We Have A Winner

A big hug is in order for those of you who stuck it out with me through the 12 days of Christmas posts. Oh, that's right this is the Internet and only thoughts of hugs can be given out. So thoughts of hugs to each of you. I appreciate each one and each response. It is busier than normal these days so I haven't been able to respond as much as I'd like. But I will catch up on your blogs eventually.

What we can do is send a gift as promised to the winner of the Day 6 drawing.

The kind folks at Timber Press have offered the gift of a wonderful book by Judy White, Bloom-Again Orchids. The information regarding 50 different orchids in her book is an enjoyable and easy read. Right from the start with her '10 best tips for growing orchids' I was learning new and helpful things about orchids.

Judy is also the photographer using full color pages to illustrate each orchid's unique beauty. She certainly gives any novice orchid lover a boost of confidence to increase your orchid supply.

So, let's get on with it. All the names were placed in a basket the old-fashioned draw-from-the-hat sort-of way. My granddaughter did the honors of pulling out the winning name.

The winner is... Susan from Simply Susan!

A fellow central Florida blogger who encouraged me way back when she came across my blog by chance a couple of years ago. That was what opened my eyes that there were other gardening blogs out there. Who knew! Susan grows beautiful orchids already but I know she will have fun reading this book.

Congratulations, Susan, just send me an e-mail (hoe and shovel garden at gmail dot com) with your address and we will get the book right out to you.

Merry Christmas everyone! Meems