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Jul 16, 2016 8:05 AM CST
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Name: Lisa Klette
Dayton, KY (Zone 6a)
Region: Kentucky Sempervivums Lilies Irises Hostas Garden Art
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@dogwalker. Chuck, you and your wife did a wonderful job, It looks beautiful!
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Jul 16, 2016 8:37 AM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all
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Chuck and Marilyn--Good job! Nice flowers! Good color arrangement!

May you be blessed with a joy and peace filled year!
One to take to heart....1 John 4 ..............................................Where there is smoke...there is fire...in most cases the smoke will kill you long before the fire consumes you. Beware of smoke screens! Freedom is not free and when those who have not paid the price or made the sacrifice...think that only they are right and entitled to speak...they bring us tryanny.
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Jul 16, 2016 10:32 AM CST
Name: Chuck
Gorham Maine (Zone 5a)
Daylilies Hummingbirder Garden Ideas: Level 1
I was amiss when I first made the posting not to add information about how the garden came into being.
Marilyn worked for 25 years in an early intervention program in Mass. for children from birth to 3 years old. Some had premature birth requirements, some had physical needs, others families were facing life changing situations such as neurological problems.
Marilyn job was as a "developmental educator" and she worked with both the child and the family. Needless to say in this area you have successes and you have failures. In either case although you try it is very difficult not to become attached to these young lives.
One family had a beautiful baby girl who they named Erin. It wasn't long after her birth that it was found that something wasn't quite right with Erin. Testing revealed that at 8 months she had developed an inoperable brain tumor. Erin became part of Marilyn 's life through work. Everyone knew what was going to happen, just not when. Just before her 5th birthday Erin went to be with the Lord. In her brief life she had touched so many people with her brave struggle. Erin's favorite color was pink. Marilyn created "Erin,s garden" with all pink flowers and plants in tribute to both her and her family. Marilyn continued the garden when we moved to Maine.
The healing part of this story is that the Early Invention program help her 7yr. old brother, Jack to better understand and deal with the loss of his sister. Also the mom also used her experience to deal with the loss and also became an employee and worked with other families that were dealing with loss.
So any time you see flowers from Erin's garden you'll know that her memory is still alive'
Chuck
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Jul 16, 2016 10:51 AM CST
Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
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Chuck - What a wonderful reason for gardening! Your wife is an earth angel to so many! I work with children with varying special needs as well as gen ed students in PreK. We have lost children due to illnesses. It is a very challenging situation for everyone, including teachers and staff. And very emotionally draining. But it is also extremely rewarding! Tell your wife that her work has probably touched more lives than she will ever know. What an honor to have known Erin during the short life she had here on earth. She was probably a beautiful and memorable ripple in the big pond of life. Lovey dubby
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us.
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Jul 16, 2016 1:07 PM CST
Name: Cynthia (Cindy)
Melvindale, Mi (Zone 5b)
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What a beautiful story Chuck. Thumbs up
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Jul 16, 2016 3:54 PM CST
Name: Sharon Rose
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
Grace of the Lord Jesus be with all
Amaryllis Region: Texas Enjoys or suffers hot summers Salvias Lilies Irises
Hibiscus Garden Art Daylilies Cottage Gardener Container Gardener Composter
I agree It takes a special person! Angel Many blessings to you both
and may miracles be around every corner!
One to take to heart....1 John 4 ..............................................Where there is smoke...there is fire...in most cases the smoke will kill you long before the fire consumes you. Beware of smoke screens! Freedom is not free and when those who have not paid the price or made the sacrifice...think that only they are right and entitled to speak...they bring us tryanny.
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Jul 16, 2016 4:07 PM CST
Name: Debra
Nashville, TN (Zone 7a)
Butterflies Cat Lover Daylilies Seed Starter Region: Tennessee
Lisa - I enjoyed the garden tour! You have packed a lot of plants into a small lot, creating lots of areas to relax and enjoy the beauty.
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Jul 17, 2016 9:54 AM CST
Name: Ginny G
Central Iowa (Zone 5a)
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Lisa - beautiful garden! I love it when I can see the gardens and how they fit in with the property. Well done Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Thank You! for sharing. My daughter lives in Northern Kentucky. Love the gardens down there
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