Hi Elizabeth,

The beauty of a garden is the ever changing panarama.  At one time I had more gardens, but with a broken foot last May, they became  neglected.  I opted to remove the valuable plants and consoidate the gardens.

Your memories of the beautiful gardens you had will always stay with you as a memory of pleasant times.  Not to say that some day you will  not go back to the more colorful gardens.  Gardeners are flexible people who on a whim uproot a plant and move it to a different location or recreate the gardens.

Come back and read more of the stories that will posted here.

Angela,

A picture is worth a thousand words.  Wish you had sent us a video stream.

For those who would like to see the beauty, go here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantana

It does explain about the different sizes, so those with small gardens could accomadate the plant or bush.

Thank you for sharing your problem and your solution.

Come back often, Angela for a quiet moment in the garden

Cheri,

You have presented a challenge.  Anyone up to it.  That would cause me to learn some more new skills.

Praise to those who can spell chrysanthemum, or as we know it the mum which I can spell.

Thank you for the beautiful description of the chrysanthemum, a plant to enjoy in your garden.

Come back soon and enjoy some more gardens.,

Hello Mary,

Here are some great tips!
Sorry but with this respect I know almost nothing.
I'm not sure if I know how to keep a tool in my hands.
But you can for sure teach me when I'll have a garden of my own.

Have a wonderful "Celebrating" weekend. ;-)
With friendship,
Anamaria

Jenny,

Thank you for sharing gardens in Spain.  It sounds like Mexico, and southern USA/east coast.

We all enjoyed strolling through your gardens.

Would you recommend your angels for garden decorations.  Perhaps the finish you use would not be appropriate for the outdoors.  Could they hang on a wall garden?  Hope you stop back and explain, Angel Lady.

How interesting that a flower in your country represents  your national flag. In our country it would have a different name. 

To think that your gardens are never ending.  Those of us who don't have that say that we wouldn't want it that way as we enjoy the changing seasons.

Looking forward to your return.