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Something Remarkable

March 23, 2014 by Ogee

Have you heard this worry expressed before: “I want to do something remarkable in my life?” I take it to mean, “I want my life to matter.” Some, in history, are remembered for a single contribution – but to those closest to them, it is the sum of their life – the tiniest things, not the most celebrated, that are most meaningful and memorable. The best gardens are not remembered for a single flower or seasonal display. They are a […]

Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Inspirational, Memorial Garden, Photography, Remembrance, Rescue

Where We Have Ended Up

October 10, 2012 by Ogee

“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I’ve ended up where I needed to be.” – Douglas Adams. “Homeward Bound desperately needs help with their Memorial Gardens.” These were the words written in the November 2011 Homeward Bound Newsletter, recounting two years of fits and starts, and multiple set-backs in the establishment of the Homeward Bound Memorial Garden. Volunteer groups had been mobilized, and projects started, but without a dedicated effort, nature quickly erased […]

Categories: Gardening • Tags: Garden, gardening, Homeward Bound Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden, Nature, Photography

When Life Turns Upside Down

August 20, 2012 by Ogee

“Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it eludes you. But if you turn your attention to other things, It comes and sits softly on your shoulder.” – Henry David Thoreau Sometimes life turns on a dime and you find your world turned upside down. On those occasions, the only choice you might be left with is how you view the turn of events. You can wallow in failed expectations, or let them be turned […]

Categories: Gardening, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Butterfly, dog rescue, Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden, Pets

Heroes in the Garden

August 12, 2012 by Ogee

There are heroes among us. In the Homeward Bound Memorial Garden, between the Dahlias… and the Roses… the Lupine… and the delicate White Lavender… you will find some of the heroes of Homeward Bound. 1. Robin and Jim – with their rescue, Owen who visited with us in the garden before “school” today. Even the staff of HB was surprised by their pick; Owen had flunked adoption twice for his youthful exuberance and ill-mannered ways. A suggestion was made that […]

Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Dog foster, dog rescue, gardening, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden, Photography

What the Garden Means

August 6, 2012 by Ogee

: Just in case, amid the planning, planting, coaxing, and admiring of our Homeward Bound garden blooms, we lose focus on why we have created this Memorial Garden and what it means to others, these comments left on the organization’s Facebook page are a perfect reminder: “I was so grateful to be able to walk it a few weeks ago and remember those waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. Two of my adoptions had bricks and I stood there […]

Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: dog rescue, Golden Retriever, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden, Pets

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

The Dahlias Have Arrived

July 23, 2012 by Ogee

The Dahlias that Deb planted are finally making their full appearance at the Homeward Bound Memorial Garden. It was worth the wait. These are flowers requiring few words. For your enjoyment…as well as ours!

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

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

Tucking in the Garden

July 13, 2012 by Ogee

Another evening visit to the Homeward Bound Memorial Garden this week. My turn this time. Hopefully it is our last day with temperatures over 100 for a while, thanks to the Delta Breeze which is just beginning to kick in. The bunnies were too quick for me to capture… The dragon flies would not hold still… So you will just have to take my word for it. Nothing profound to say; the Garden says it all. And then it says […]

Categories: Golden Retreiver Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Bunnies, Garden, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Memorial Garden