly well here, a bit too dry and hot, but I just adore the fragrence. However, I have had great success with confederate jasmine, and the scent is divine. Beautiful post. Thanks for the birthday wishes for Cait! Kathy

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  126. Susan, Your gardenia's are so perfect they almost look like wax! They're gorgeous! ☺ Diane

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  127. Susan, I wish I was surrounded by the scent of your gardenias! They are picture perfect too. I hope to join you for Outdoor Wednesdays soon.

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  128. Hello, this is so nice of you to add links manually! I'm sure it's a lot of work. I just added my link to Mr. Linky because I thought he was working but apparently not:) This is my first time here, by way of Design by Gollum. I enjoy your place! Here's my link.
    http://lifesignatures.wordpress.com/2009/05/21/a-little-help-along-the-way/

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  129. grrr....that rotten mr. linky is up to his tricks again!
    i'd love to participate this week...
    thewildraspberrysisters.blogspot.com
    thanks,
    chasity
    those gardenia blooms are about as perfect as they come!!!gorgeous.

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