My Mother's Garden
My Mother's garden, welcomes us to spring forth.
With teasing yellow for daisies; my Mom adds pink, orange, and violet blue objects like color charts for the flowers to take cue. What color are you?
Take root! Bloom where you are planted. Any container will do. Zinc buckets with hen and chickens line the pathways.
A black crow stands out amongst the first kisses of Spring. Variety is the seed to a colorful bouquet.
Everything is a jewel in her garden. A rusty milk can with crowning glory.
My Mom, the flower that blooms endlessly year round.
No wonder you are so creative.....beautiful.... judy
Posted by:judypatooote | 05 July 2007 at 09:03 PM
This whole entry is so touching to me, but I was particularly inspired by the bucket of hen & chicks. Today I went out and recreated it in a vintage bucket I've been saving. Please tell your mother thank-you for the inspiration, from me.
Posted by:Sue K. | 01 July 2007 at 04:44 AM
No wonder you hav impeccable taste! :)
Posted by:Mary Anne Davis | 15 March 2007 at 06:46 PM
The subtle hints of spring are beginning to dance in our gardens YAY. Such a lovely and inviting place to be I am sure!
XO
Kristen
Posted by:Kristen Robisnon | 15 March 2007 at 01:26 AM
A beautiful post...happy signs of Spring and your mother is very attractive! you two look so alike!
Posted by:Anastasia | 14 March 2007 at 10:25 AM
Your Mom is beautiful as is her yard. I can see where you get your creativity from.
Posted by:Linda | 14 March 2007 at 07:32 AM
Your mother is so lovely and she has that spark of the reference of nature and love of life in her eyes...it is unmistakeable. You have the same spark in your eyes!
Posted by:JRoesner80@aol.com | 14 March 2007 at 03:12 AM
Corey is blessed with two amazing parents. Each one of their 5 children is unique in their own way -- they have many talents which you can now see come from the genes of those that bore them. Dolores' garden is one-of-a-kind -- like her.
Posted by:Cousin Linda | 13 March 2007 at 05:28 PM
Oh Corey your mum is a soulmate! Please tell her how much I love the pictures of her country garden! I also just love her hair! You have such a big gorgeous family!
Posted by:Carol | 13 March 2007 at 01:55 PM
Your mama appears to be calling your heart here:) Beautiful mom, Beautiful daughter!
Posted by:berrie | 13 March 2007 at 12:20 PM
No wonder you see beauty everywhere you look :)
Posted by:parisbreakfasts | 13 March 2007 at 09:44 AM
Corey! what a wonderful family you have, your mother is so beautiful and "chic"! thank you for sharing these moments with us and enjoy!
Posted by:Catalina | 13 March 2007 at 07:08 AM
I can't remember the last time I saw hen-and-chicks...and the rusty milk-can...feels like "old home week" for me! Thanx again for sharing!
Posted by:carlene | 13 March 2007 at 06:36 AM
Oh your mom is darling! And her garden treasures! Did you get back safe??? xxo, vanessa
Posted by:Vanessa | 13 March 2007 at 06:30 AM
I love the creativity your mother expresses in her garden and what a fine looking lady she is! hugs NG
Posted by:naturegirl | 13 March 2007 at 04:56 AM
Beautiful picture of Dolores!!
Posted by:Toni Mason | 13 March 2007 at 04:20 AM
Your mom's garden is just great. How nice that look so much like her.
I hope your dad is doing okay.
Posted by:Sandy | 13 March 2007 at 02:28 AM
Your mom is beautiful, the men in your life (all of them!) are beautiful, your dad is a treasure, a garden of bliss.
Posted by:Shelley Noble | 13 March 2007 at 01:50 AM
Your mother is the most beautiful flower you have photographed here!
Posted by:Beachy | 13 March 2007 at 12:41 AM
What a beautiful bloom she is too!!
Posted by:patpaulk | 13 March 2007 at 12:26 AM
Aww, what a beautiful garden, a beautiful mom, and a beautiful daughter.
Posted by:Gina | 13 March 2007 at 12:17 AM
Beautiful garden. Beautiful mother. Beautiful writer. It all goes hand in hand!
