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2. We decree, it's Jubilee!:  Lets Celebrate 2018 in the Garden!  |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Apr 27 2018 : 12:04:24 PM
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I have my feeder out as well and am patiently waiting for my scout hummer who should have been her by now.
I have been wanting to tell everyone something but keep forgetting. Well, my best friend in Savannah her Son and DIL are having there baby girl May 23rd. Sadly they lost their first baby girl, MaraBell, when DIL was 7 months pregnant, my theme for gifts for MaraBell was Flamingos. For the second baby girl I needed to come up with another theme so I chose Bees! I have found the cutest blankets, clothes, toys, books with Bees. And of course the sweetest stuffed Bee.
This Jubilee theme was perfect! So thank you.
I will send pictures of our sweet baby girl when she arrives. Sam and Amy will not reveal her name until she is born. I watched Sam grow up, Sam and Kent were buddies. So I too can not wait for their baby girl to arrive and they are so happy and joyful that they are pregnant again.
So that is the story I wanted to share with you.
Happy Day and weekend for all my Farmgirl Sisters.
Hugs,
Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name!
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
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etcharb
True Blue Farmgirl
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Eileen
Holden
MA
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2018 : 3:41:21 PM
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Hi everyone,
I've been out of the loop here at the sisterhood for over a year with a few health issues, but major surgery took care of one of them. I'm still working on the others, but well enough to be back here thrilled about it!
I love the idea of attracting bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators. Since I haven't been able to do much physical work myself lately, I hired someone to design a landscape plan for my front yard. I can only afford to implement it a little at a time. Last summer the white picket fence with arbor went up and a variety of flowers were planted on the outside of the fence and roses on the inside. This summer more flowers will be planted to start filling in the yard. Many varieties were chosen specifically to attract pollinators. I can't wait until the planted ones bloom and the new ones arrive. Then I can watch the pollinator party!
Oh, it's so good to be back here at the sisterhood!
www.eileenofinlan.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2018 : 3:59:40 PM
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Eileen good to have you back. Your landscaping plan sounds wonderful. Love the idea of white picket fence and arbor.
May not wait for May 1 to put my garden flags out but do it this weekend and hang the yellow bee apron Linda made me at the front door with sun bonnet. Will leave it all up through MaryJane's birthday.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2018 : 8:13:22 PM
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Deborah,,, gotta luv Bees for so many reasons.
Don't forget to post pics and let us know her name...
Eileen,,, welcome back.... I had (first one this Spring) my 1st Hummer buzzed by me today... Yippee Skippy,,, now to dig out the feeder.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2018 : 8:16:30 PM
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Sara,,, I am like you, antsy pantsy to put out my garden banners...
and I just finished up this one.
all cut out and ready to sew...
and the finished product.
I found a couple of ceramic garden themed buttons in my stash... so I stitched them on my banner...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2018 : 9:09:47 PM
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Here my 'starts' for my lil garden this year..
I started 6 tomatoes and 4 sweet peppers from seeds... but I bought a yellow plum tomato plant as well as chocolate mint and a Peony plant,,,
I wanted to try planting Hops,,, but just didn't have time to search for any plants. Hopefully next year!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 02:06:07 AM
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Grace, luv your banner. Yellow is my favorite color in the garden - followed by red and white.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 06:18:59 AM
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Nice, grace.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 06:25:27 AM
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Grace, ABSOLUTELY awesome banner!!!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 08:07:58 AM
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Our yard is shaded by the neighbor's arborvitae, lots of them. He offered last year to cut them down. I was ecstatic. Now he's deliberating. They're huge and I think he needs to hire it done. Meanwhile, I should be rotating my tomatoes. If I do, they won't get the sun they need. What can i do to the bed I've had them in so I don't need to rotate? Any hints or suggestions?
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
Back Door Farm Girls Chapter
http://vintagegathering.blogspot.com
Love The People God Gave You Because He Will Need Them Back Someday.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6717 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6717 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 09:05:39 AM
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Grace I too like your banner, so cute and colorful!
Hugs,
Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name!
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February 2018
“My altars are My Mountains and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that!
http://shopus.longaberger.com/mountainwingslongabergerbaskets
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
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etcharb
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Eileen
Holden
MA
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 1:43:35 PM
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The bulbs I planted last fall (daffodils and hyacinth) are up and looking lovely! Spring came late to New England this year. I finally felt comfortable stowing the snowbrushes and ice scrapers in the trunk of my car today. I should probably think about putting away my winter coat, boots, hat and mittens, too. We finally have all the windows open. The cats are ecstatic! (well, actually right now they're asleep, but they were ecstatics when we first opened the windows). I think, I really think it's finally spring in New England!
