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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Thursday (April 22) will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day that is meant to inspire appreciation for the Earth’s environment. For more information about the history, etc of Earth Day, here is the link to its Wiki .Do you do anything special to acknowledge the day?
I usually use the day as an excuse to plant something new in the yard. I plant items in memory or honor of a friend or family member…. something I can watch grow/bloom and think of that person and smile. I already have my special person (a friend) selected for this year… I just need to go pick something out to plant (I will try to take a picture for next week).
I have actually planted many roses for female family and friends…..David Austin roses for both of my grandmothers….
and also some gardenias…….
For the men… I usually try to go with a tree… such as a crape myrtle……
or a spice bush … (or some other shrub)…..
Some helpful gardening links (from on of my favorite places, Lowe’s)
- Planting Trees and Shrubs
- Pruning Trees and Shrubs
- Selecting and Growing Tomato Plants
- Gardening with Annuals & Perennials
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.
HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:
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Beautiful roses! I've never heard of a spice bush before, new to me. Lovely, colorful photos. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! So glad I finally figured out my problem with the linky- I was in last week's post!!
ReplyDeleteAm so glad I could join up this week- it has been a long time!
bee blessed
mary
Those roses are gorgeous!!! I love gardenias in the garden too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of beautiful plants! I so appreciate your weekly Outdoor Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteKindly, ldh
The David Austin roses are beautiful...I'll have to look for those. Happy Outdoor Wednesday :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! I posted two outside links. I wish I could have added an indoor wednesday! together with several designers we are having a designer challenge at my blog where the every week a designer will do a virtual makeover of my dining room. It will be awesome! Come see.
ReplyDeleteThese are such beautiful photos Susan and thanks for the idea of planting something new to celebrate Earth Day. I will do that for sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you for having us again too!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday Susan! And thanks for the Earth Day reminder. What a great idea to plant something in honor of the day.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful, Susan. The roses are spectacular. I will try to find one to plant here. They are just what I am looking for!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week. Thanks for hosting!
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
what a great idea Susan! The crepe myrtle just take my breath away, so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCindy
All of the photos you posted are just delightful. So colorful and crisp.
ReplyDeleteBecky K.
Hospitality Lane
Oh my goodness your pictures of the flowers - gorgeous. They take my breath away too.
ReplyDeletesandie
Thank you for hosting the party. Can't wait to see everything!
ReplyDeleteI just love your roses Susan! My oldest daughters birthday is tomorrow (the 21st) and we always say she is an Earth baby :)
ReplyDeleteSusan - Your flowers are beautiful! Thanks so much for hosting again this week.
ReplyDeletewHAT lovely photos...I don't know WHY I have never thought to plant something beautiful for Earth Day. I sure will, this year. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to remember the special people in your life!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition! I have a few things that I took cuttings of that were my mom's. She loved her garden. When I see them bloom, it is a sweet memory of her.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are beautiful, Susan! Thank you for hosting!
The peachy colored David Austin roses are just wonderful. I could look at those all day and get totally lost in the color :)
ReplyDeleteTink *~*~*
I love the idea of planting trees and plants in memory of special people. Your roses are so pretty! I try to be grateful for the Earth that God has entrusted us with every day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to be a part of this once again.
Susan, your memorial roses and flowering shrubs are magnificent! Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
ReplyDelete♥ Pat
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos! Your roses are gorgeous! Thanks so much for hosting this colorful party and sharing!
Sharlotte
This is my first time participating.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Australia, and there were not many 'days' in those days...i don't usually do anything special, but my kids do something every week...i'm going to guess they will continue to do so as they grow older, it seems very much part of the American 'custom'.
i do like the idea of planting something in memory of something or someone special, i will keep that in mind when/if we get around to redoing our garden.
we bury all our pets in the yard under a new tree, safe to say i have a gorgeous array of blooming trees after living here for 20 years~ i like your idea of planting for the living!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, your pictures are wonderful... I love roses and yours are great looking..I don't have luck growing roses..thanks for sharing them with us ... Baba
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way for a remembrance of people. Good idea! your flowers are sooo pretty. Gardenias and Crepe myrtle are something you don't see alot of in New York STate. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your Outdoor Wednesday, because I love seeing everyones gardens. The roses are georgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to plants flowers and trees for our beloved ones! Your garden looks like a little heaven on Earth! I don't have a garden but I think I can use my balcony for the same job. Thank you for sharing this great idea and also thank you for reminding the Earth Day. I didn't know! :-(
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day! :-)
I wish I can have a big garden full of flowers and trees. Love to come and visit your garden, I can almost smell them from faraway Bangkok.
