I am happy to be back after a long absence from the blogoshpere. Having retired from gardening a few years ago and moving into a retirement community, I have to rely on memories of my gardens. Each week, I hope to share with you “The Most Beautiful Flower” in gardens of the past. Please enjoy.
The color and texture of daylily Obsidian is like royal velvet. I want to rub my finger on it…gently. It was a gift from a daylily gardener in Northern Virginia. What a gracious lady.
A Walk in the Garden 
Beautiful!
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Thank you.
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Hi John, it’s nice to hear from you and look at the flowers from your beautiful garden. I have pictures from your garden too. It was a treat to be invited to your home so we could all enjoy your garden. We are moving to a retirement home too and I am taking as many pots of shrubs and flowers as my porch can hold and still be able to sit down.
I will look forward to seeing the flowers you post.
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Thank you, Barbara. I hope your move to retirement is as pleasant as ours has been.
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Glad to see your post – and your flowers – back. Life can be a walk in the garden, even in our memories.
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Thank you for your kind thought. I’m glad to share some of the memories.
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It is good to see you back.
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It’s good to be back. Thanks.
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John – So nice to hear from you. I’ve missed all your wonderful Monday in a Vase postings. Looking forward to more. Hope to see you at the picnic.
Hugs.
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Hope to see you then. Best to Morry.
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Welcome back! I like the velvety petals and the rich colour. Plants are all the better for having memories of good people attached.
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I was fortunate to meet the lady who so graciously gave me the daylily.
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What a beautiful flower!
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I’m glad you like it.
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I am glad of your return John. I look forward to seeing your favorite flowers.
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There will be a lot coming. Stay tuned.
Thanks for your note.
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Lovely flower, and so nice to see you back on line again!
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Thanks, Lindy. I am looking forward to sharing flower pix with folks who love beautiful flowers.
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John, so lovely to see you blogging again! Your daylily really is a beauty. Yes, I can imagine touching those silky petals too. 😃
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Thanks. I have enjoyed following your garden adventures.
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Wonderful to see you here again John – you have been missed and I’ll look forward to your insights. That daylily is a velvety joy!
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Thank you, Cathy. It’s good to be feeling better about now and the future.
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Thank you for sharing your expertise again. We’ve missed you. Our Pleine Aire painting group enjoyed painting in your yard so many times, it was always a treat! These flowers are lovely. Blessings! Suzy Wilson
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Thanks, Suzy. I always enjoyed having your group in my garden. I saw Carol P. a few weeks ago with good memories of your visits.
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