Eileen
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 7:40:12 PM
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Sylvia,,, hopefully your neighbor will follow through with removing those Arborvitas... or else invite over a herd of Deer to munch on them,,, I know over here on the East side of the state,, the deer will eat those bushes down to just a twig...heeheehee
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2018 : 7:44:39 PM
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Eileen,,, yep,,, so far the crocus bloomed, then the hyacinths & daffodils, now my tulips are getting ready to bloom,,, then if the weather behaves,,, my Iris are next... gotta love Spring time blooms...
My Lilacs and Peony's should bloom end of May to early June..
Green thumbs strikes again! lolol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 11:48:55 AM
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My sister and I went to the Salvation Army today and I found a new handmade bib apron with over-all butterfly print for $3. Good price and quality fabric. I will wear it this Sunday to celebrate Jubilee 2018.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 5:26:02 PM
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Grace,
Your banner is awesome! Love it!
I haven't gotten my little flag made yet but will work on it in the next couple of days.
Love this jubilee time of year!
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
FGOTM~7/2013
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 01 2018 : 7:31:57 PM
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Well my plants are still hardening off,,, and I found a fun terry cloth apron,,, and on the plus side,,, the wild tulips are starting to bloom,,,
luv the cute Tulip design...
These tulips are popping up all ove, especially around the old tree stumps...
there are still a few crocus' blooming too...
(near the top left corner, they are yellow.)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2018 : 2:00:05 PM
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I love anything to do with gardening. I am going to try again this year to grow a vegetable garden in my porch. The hot Florida sun just won't let my edible plants live. Then the bugs eat what the heat doesn't kill. As long as I keep them in the porch they thrive.
Terrific idea!
Farmgirl sister #308
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firecatinc
True Blue Farmgirl
1252 Posts
Lenora
Fulks Run
VA
USA
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Posted - May 03 2018 : 3:04:13 PM
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 I made this garden flag for the entrance to my new raised beds
Nora
Farmgirl Sister #7131
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2018 : 3:27:40 PM
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Nora, great and fun flag. Well done!!!
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4407 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4407 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2018 : 7:01:01 PM
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Yeah Nora! Love your bright green pollinator flag!!! I just put up my mason bee house and need to finish my two flags! One for another farmsister and then mine! i am ready to rock this celebration! ;)
Grace, have you tried pouring dried grits on the ant bed? i too have them in the garden. Whats so bad is I NEVER see them as the soil is rich black and they build in that soil so when i go to hoe I end up stepping right dab smack in the middle of them! Ouch! So I read and read how to get rid of them WITHOUT toxic chemicals and came upon the grits thing. I tried it and it ACTUALLY WORKS!!!! Know what else works?? I hated the gnats and skeeters and biting flies always pestering me as I worked. lemongrass oil helped a bit but never lasted as long as I was out there. Again, after some study and reading, i found that if you take B12 complex it tends to keep them away. Well, i started last month and sure enough they linger nearby but won't land on me! I feel empowered for sure! Not to mention a little more energized!!! lol!
Farmgirl #7703
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2018 : 09:38:04 AM
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WooHoo, wonderful garden activities for our Farmgirl Jubilee celebration this year!! I am loving all the flag ideas and yard blooms shared.
Dianna, I tried raising Mason bees here in Florida . Mine hatched, flew out of the house and then never came back!!! I was so disappointed. A Farmgirl from Kentucky, who lives on a farm ,grows them easily so I am thinking my city location was not where the bees wanted to be. Even with the proper type of Mason bees for my area and a spiffy mason bee abode, they didn't stay here. But hopefully, they did some pollinating which helped flowering plants here in our area. Bees are the BEST!!
Happy Farmgirl Weekend everyone!! And a big shout out to our local Bees today for stopping by our homes as they do their important work.
It is a Bee Happy Day today!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2018 : 7:21:21 PM
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Dianna,,, I will have to try the Grits... to rid our ants.. I do use peppermint EO in the house along the baseboard and window siles to keep ants out (aprox 15 =?- drops of peppermint oil, diluted with distilled water, put in a spray bottle)
I have been taking B12 for 2 months now,, had no idea it could ward of pesty bitting bugs..
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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2. We decree, it's Jubilee!: Lets Celebrate 2018 in the Garden! |
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Lets Celebrate 2018 in the Garden!
