tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4647510734309071717..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Back home, in the garden . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73129135788979580212012-06-05T06:54:09.133-07:002012-06-05T06:54:09.133-07:00Thanks! The lists were writing themselves as I wal...Thanks! The lists were writing themselves as I walked in the door, but I'm trying to build some garden time into the schedule.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85117245853900889762012-06-03T16:21:06.142-07:002012-06-03T16:21:06.142-07:00So lush and romantic, almost like a fairy tale hou...So lush and romantic, almost like a fairy tale house one comes upon in the woods. Hope you will have ample time to enjoy it before returning to a routine.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-3899635271269390262012-06-03T11:49:07.018-07:002012-06-03T11:49:07.018-07:00Isn't that a great clematis? It's really j...Isn't that a great clematis? It's really just coming into its own after quite a few years during which I willed it to work its way up that arbutus trunk. . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18273705822244612092012-06-03T11:48:25.404-07:002012-06-03T11:48:25.404-07:00That does sound very satisfying a day, indeed. Pau...That does sound very satisfying a day, indeed. Paul's got some bread rising right now and we've garden-puttered together. No house-cleaning yet, but much laundry . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-66058565907341349652012-06-03T11:47:36.967-07:002012-06-03T11:47:36.967-07:00You're very welcome! And yes, I'm glad to ...You're very welcome! And yes, I'm glad to be back home, although France <i>me manque</i>materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-11068885291500556722012-06-03T11:46:48.616-07:002012-06-03T11:46:48.616-07:00Thanks, Melanie. It really does feed my spirit.Thanks, Melanie. It really does feed my spirit.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-34597502852135929012012-06-03T11:46:32.237-07:002012-06-03T11:46:32.237-07:00I suspect our climates have a lot in common -- mod...I suspect our climates have a lot in common -- moderate temperatures, rain. You have the hillside and we have the salt air, but we've got a similar approach, definitely. Your garden is so much larger, of course, and is looking absolutely spectacular!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90417070730499568732012-06-03T11:45:17.756-07:002012-06-03T11:45:17.756-07:00Thanks, Nancy. Natural can be a bit of a euphemism...Thanks, Nancy. Natural can be a bit of a euphemism, obviously, which I take full advantage of! It lets me off the hook . . . a more manicured garden is so much more work.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69317674545550604982012-06-03T11:44:26.446-07:002012-06-03T11:44:26.446-07:00It's really satisfying, as you know from playi...It's really satisfying, as you know from playing with yours over the past couple of years. I'm enjoying mine ever so much more since Paul's semi-retirement as he can help out with much of the maintenance.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-2319095489661129292012-06-03T11:43:36.861-07:002012-06-03T11:43:36.861-07:00We're usually a week or two behind your garden...We're usually a week or two behind your gardens -- but the Royal Sunset is just now blooming, and I'm so pleased to see it!<br />The garden's bigger than a city lot, but I think the photos are deceptive. It's not so large . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-75257778789907176672012-06-03T11:42:26.475-07:002012-06-03T11:42:26.475-07:00Purple really does rule here in the spring. You sh...Purple really does rule here in the spring. You should pop over . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-9019523177000670492012-06-03T04:11:31.438-07:002012-06-03T04:11:31.438-07:00Your garden is just astonishing. I adore that clem...Your garden is just astonishing. I adore that clematis. How wonderful to have so much greenery.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85929705669158736522012-06-02T21:55:59.957-07:002012-06-02T21:55:59.957-07:00Your garden must have been a welcome sight to come...Your garden must have been a welcome sight to come home to. All the blue and white and green - so lush and pretty. I'm glad your roses waited for your return.<br /><br />Today I cleaned house, baked bread (started it), puttered in the garden and did a little necessary shopping. A good day, satisfying.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-57267417649167770712012-06-02T13:59:11.086-07:002012-06-02T13:59:11.086-07:00Thank you for the tour! I never tire of your garde...Thank you for the tour! I never tire of your garden posts. You must be very happy to be home.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-88223062073870520642012-06-02T09:52:10.338-07:002012-06-02T09:52:10.338-07:00The love of your garden shines so brightly in your...The love of your garden shines so brightly in your writing and your photos. Welcome home.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-37108706915006649162012-06-02T09:40:01.647-07:002012-06-02T09:40:01.647-07:00Your garden is simply beautiful and oddly, conside...Your garden is simply beautiful and oddly, considering the miles that separate it from mine in North Wales, there are ways in which it has echoes of mine (mine probably has more weeds though!). It is the purples and grey greens I think and the gentle naturalistic planting. Stunning and how good to come home to that!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-16516193546662345952012-06-02T09:34:39.323-07:002012-06-02T09:34:39.323-07:00What a beautiful garden! I like that it has such a...What a beautiful garden! I like that it has such a natural feel to it.NancyDaQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609215745927535353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-8787882167943122772012-06-02T08:37:40.346-07:002012-06-02T08:37:40.346-07:00I had to call Doug over to look at these stunning ...I had to call Doug over to look at these stunning shots. What an absolute joy your garden must be, even with the work involved.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4368771617391549332012-06-02T08:37:06.596-07:002012-06-02T08:37:06.596-07:00These views of your garden look so different from ...These views of your garden look so different from the ones I am used to seeing, your garden looks very large. How lovely that you are in time for the roses. Our Royal Sunset is blooming now and most of the garden roses are about to begin their summertime showings.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-43640865624057025342012-06-02T08:18:50.202-07:002012-06-02T08:18:50.202-07:00*sigh* my favorite place on earth this time of yea...*sigh* my favorite place on earth this time of year. If Z and J were getting married in the the spring, their colours would have to be white and purple! Looking good Mom and Dad.do,write. readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687240571292516010noreply@blogger.com