-- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"Out of gardens grow fleeting flowers but lasting friendships."
--Beverly Rose Hopper
"But friendship is precious, not only in the shade,
but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent
arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine."
--Thomas Jefferson
"Friends are like the pillars on a porch. Sometimes they
hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes
it's just enough to know that they are standing by."
--Author Unknown
"The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth."
~Dorothy Frances Gurney, "Garden Thoughts"
"Earth laughs in flower."-- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"When you throw dirt, you lose ground."
Texan proverb
"The World is so empty if one thinks only of the mountains, rivers, and cities;
but to know someone who thinks and feels with us, and who, though distant
is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden."
--Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends."
Kozuko Okakura
Garden photographs by Vicky Darnell, Garden Girl 10106, and Mom of a German Shorthair.
I love the quote about throwing dirt, lol. Seems fitting for some of what goes on at RMS.
ReplyDeleteThose gardens are exceptionally beautiful!
What a wonderful tribute to some beautiful gardens and the people that poured their hearts and souls into those gardens. I loved the phrases you included, they were perfect and so needed. Yet again another wonderful job... you are an angel.. Hugs to ya dear friend. Lynne
ReplyDeleteWell...am I ever glad I stopped in here before bedtime! I am so happy to see that you have chosen some very deserving gardens to showcase for us today! Your words said so much to us all. Thanks again for a wonderful treat for the heart and the eyes!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the ladies who had their gardens featured today...they are some of my all time favorites!
You can reach the very depths of one's heart, and spirit of one's soul, just by reaching out to your keyboard. You are truly a God-send; an angel here who heals wounds without even touching the sick. God bless you, dear one, and thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhen you go into a garden you let out a sigh.The air is filled with beautiful sights and smells. The heart feels lighter in a garden, there is no hate no meaness, just peace.Thank you Gollum and these lovely ladies for a little bit of PEACE>Kathy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gardens, each and every one! Have to say I have a soft spot for Vicky's though, because she has such a great view too!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH GOLLUM FOR SHOWING MY SPACE.I TRULY FEEL "LIKE A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY"NOW.I LOVE YOUR BLOG,VERY "HAVE TO READ"HA.TODAY,I DO BELIEVE IS MY FAVORITE.THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM,ALL OF US CAN USE ALITTLE MORE.HA..
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say, as tears roll down my face. I am so humbled. I thank you. vickydarnell
ReplyDeleteAs always wonderful eye candy! Thanks for stopping in and your kind words! Hoping to teach and learn all about design and RMS and your blog, and my class has truly helped~~just wanting to share with anyone interested in learning! Keep it up Gollum you are doing a great job! French;)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite quote was: "Friends are like the pillars on a porch. Sometimes they
ReplyDeletehold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes
it's just enough to know that they are standing by."
--Author Unknown
Also, exceptional garden postings today. Thank you.
Naz
I'm with life on bonnie lane, I really got a chuckle out of "When you throw dirt, you lose ground." I will add that to my faves. I don't know who the author is, but here is another fave I'd like to share along those lines, "The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." Thanks for all the great quotes and beautiful garden photos. Loved them all. Also, thanks for the exceptional music playlist. I always leave yours running while I surf RMS. Have a fun day! Penny aka interiorpassion
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Mom's on RMS?
ReplyDeleteAnybody know?
Gollum, I love your pictures. The subject matter is wonderful. What do you do to the photos to get that effect? Christy:-)<><
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What happened to MOM on RMS?
ReplyDeleteShe was there and then, POOF, she's gone?
Gollum, Being the gardener that I am this is right up my alley. I love the gardens you have chosen. I am also really into poetry so I love that you've combined the two.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!! Terrie
HELLO GOLLUM.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING MY RAIN LAMP.I NEVER DREAMT OF MAKING "THE BIG TIME'.I FEEL VERY HONORED,EVEN MY DH WAS IMPRESSED AND HE'S NOT SURE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.HATHANK YOU AGAIN,I TRULY FEEL LIKE "ONE OF THE FAMILY".
ReplyDeleteHELLO GOLLUM,I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR POSTING MY SPACE.I NEVER DREAMT I WOULD EVER MAKE THE "BIG TIME'LIKE THE REST OF THESE WONDERFUL HOMES.I TRULY FEEL LIKE A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.
ReplyDeleteI loved visiting the beautiful gardens today of Vicky, Garden Girl, and Mom. Thanks for the music you selected and for the inspirational quotes. I'm in the midst of a re-landscaping project, and these gardens show me how my own gardens want to look! If I could achieve a gracious entry way for my tiny ranch-style home like GG's it would make me happy to open the door when leaving or coming home! And seeing the garden designs of Vicky have given me some good ideas for my back yard. Of course, Mom's home is spectacular and unique inside and out--just like she is! Thanks Gollum for bringing joy to RMS! Fieldstone/Pam
ReplyDelete~~~ "Short sweet and to the point", darling VICKY said it so well ~ and it's DEFINITELY a "DITTO" from me, dearest Gollum-Girl!!! I still love that your identity is a "mystery" (for a MULTITUDE of VERY good reasons!), so I feel rather guilty "EXPOSING" WHO you really ARE, but, I MUST!!! ~~~ Yes, I KNOW, for a FACT, Y-O-U are the/our beloved "Angel Clarence", in "IT'S A WONDERFL LIFE", aren't you??? (I just KNEW it!) ~You can lift someone UP, like no one I have ever known, and you ARE "the wind beneath MY wings!"~~~ With sincerity, thanks and the warmest hugs, Linda (aka "mom...")
ReplyDeleteThanks for the beautiful gardens, the quotes of wisdon and humor and the great music. I do enjoy this blog more everyday. Have a great day Gollum! Vicki (nycek RMS)
ReplyDeleteMORNING GOLLUM,I WANT TO EXPLAIN WHY I POSTED SO MANY OF THE SAME MESSAGE TO YOU.I AM ALOT,THECNICALLY CHALLENGED.HAI HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR DAYS AND DAYS TO LEAVE COMMENTS ON YOUR BLOG.THEY NEVER WENT THROUGH.AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY FINALLY DID,YEA-
ReplyDeleteA most exquisite post! Suesue
ReplyDeleteI tried leaving a comment yesterday but can't find it. so I'll try again.
ReplyDeleteGollum, you are a heaven sent, and it is an honor to be a part of your "Great Garden of Words". you bring sunshine to my day. Thank you for also including my dear friends.Vicky,Tootsie,Lynne,and Sasha, who are so deserving.again I am humbled. (GardenGirl)