A GARDEN STROLL…and Memorial Day wishes

GARDEN SCULPTURE I PAINTED CALLED “ONE GOOD TERN, DESERVES ANOTHER”

Hello my friends!! I’ve been so busy these past couple of weeks and am just now getting caught up on my blogs and journals. When spring hits in Portland…..the garden doesn’t wait!!!

CLICK THE ARROW ON THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE MY GARDEN YESTERDAY!!

Garden May 21, 2009 My fave rose..is all about the thorns!

ABOVE: A  STUNNING ROSE THAT IS PRIZED FOR IT’S THORNS

This rose is planted strategically in the garden where the flat translucent red thorns catch the backlighting from the afternoon sun.  I purchased it last summer on an outing with Frankie and Susan and am SO glad I bought it!!

In my Garden today May18, 2009

ABOVE: THE PLANTS ARE STARTING TO GROW SO FAST YOU CAN HEAR THEM SQUEEK!

This is one of the “rooms” in the front beds that I am redoing with art and furniture.  I need to get some more annuals for this area

Garden May 21, 2009

ABOVE: A DELICIOUS AFRICAN DAISY IN WATERCOLOR WASH HUES

FINALLY..caught mama chickadee bringing a grub to her babies!

ABOVE: I FINALLY CAPTURED MY CHICKADEE FEEDING HER BABIES!!

In my Garden today May18, 2009

ABOVE:THIS IS BEFORE THE NEW WOODCHIPS GO ONTO THE TRAILS

I am getting this area where the old tree was cut down last year.  I decided to showcase the trunk and give it some “decor” including the butterfly bench and will have orange zinnias and nicotiana towering in the later summer

Garden May 21, 2009

ABOVE: DIANA…..THAT IRIS THAT NEVER BLOOMS YOU GAVE ME…..ITS FULL OF BLOOMS!!!!

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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THIS LINK AT PANDARAZZI TO READ ABOUT MY ITINERARY FOR THE 2010 CHINA/THAILAND TRIP TO VISIT THE PANDAS AND MOONBEARS!!!

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AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DAD FOR MEMORIAL DAY…. A FAVE PHOTO OF MY MOM AND DAD IN 1948, VISITING MOUNT HOOD IN OREGON!  THIS IS ONE OF MOMS INCREDIBLY RESTORED IMAGES SHE HAS BEEN WORKING ON. MOM……….BRRRRRRRRRRRR

Who would have imagined I would have ended up living in PDX with my whole family in the midwest!

HAVE A SAFE AND FUN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!!!

AMAZON ASSOCIATE

My name is Sandra Miller, and art is at the heart of everything I do. I create from my studio in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where life is shared with my husband Steve and our charming “Dog in the Kitchen,” Ihana—my constant muse and taste-tester behind the scenes of this creative journey.

Through my artwork and the Dog in the Kitchen project, I love blending creativity, storytelling, and a touch of everyday magic.

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6 thoughts on “A GARDEN STROLL…and Memorial Day wishes

  1. I just now got a chance to take the stroll through your garden & what an awesome experience……such lucious greenery & beautiful flowers. Thanks for letting us share in the beauty & tranquility. Luv ya…..Pat

  2. jThank you so much Nan and Karen!!!! I don’t know what I would do without my garden. Every time we talk about moving to a flat downtown to simplify, I cringe. All I can say is we would need ONE BIG BALCONY…reinforced for the pond!! LOL! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

    Nan I’m so jealous you get to see Diana soon
    Karen I’ll call you this weekend

  3. I do not have a green thumb at all. But, I sure do enjoy the pictures of your flowers and your birds and all the beautiful artwork you have in your garden. It really cheers me up.

  4. Your garden simply begs for one to step inside and experience the tranquility. I always love seeing and now hearing the sights and sounds. Thanks for sharing. NM

  5. Thank you so much Love!!! I’ll have to get some closeups of that phone..lol! I have it out there for when “Mother Nature” calls!!!!

    BIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG HUGS

  6. Sandra, you garden tour is wonderful! Your garden is just bursting with healthy, happy plants, the lilies are gorgeous and the blue telephone brings one back to reality 🙂

    We can tell that you love each one of these plants !

    Love

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