tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post5915625303326192477..comments2024-01-09T10:08:12.816-08:00Comments on 2 Bags Full - My adventures in travel, knitting, and the blessings of my every day life.: Summer on the Back Deck (and updates on my Grow Your Blog event!!)Vicki Bosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-77860976022634082022012-09-08T17:51:35.860-07:002012-09-08T17:51:35.860-07:00How do you do it all Vicki?!! (My daughter in OH ...How do you do it all Vicki?!! (My daughter in OH said it was so hot and dry that she just gave up on her flowers this year.) I loved learning about the legacy of your sweet peas. You are so blessed to have them and now I see the motivation behind all that care and nurturing! xoxo ~LiliLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-2018621942994169082012-08-08T20:16:26.780-07:002012-08-08T20:16:26.780-07:00Oh Vicki, your yard and flowers are just so beauti...Oh Vicki, your yard and flowers are just so beautiful! I love all the whimsical things you use to display your plants. How lovely it must be to sit outside and knit surrounded by all that glorious color!...and what lovely gifts shell sent you!...I can't wait to see your Autumn nests. I know they'll be totally exquisite! xoxo :)Beedeebabeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00245249753637268186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-82986796159644056272012-08-08T10:51:45.414-07:002012-08-08T10:51:45.414-07:00Your garden is a little bit of paradise on earth. ...Your garden is a little bit of paradise on earth. You are such a creative person and it shows in your beautiful garden. I still wear that darling necklace you sent to me and get compliments every time. Again your garden is a dream.Wildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-5264452470516410502012-08-07T06:43:09.052-07:002012-08-07T06:43:09.052-07:00Vicki, Sitting on your deck has to be Heaven on Ea...Vicki, Sitting on your deck has to be Heaven on Earth! patPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300887002787400706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-61701336991022679412012-08-06T15:33:30.243-07:002012-08-06T15:33:30.243-07:00Such a riot of colour on your deck - happy plants ...Such a riot of colour on your deck - happy plants and flowers make happy people!!!<br />Love all your wonderful planters - the chairs are gorjus - oh how you inspire us dear Vicki!! <br />I've added the Scaevola to my list for Spring - so pretty!<br /><br />I LOVE LOVE LOVE my tea towel thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />warm hugs<br />Shane xoxShane Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674612132049839026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-55485820025462288842012-08-06T06:47:21.176-07:002012-08-06T06:47:21.176-07:00Oh Vicki I have wanted to come back to come back t...Oh Vicki I have wanted to come back to come back to this post for days. I just can't get over how great everything looks with the weather we've had. I'm glad you mentioned it takes all lot of water!!!! and feed. SO many just don't get that. They think they will get great results with just watering when they feel like it. I still have people say "don't you burn the plants if you water during the day?" are you kidding? errr <br />sorry for the rant:)<br />The fleamarket planters really add some fun to the plants. Shows your creativity. <br /><br />A ++++++ <br /><br />x<br />CaroleCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-57373096581602651522012-08-06T02:54:06.430-07:002012-08-06T02:54:06.430-07:00So beautiful, we have had a very wet and not so wa...So beautiful, we have had a very wet and not so warm summer, alot of flowers have flourished with all the rain. Loved the dress you knitted, so cute! Hugs, catherine xBumpkin Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06500642599472040497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-24075502423275192622012-08-06T02:44:52.705-07:002012-08-06T02:44:52.705-07:00Hi my sweet friend,
.... long to sit there with yo...Hi my sweet friend,<br />.... long to sit there with you amongst all the wonderful flowers having a cup of coffeee ... or even better a huge glass of ice tea *lol*. Hope you will have a wonderful week.<br />Love you<br />Myriammyriamkreativhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181300289257461953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-77105226781695505622012-08-05T18:21:24.291-07:002012-08-05T18:21:24.291-07:00Vicki - that first planter is what I use to wash a...Vicki - that first planter is what I use to wash and dye fleeces and yarn. It's a double tub on a stand...very useful!<br />Exciting news about your blog event and the flowers are lovely; they show your TLC.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-9619676191719141512012-08-05T14:53:00.394-07:002012-08-05T14:53:00.394-07:00Hi Vicki,
Oh goodness - your flowers are beautif...Hi Vicki,<br /> <br />Oh goodness - your flowers are beautiful - I really think container flowers do well in th heat if you water them a lot - like you do. Everything is lovely and your new furniture is perfect for your great deck.<br /><br />I am looking forward to the new badge that Karen is designing - isn't she amazing? Count on me to participate and display the new badge.<br />Have a wonderful week.<br />Blessings,<br />ErinThe Painted Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294161760619834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-11278923369792436032012-08-05T04:05:07.114-07:002012-08-05T04:05:07.114-07:00It is cold here so not much colour in my garden, s...It is cold here so not much colour in my garden, so it was such a pleasure looking at all your beautiful colour. It makes me eager for spring/summer to arrive.<br /><br />I also enjoyed looking at your list if books you are reading, I think I will check these out.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-45477674651205544052012-08-04T17:16:54.839-07:002012-08-04T17:16:54.839-07:00Hi Vicki,
