No longer having a garden, I have not been able to participate in Cathy’s In a Vase on Monday meme. But my three sweet daughters have given my Arranger a monthly gift of flowers to brighten our apartment. The flowers come all the way from Colombia and arrive fresh at the beginning of each month. This month’s selection is particularly lovely, so I’m happy to share with you.
Please join Cathy at https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com/2021/08/30/in-a-vase-on-monday-bejewelled/ to see her vase this week and that of others who participate in her challenge.
A Walk in the Garden 
How sweet of your daughters.
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You are right…sweet is the right word.
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Found you John! 😀As I said in my reply to your comment I can change the link in your comment on my blog if you want, or you could do it yourself.
I suppose you are used to no longer having a garden any more and have come to terms with it, but after your many years of being involved in gardening I am sure you will still miss it at times. It is such a kind gesture from your daughter to have a monthly offering of blooms to bring floral joy into your house, and I am touched that have chosen to share them with us today – what a bright and sunny contribution they are!
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Thank you, Cathy. You…and your Golfer friend…have made my life richer over the years. I hope I can return to IAVOM from time to time. You are right. I really do miss the garden, but my back tells me we made the right decision to move on.
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That’s kind of you to say so, John. And I am so sorry you have a back problem – had that started before you downsized?
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Such a thoughtful gift from your daughters. It’s a lovely bouquet.
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Thank you, Susie. It’s nice to have real flowers show up each month.
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They are just beautiful! What a stunning color combination and collection of flowers
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I’m so glad you liked them. It is a blessing to receive these arrangements each month.
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A lovely mix, and a wonderful gift. I expect that your arranger loves it too. I love the plant in your blog header too. It has an undersea feel about it. Is it a succulent?
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Thank you, Kris. The plant in the header is a mahonia (grape holly), and that is the bloom in late winter here in NC. I found it growing wild in my grandmother’s woods in Chatham, VA and transplanted several of them to my NC garden. I enjoy your blog; you have taught me so much about succulents. I refer you to my daughter in San Diego for ideas for her garden.
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How lovely! The flowers are beautiful and I love the idea of a regular bunch arriving – it is such a wonderful gift!
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Amonthly bundle of joy.
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How thoughtful of them and the flowers are so sunny and happy looking too. As much as I hate cutting flowers in my own garden I love to get them as a gift 🙂
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My daughters are indeed thoughtful. Glad you liked the arrangement.
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