There is nothing better for mind , spirit and body than a spring day in the Garden.... of course unless it's a day in the garden with friends willing to roll up their sleeves and help get things in order for a wonderful garden season.
This year even getting in the garden has been a bit challenging, which often leaves me frustrated. Mr. G's outdoor spring list for the property is already enormous, that I feel guilty asking for him to do more. Especially when it's things that I should be doing without a problem. So, I put it out to the Universe and next thing I know, our friends from Vermont came to visit ~ and one of the first things they said was "Ok guys, what needs to be done? We are here to work, we've brought our gardening clothes".
After enjoying their company... our guests reminded us that they wanted to help and started tackling project after project ... While the English green thumb hubby gave Mr. G a hand with the chainsaw; moving some brush, trimming trees. My sweet Parisian friend (his wife) made it her mission to get unsightly weeds under control.
All I can say is "thank you" first to our dear friends English Hubby and French Wife ... for being the wonderful friends (extended family) you are. We truly treasure you and our friendship, and are most appreciative of your hands on attitude! and Second for remembering to ask for help ... our Angels really do listen, when we ask HIM for something and they are most happy to set about putting things in motion.
So, lets take a stroll.....
Our little Magnolia tree made the week as it dazzled us with its colorful soft lilac blooms ...
Our Angel Garden is the first of the gardens to bring to life the colors that only Mother Nature can produce!
Of course our tulips offer up a bit of sunshine too!!
Butterflies take flight in search of a spot in which to bask in the warmth of the day's sun....
Even a robin is not scared off by our noisy human presence ... it continues on about its day.
Our little Gabbana is delighted that she has found a flower that is not told to leave alone...
As all gardeners know, to enjoy one's gardens there is a labour of love that must first be done...
Here our Butterfly Garden is starting to come alive ... giving us various shades of green. But not all that is green should be in the garden...and boy do the weeds seem to find their perfect home alongside the flower plants. The photo above is our Butterfly Garden BEFORE ......
Our Parisian friend and nature loving friend discovered the dandelion/weed "thingy"...
no weed had a chance ...
And here is the Butterfly Garden breathing happily with no pesky weeds and a good turning of soil.
and a day in the garden would not be complete with out lots of water and fresh fruits to keep one going..
(merci mon ami... it was perfect ).
This is how we get around our property and haul things to and from the gardens...
This little Fairy ... is the inspiration for a new garden we are creating this year...
I'm so happy you joined us for a day in the garden!
Do you garden?
What have you found works best to keep the weeds away ?
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