Wow your plants are gorgeous! I can...Hi Vicki,<br /><br />Wow your plants are gorgeous! I can't keep mine going and the ones that have managed to survive have been eaten by deer :(<br /><br />Your deck is heavenly.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161905717646343288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-30684222994953112242012-08-04T09:48:38.099-07:002012-08-04T09:48:38.099-07:00All your summer flowers are beautiful! Especially...All your summer flowers are beautiful! Especially love your ideas for planters - the tub and the wheel barrow and chair!! <br />The over 100 degree heat has hurt my back yard patio!! Love your lantana!Suzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105925017959326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-61397234965569156542012-08-04T07:11:34.862-07:002012-08-04T07:11:34.862-07:00Vicki your flowers are truly stunning and I love a...Vicki your flowers are truly stunning and I love all the unusual vintage planters that you've created. Clever girl!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-8380716020628138762012-08-03T10:59:02.421-07:002012-08-03T10:59:02.421-07:00Hi sweet Vicki,
I feel bad about not writing to y...Hi sweet Vicki,<br /><br />I feel bad about not writing to you more regularly!!<br />I have been going to the Dr's 3 to 4 times a week for my back, hip and leg pain!! I have awesome Dr's that are trying to put me back together again!! I will be busy with them till sometime in September!! <br />You are in my thoughts a lot...wish we lived closer!!<br />I am celebrating my birthday next week on the 8th. and feel every bit and more my age now!! Lol<br /><br />Love your beautiful garden!! The flowers are gorgeous!! I would love to sit with you there and have some lemonade!! <br /><br />Love and God bless you and yours,<br /><br />Susan<br />xxoosjmcdowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00491961552727012212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-29307647447861593052012-08-03T07:28:29.606-07:002012-08-03T07:28:29.606-07:00How do you over-winter your bleeding heart vine? I...How do you over-winter your bleeding heart vine? It is beautiful.Kathy -MIQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688123959398557729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-42296984530538146452012-08-03T00:12:32.814-07:002012-08-03T00:12:32.814-07:00Wow, Vicki, you green fingered magician! What an a...Wow, Vicki, you green fingered magician! What an absolutely stunning display of gorgeous flowers. I am in awe.Lululizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252036505940629329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-82388916647139096112012-08-02T19:00:27.914-07:002012-08-02T19:00:27.914-07:00Hi Vicki, Your flowers are beautiful and your deck...Hi Vicki, Your flowers are beautiful and your deck looks inviting. I have a washtub sitting in my basement. It belonged to my hubby's grandmother. I have people offer to buy it, but there is sentimental attachment to it. I love the beaded dress in the previous post and your little one looked so adorable. I will definitely keep January 19th on my calendar. I haven't blog a lot lately as I am working on a commission. I just took a break tonight to do some catch up reading and seeing what my friends have been doing. Have a great weekend. Hugs Your Missouri Friend.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648865214694535566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-2323470841198863352012-08-02T12:45:29.721-07:002012-08-02T12:45:29.721-07:00May I come live on your deck??? It looks like hea...May I come live on your deck??? It looks like heaven..all the beautiful colors from all those heavenly flowers. What a wonderful place for relaxing (assuming you get to do that once in awhile!) Re: previous post.. how sweet is that dress on that sweet little girl. Of course she twirled, what little girl wouldn't?<br />I'm soooo glad I'm on the list for the Harvest nest, it will be yummy.mardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039857567917347954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-71822533456265654072012-08-02T10:05:42.532-07:002012-08-02T10:05:42.532-07:00Oh Vicki, I'm in serious love of all your plan...Oh Vicki, I'm in serious love of all your plantings, in wheel barrows and wash tubs, just how cute!!<br /><br />And, I can't wait for my harvest nest!!<br /><br />P.S. - I did forget to update you - my mom loved the nest - serious love!! XOKim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-44501359653202891752012-08-02T07:19:10.179-07:002012-08-02T07:19:10.179-07:00Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh I would just love to sit on your de...Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh I would just love to sit on your deck and take in the sights. It is simply breathtaking. You've got mighty generous sisters, I gotta say that much. And great giveaway win. Way to go ...<br />kosec@sbcglobal.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-48329934972358752842012-08-02T04:58:17.783-07:002012-08-02T04:58:17.783-07:00Wow, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. The planter is...Wow, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. The planter is to die for. However, I do not think those flowers are Lobelia. They look like Fan Flowers (Scaevola) to me. Lobelia is a very delicate flower that seldom makes it past July as the sun and heat burn it off. I did quite a few planters with Scaevola this year but was disappointed with some of the results. Quite a few did not produce like they usually do and I think it has to do with the vendor I got them from. Besides the usual blue (purple) and white, I got some yellow and pink. Those last two colors are very leggy and I will not get them again. I cut them back in opens that will improve their blooms. There is still about two and a half months to go for flower season and I am hoping for the best.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-27210843074171369072012-08-02T04:56:56.444-07:002012-08-02T04:56:56.444-07:00Your garden is so beautiful! I could spend many ha...Your garden is so beautiful! I could spend many happy hours there. Love your creative planters, too.Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-87678627886020129442012-08-02T01:41:00.252-07:002012-08-02T01:41:00.252-07:00Embarassingly I have to admit my mistake in identi...Embarassingly I have to admit my mistake in identifying your plant yesterday which upon reflection I think may actually be a Scaevola. You may deduct 10 house points from my score board:)Mr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4929511054591326802.post-41019527310343331612012-08-02T00:27:10.331-07:002012-08-02T00:27:10.331-07:00Dear Vicki, your garden is blooming like Paradise....Dear Vicki, your garden is blooming like Paradise.<br />So many wonderful flowers, and your deck looks wonderfully ,and a great place to relax between all the nature beauty.<br />Sweet friend, you have made that spot so gorgeous , I love the old chairs you painted with your mom- a lovely detail<br />Hugs and love,DortheDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.com