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Honest and Upright: Sunflowers

August 3, 2012 by Ogee

Those who follow this blog regularly know that Maria, one of the dedicated volunteers of our Homeward Bound Memorial Garden, has abandoned us for a few weeks to run around Eastern Europe. She forwarded this photo of Sunflowers grown in Bulgaria. The sheer quantity is impressive and creates a stunning impression. I’m a bit biased, but I’m not sure they can compete with those growing in the Sunflower bed in Maria’s absence. Is it the TLC they are receiving while […]

Categories: Gardening, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Cottage Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden, Nature, Photos, Sunflowers

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Evening Meeting in the Garden

July 20, 2012 by Ogee

Ina, Maria and I called an evening meeting in the Homeward Bound Memorial Garden. Over delicious Turkey, Pesto and Tomato sandwiches (thanks, Ina!) we talked through future plans. We had our first sighting of a Monarch butterfly, but it would not sit still long enough to be photo-captured. We certainly have created a haven for them, and we hope to see more in the coming weeks. Surrounded by Robins, Quail, and Bunnies who kept their distance, it was nice to […]

Categories: Gardening, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Cottage Garden, Country Gardening, Elfin Thyme, Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden, Sunflowers

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Cottage Appreciation

July 17, 2012 by Ogee

Logging the most recent pictures of the Ina’s impressive Cottage Garden bed within the Homeward Bound Memorial Garden, I was inspired to go back and look at its beginnings. Like the rescues at Homeward Bound, it has been transformed with TLC and a little training. I thought you might enjoy a simple pictorial review. P.S…she has graciously agreed to extend the Cottage Garden to frame a stunning entry next summer! February; rocks and working the soil. March; a river runs […]

Categories: Gardening • Tags: Cottage Garden, Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

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