ReplyDeleteWhat glorious flowers! I can almost smell them from here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I should start doing that. Maybe one day, my yard would look nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful roses, just breathtaking. I've never seen a crepe myrtle in bloom, it's gorgeous!
Thanks for hosting this great meme.
~Maggie~
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! I love looking at flower and I can almost smell the roses from here :)
ReplyDeleteDeb
Gorgeous images and lovely tips and ideas .... thanks for the opportunity to share!
ReplyDeleteGena @ Thinking Aloud
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Inspired Living Spaces
What a gorgeous flowers! happy earth day! I'm planting some seeds indoor!
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful I found this blog!!! I love gardening and would love to see gardens all over the world!!! Your roses look great!!!! I love flowers of any kind, colour, size, shape...anything at all!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and photos, Susan! Crape Myrtle is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite roses are the wild ones that grow along the beaches in New England. I just love them. So old fashioned and so fragrant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to celebrate! I think I might have to incorporate that and plant something in honor of a family member. Love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views from your garden! I love your idea to plant things in memory of friends and loved ones. Thanks for all you do to facilitate Outdoor Wednesday ;-)
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Hi Susan, I love your idea of planting something on Earth Day, I think I will try that this year. I'd like more trees or flowers around our back yard (as well as our veggie garden). :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to honor a special person in your life on Earth day and what beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday !
hugs from Savannah, Cherry
Thanks for hosting Susan. I've been a fan of this party for a long time, but this is my first time participating. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Kim
I am new to Outdoor Wednesday and I love the photos of your roses. I look forward to visiting here often.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition. I love the thought of planting something to honor a loved one. Your photos are terrific...Happy Earth Day and Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Thanks for hosting
Maryrose
What a lovely way to celebrate Earth Day and remember loved ones!
ReplyDeleteWhat utterly gorgeous flowers. I've never thought about planting a flower in my garden in memory of someone. I know I will be doing that. Thanks for the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely reminder to plant things to honor people. I saw a wonderful meditation garden with a huge tubular bells chime and other garden music items, planted with favorite plants of the gardener's mother. One day I will do the same for my mother.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting! What beautiful Roses!
ReplyDeleteAll your flowers are beautiful! Happy Earth Day (tomorrow) and Happy Wednesday everyone!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, David Austen roses just completely make me swoon. Is there anything so beautiful? (Well, maybe peonies, but that's another story.)
ReplyDeleteIf the local deer didn't DEVOUR every rose in the yard, I'd have some of those Austens -- they are amazing.
Gorgeous pictures!
Cass
Hi Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful flowers. My roses are just starting to bloom. I love to be part of your Outdoor Wednesday.
Have a great day.
xoxo
Pretty Susan!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week filled with blooms!!
kayellen
beautiful flowers indeed Susan! love it!
ReplyDeletestill catching for my entry! thanks for sharing these lovely images!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful Flowers! LOVE David Austin Roses!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!
Sparkly Hugs,
Tobi and the Pixies! (Labyrinth)
Oh, my. Two words... Bra... Vo...!
ReplyDeleteStill trying to figure out this whole Linky thing. I've added your site to my blogroll. You have a new fan!
ReplyDeleteSusan
It's been so busy around the greenhouse I just haven't had much time to check up on things in blogland. Hope your spring is shaping up nicely!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it would be like to be blind and miss out on all these beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeletethose flowers are gorgeous - i especially like the white one... thanks for giving those gardening tips..
ReplyDelete-rache
How wonderful that you also think of planting a flower or tree in honor of someone special. Flowers and gardens were so important to my nana and she passed her love and appreciation on to me. For Mother's Day last year, I sent my mom three (one to represent each of us nana, mom, and me)David Austen roses - Crown Princess Margareta. Not only were they gorgeous, but nana's name was Margareta. So now my mom has them planted together in a special spot in her garden. I'm ordering three for my own garden this year. I enjoy reading your blog. Thank you so much for sharing and for such a great post.
ReplyDelete~Meg