tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post6974778356084145920..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: Morning's Hopeful GlowMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57070222526816368922010-09-09T21:12:29.341-04:002010-09-09T21:12:29.341-04:00One of my favorite Bible verses and beautiful gard...One of my favorite Bible verses and beautiful garden pictures to match. Thanks for sharing your garden with the world.<br />I agree...early morning is full of hope.<br />David/ Tropical Texana/ HoustonDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495040805660192347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-57579194833186242812010-09-08T22:57:54.156-04:002010-09-08T22:57:54.156-04:00Grace,
I totally 'get' your hesitation. He...Grace,<br />I totally 'get' your hesitation. Here we are very grateful for even the slightest change from summer's relentless heat and humidity. Although we don't like to complain, it is a welcomed relief when it happens.<br /><br />Dear KR,<br />You are so kind to express your feelings. It is beyond my imagination and I am humbled at the thought of inspiring.Thank you. Thank you Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-23205392656964619982010-09-08T22:01:08.801-04:002010-09-08T22:01:08.801-04:00Meems - what a fantastic post! Your morning photo...Meems - what a fantastic post! Your morning photos are just incredible!!Shyrlenehttp://thebunniesbuffet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-4745282265287092092010-09-08T16:58:41.926-04:002010-09-08T16:58:41.926-04:00Morning is my favorite time of day. I think your ...Morning is my favorite time of day. I think your photos help to explain why. You begin in the stillness and listen as the world awakens. Creatures are out gathering, eating, busy building webs, and nests, and enjoying the new day. We should all take the time more often to just stop and live in the moment of the dawn of a new day.Brandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846532595672003217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-40971539253072322922010-09-08T10:03:50.267-04:002010-09-08T10:03:50.267-04:00Dear Meems, Your gardens are magnificent!!!! When...Dear Meems, Your gardens are magnificent!!!! When I first saw them, I was inspired to build my first garden fashioned after yours. Your pictures are gloriusly beautiful. What an inspiration you are to everyone that gardens!!!<br />Thank you for your time and effort to share your gardens with eveyone. I have told all my friends about your site. Thanks, KRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46685154265350286252010-09-08T00:42:07.870-04:002010-09-08T00:42:07.870-04:00Meems, I'm hearing a lot of the F word lately....Meems, I'm hearing a lot of the F word lately. LOL I'm not sure I'm ready for fall but then if my garden had the cool season exuberance of yours I wouldn't mind it a bit. Just gorgeous, your photos and prose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-55387732853888256072010-09-07T21:07:51.977-04:002010-09-07T21:07:51.977-04:00Sherry,
You are so sweet to leave a comment! You d...Sherry,<br />You are so sweet to leave a comment! You don't have to create another account... you can use this one... I'll always know it is you. Thanks for your encouragement, dear friend.<br /><br />Connie,<br />Each day there is so much to be thankful for... God's mercy being on the very top of the list. :-)<br /><br />Betty819,<br />We don't dig up our caladium bulbs and we Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31267384444906334682010-09-07T14:40:24.321-04:002010-09-07T14:40:24.321-04:00meems...this might be my favourite post ever. i ...meems...this might be my favourite post ever. i can feel the heartfelt gratitude for a life being well lived. your slice of paradise deserves morning attention and meditations. i love the way the sun backlights so many beautiful plants highlighting them just for a few moments to gain our gaze. <br />your garden is thriving and so well captured by your photographs in this post dear meems. <marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-8859519271572540662010-09-07T14:11:51.247-04:002010-09-07T14:11:51.247-04:00Hi, Meems! Beautiful post! The Muhly grass is pret...Hi, Meems! Beautiful post! The Muhly grass is pretty and delicate. The birds are so sweet...so much to take in, especially in the early busy hours of the morning.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-17937069434958004252010-09-07T08:03:10.249-04:002010-09-07T08:03:10.249-04:00There is just something breathtaking about those f...There is just something breathtaking about those first morning rays....beautiful post.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976608531478457839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-38448583666735644852010-09-07T05:56:57.188-04:002010-09-07T05:56:57.188-04:00Thank You for sharing your beautiful gardens and p...Thank You for sharing your beautiful gardens and photography skills with us. You made my day and I'm envious of such a beautiful garden. I guess living in Fla. you don't have to dig up the caladiums and dahlia bulbs in the winter to keep them from rotting. How did you manage to plant all those caladium bulbs? Your gardens remind me of Sunken Gardens..a favorite place of mine. St. Pete? I Betty819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-86658101500578843822010-09-06T21:33:25.446-04:002010-09-06T21:33:25.446-04:00Beautifully written... and I love that scritpure! ...Beautifully written... and I love that scritpure! Each day is indeed a gift to be unwrapped.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10288069098959876402010-09-06T21:18:28.080-04:002010-09-06T21:18:28.080-04:00Cameron,
