Mom's Garden

Wednesday, March 14, 2012


 Yesterday, client work took me to my home town and of course I made sure that it included a visit with Mom.  Now this might mean we are a complete "snore", but when we get together, it is imperative that we stroll through the garden to check for new blooms/growth.


This blush color is one of my absolute favorite camellias.  I could plan an entire room around this flower.


Flowering quince is one of my favorite cutting flowers.  I love seeing a single branch in a plain glass vase.  Stunning.


Does anyone remember this boxwood wreath from Christmas?  It is just as green now as it was then.  Mom plans to leave it up all year and I love how it looks in her foyer.

I plan to take off the rest of the week to catch up on client projects.  See you next week.

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24 comments:

  1. Lisa ScibiliaMarch 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Oh my gosh, I need to move further down this East Coast of ours! I can't believe your mom already has beautiful blooms like that! How lovely!

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  2. Courtenay@Creek Line HouseMarch 14, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I can't believe those flowers are already so beautiful! And I thought my few crocuses were impressive!

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  3. Cathy WallMarch 14, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Beautiful! Enjoy your time off and get lots done!

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  4. Carmel @ Our Fifth HouseMarch 14, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful blooms! I want a boxwood wreath for my front door. Have a great rest of the week!

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  5. AshleyMarch 14, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I can't explain how jealous I am of the bountiful flowering quince--it's absolutely gorgeous!

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  6. LisaMendeMarch 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Loved the idea of strolling in the yard and checking out the blooms! BTW I love your bathroom, don't change a thing!

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  7. hartmomMarch 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Lovely blooms Rene, so gorgeous. I will miss your posts for the rest of the week, but enjoy your well-deserved time off for projects.

    Karen

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  8. DeseraeMarch 14, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Wow, such beautiful blooms!!! Love the boxwood wreath too :o)
    ~Des

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  9. Courtney {a thoughtful place}March 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    I need a boxwood wreath. Was just thinking about that yesterday. Fresh flowers are my all time favorite accessory. Good for you for taking the rest of the week off. Good luck with the client work.

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  10. pam {simple details}March 14, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    So pretty! We are a snore for sure, my mom and I were touring what's 'going to bloom' when it warms up! Enjoy your projects!

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  11. KarenaMarch 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    What gorgeous blooms; and I am amazed that the boxwood wreath is still flourishing!!

    Please do come over to visit, I have a New Giveaway from Fresh Produce I think you will love!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  12. laxsupermomMarch 14, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    So pretty! I can't wait til things start blooming around here.

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  13. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 14, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Your mother's flowers are gorgeous! I'm glad you're taking time to smell the roses-I mean camellias and quince!

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  14. AllisonMarch 14, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Your Mom's flowers are gorgeous! My Mom and I would do the same thing...take a walk through the garden and look at everything. A special mother/daughter time. I really would love to have a boxwood wreath. So simple and beautiful. Enjoy the rest of your week, Rene.

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  15. An Urban CottageMarch 15, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    We don't see camellia's up here so I'm not sure but that one seems huge.

    I just threw my boxwood wreaths out and felt guilty because, although they were dried out, they still looked perfect.

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  16. CindyMarch 15, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    GASP! Just look at that Camelia, it's breathtaking! Do you know the name of it? I love the light pink ruffly bloom. And the boxwood wreath is still that green???, and it's real? That's wonderful...

    Cindy

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  17. HollyMarch 16, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    My Mom and I do the same thing when she comes over or when I go to her house too. She is really knowledgeable about flowers and gardening so I take any advice I can get. I appreciate it so much now that I'm older unlike when I was younger and it was snooze fest.

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  18. EuniceMarch 16, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Olá,!
    Quero te convidar a conhecer o meu cantinho.
    casademariamaria.blogspot.com
    te aguardo...
    bjs

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  19. KatieMarch 16, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Camelias are one of my favorites, and I can easily see how that one bloom could inspire an entire room. My favorite camelia tends to be the one I am looking at that very moment ... ha!

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  20. classic • casual • homeMarch 18, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Your mom's house and camellias are gorgeous...I think there is a typo in the first sentence... my dyslexia catches things. Happy St,. Patrick's day!!!

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  21. RenéMarch 18, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Ah! Thank you! I fixed it :)

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  22. RenéMarch 18, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Cindy, similar varieties are Virgina and April blush. Though I am not sure of this actual camellia. If I find out, I will post a comment.

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  23. pve designMarch 20, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Rene,
    Is that your Mother's home? I hope you send me a photo so I can create a work of art for her or for you to give to her....those flowers are gorgeous. Our Spring is starting up here....and I can hardly wait to garden.
    pve

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  24. LA VIE EN ROSEMarch 27, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Rene, love your blog! these photos are lovely - especially the one with the quince outside your mother's house - just beautiful!

    Sharon

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