In the bare spot next to my office, that I've dubbed Butterfly Haven, there will be Giant Sunflowers, California Poppy, and Cosmos. Already in residence is the Shrimp plant and Butterfly Bush. Oh, yeah, and lots of wind chimes. I take great delight in hearing them tinkle in the breeze. *giggle*
I ran out of steam about 10 am but hope tomorrow to plant the remainder of the seeds: Shasta Daisy, English Daisy, Johnny Jump-up, and Bachelor Button.
There should also a "mystery plant" in Butterfly Haven that Hubby and I found growing along Wall's Siding Road here in our county. Last year we collected seeds from it. These seeds have joined in with the domestic's above. At maturity the mystery plant is taller than me with long white flowers. I've tried and tried to identify it to no avail. Anyway, in about 8 weeks, if all goes well, there should be a profusion of color. All these flowers are dandy attractants for the Butterflies, Hummingbirds and other of God's creatures that I so enjoy.
There's a lot to be thankful for today and every day, one of which is it seems I can garden almost as well as I could before the Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms and surgery. There's no pain, lightheartedness, vision loss or nausea. Thank you LORD Jesus for your mercy. Being out of pain is like being released from years of imprisonment. I don't know why but it reminds me of how all of us who trust and believe in salvation by the innocent shed blood of our LORD are being transformed inside into a thing of beauty for Him. These small reminders of His majesty are all around us if we'll only look.
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There is 'joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart' today! I pray your day is joyful too. Share what you're thankful for.
What an uplifting post, Sparky! Be sure and post pictures when the flowers bloom---I am a frustrated gardener on a slip of land in the city!
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Thanks for the smiles...many things to be thankful for here...have a beautiful day, Sparky. {waving to Steve and hugging the boys, wink}
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ReplyDeleteYes they are! And I am so happy to read that you are feeling fantastic. I love what you're doing with your "office"!!
SO glad to hear you're feeling so much better! And I loved this post and also hope that you post pictures as everything starts to grow and bloom! My mother had a large vegetable garden in our backyard when we were growing up...she used to just wander through it after dinner...got strength from it.
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Your harvest should be incredible!
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I look forward to photos of the mystery flower/ plant. I think there's a bit of Nancy Drew in me. Perhaps together, we (your blogging friends) can solve this.
I hope you have a blessed Easter.
He Lives!
Love,
Jackie
You have a beautiful yard. Like you, I love to attract butterflies/hummers and I adore wind chimes.
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