I know you enjoy the morning hours on you...Cameron,<br />I know you enjoy the morning hours on your porch, too. I've been intrigued of late with the changing light. Autumn is getting close.<br /><br />Betsy,<br />I know so many places have been dry. Summer is our rainy season. It's a good thing with the heat we've had. I hope you enjoy your cooling weather.<br /><br /><br />Ginny,<br />You are so right. Especially now that it Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25032659886406864302010-09-06T17:48:11.407-04:002010-09-06T17:48:11.407-04:00Well said. It is always a pleasure to perview your...Well said. It is always a pleasure to perview your exceptional garden. The results of your hard work are always inspiring. Bravo!sanddunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091633099445758748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46758804506793122862010-09-06T13:29:52.284-04:002010-09-06T13:29:52.284-04:00Beautiful words, beautiful photos. I've always...Beautiful words, beautiful photos. I've always loved the early morning and late afternoon light - it's mystical and transporting.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949235207762990894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-21540100185379822872010-09-06T11:50:15.749-04:002010-09-06T11:50:15.749-04:00Everything is so green and colorful down there, Me...Everything is so green and colorful down there, Meems... I'm jealous... WE are brown and very dry up here. We've had no rain at all since August 18--and only 2-3 times this entire summer... The grass is brown and the big shade trees are wilting and losing their leaves... SO SAD...<br /><br />Yours though is beautiful... And seeing the Cardinals made me smile... I'm sure they feel Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-17851471075554833332010-09-06T10:03:49.972-04:002010-09-06T10:03:49.972-04:00Sitting at my kitchen table reading your wonderful...Sitting at my kitchen table reading your wonderfully scribed garden narrative, my spirits are elevated once again! Gifted photographer and writer both, God has truly blessed you with amazing abilities. Thank you for sharing your talent with so many. SherryChadderdon Reunionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14636079633474166571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-2598618959280276642010-09-06T08:01:24.280-04:002010-09-06T08:01:24.280-04:00Meems,
A wonderful tribute to God and Nature and r...Meems,<br />A wonderful tribute to God and Nature and reminder to enjoy each day. Your gardens and the little creatures who live there, are a delight for us to see through your eyes and descriptions.F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67954474725802137382010-09-06T07:27:08.554-04:002010-09-06T07:27:08.554-04:00FG,
The pileated woodpeckers are especially vocal ...FG,<br />The pileated woodpeckers are especially vocal lately. It is one of my favorite calls. Like you say, so exotic. I guess we have so many of them due to the mature oak trees they can visit throughout our neighborhood.<br /><br />Wendy,<br />The purple muhly grass has the most wispy bloom this time of year. I like it, too.<br /><br /><br />Ami,<br />You have your hands full for this season Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-58775060654851296662010-09-05T22:31:51.067-04:002010-09-05T22:31:51.067-04:00Meems: Your garden just looks so delightful in th...Meems: Your garden just looks so delightful in this early morning sun! Love all those caladium leaves back lit with the soft morning sun! I have to admit that I hardly get up that early to capture the garden pictures in those early hours. Ususally my morning is hectic with getting kids ready for school and myself for work... Thanks for this beautiful post!Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744078497819915126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-33202401998157745962010-09-05T22:18:25.339-04:002010-09-05T22:18:25.339-04:00What wonderful photos of your beautiful garden. I...What wonderful photos of your beautiful garden. I love the pink inflorescences on that grass.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-42382834077073264652010-09-05T21:19:33.298-04:002010-09-05T21:19:33.298-04:00Splendid photographs, Meems! The early morning su...Splendid photographs, Meems! The early morning sun is so beautiful. I love that Ruellia, and the caladiums, of course, but, wow, what a wonderful web photo you have there! How awesome to capture her busily building at the start of the day. We've had much bird activity here at PITV the last few days, as the rains are taking a break. I heard such unbelievable squawking from a pileated Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-22496897886730674722010-09-05T20:27:07.761-04:002010-09-05T20:27:07.761-04:00Janis,
Well, today I could feel the humidity comin...Janis,<br />Well, today I could feel the humidity coming back but still early morning was lovely. So glad you got out in your garden today. Blessings, friend.<br /><br />Lisa,<br />And so many forms and shades of light, too. All to be appreciated!Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-72595221898723261182010-09-05T20:25:11.817-04:002010-09-05T20:25:11.817-04:00Patricia,
Kindred spirits again. My back porch all...Patricia,<br />Kindred spirits again. My back porch allows me to stay in my jammies and still enjoy the morning light. The best of both worlds. <br /><br />Patsi,<br />One never knows the newness that awaits in the garden. I LOVE to take a morning stroll without an agenda in mind. Not as easily done as stated however... the agenda thing.<br /><br />Africanaussie,<br />What a nice thing to say. I Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5866303704595112252010-09-05T19:16:23.024-04:002010-09-05T19:16:23.024-04:00Daisy,
Given the chance to be IN the garden it isn...Daisy,<br />Given the chance to be IN the garden it isn't too difficult to take in the beauty. It's those days we are kept from it that we are challenged a bit more. :-)<br /><br />FlowerLady,<br />Not to worry... there is always more to do in the garden. Your gardens are a wonderful paradise! The wall on the back property is covered with creeping fig <i>Ficus pumila</i>.<br /><br />NanaKMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.com