Posted by:AJ | 12 March 2007 at 11:57 PM
Corey,you are as beautiful as your mother inside and out.I'm so glad to be able to share friendship with the both of you! Yes,Dolores your flower garden is beautiful.
Posted by:Shelley | 12 March 2007 at 11:27 PM
Oh, she's gorgeous! I see where you get all your beauty and talent from, my dear!
xoxo
Posted by:Regina Clare Jane | 12 March 2007 at 10:58 PM
Beautiful, rich colours.
Posted by:Nora | 12 March 2007 at 10:52 PM
Your mom is a very colourful lady.
Posted by:Di Overton | 12 March 2007 at 10:06 PM
Wow your mother is so beautiful! x
Posted by:Kristy | 12 March 2007 at 09:55 PM
I love the second picture so much, the lovely colours together hinting of vibrant country life. Your mother's garden is amazing, wonderful everytime you take us on a walk. You look so much like your mum :) both a heart of gold.
Posted by:cruststation | 12 March 2007 at 09:19 PM
Those pictures make me smile! The colors and the arrangements - so fun and happy. Your mother seems like an amazing woman...
Posted by:Lei | 12 March 2007 at 09:13 PM
Your Mother and her garden are lovely! Yes, you do look like her! Cool! I love those rustic gardens...it reminds me so much of my Grandmother's !
Posted by:pam aries | 12 March 2007 at 09:11 PM
You look like your beautiful mom!
Posted by:meredith | 12 March 2007 at 07:13 PM
Laughed at French husband's comment. Beautiful flowers. Qu'elle est belle, ta mere, comme toi aussi!
Posted by:MB | 12 March 2007 at 06:58 PM
what a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman...
Posted by:stephanie s | 12 March 2007 at 06:11 PM
Love your pictures. Your mom looks very young at heart! There's a sparkle about her!
Posted by:Flights | 12 March 2007 at 05:34 PM
Oh my gosh, Corey, you look so much like your mom! And she's beautiful!
Posted by:susanna | 12 March 2007 at 05:33 PM
Such lovely flowers, imaginative containers and of course, loveliest of all, your mom (you resemble her a lot).
Posted by:Paris Parfait | 12 March 2007 at 05:13 PM
Oh Corey, you look so much like your lovely mother! Welcome home, I hope you all arrived safely. I am so sorry that I missed seeing you - but shall await Summer...
Posted by:Ulla | 12 March 2007 at 04:57 PM
I'm tempted to start some of those hens and chickens! I've never had those before! I'd LOVE to walk in your mother's garden, it looks beauty full just like her!!!and I LOVE crows! Welcome back home to France Girly!!! xo, Cro
Posted by:turquoisecro | 12 March 2007 at 04:21 PM
I just love your mother's garden! She is so creative!
Love, love, love!
Posted by:wishes heros | 12 March 2007 at 03:48 PM
What a great eye for color ande design your mom has! She is also quite beautiful. It seems that everyone in your family is very good looking and model material!
Posted by:martina | 12 March 2007 at 03:42 PM
Your Mom`s garden....where you remember her...picture her and treasure her....she`s lovely!!
Posted by:Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 12 March 2007 at 03:38 PM
What a wonderful eye your mother has for creative planting. It's clear to see where you got your good looks!
Posted by:Star | 12 March 2007 at 03:37 PM
Thank you for the glimpse into the garden...and of your lovely "mum"..
xo
Posted by:Dawn | 12 March 2007 at 03:35 PM
Everything just lovely, beautiful tribute to your mother's garden artistry.
How come mothers are so good with gardens? Mine's the same ....
Posted by:Merisi | 12 March 2007 at 03:04 PM
Lovely, just lovely all around.
a.
Posted by:andrea | 12 March 2007 at 02:38 PM
I'll trade you a NYC chocolate tour for a garden tour at your mom's.
What a dreamy garden...sigh
Posted by:parisbreakfasts | 12 March 2007 at 02:22 PM
Your mom......her garden....her family......BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by:Anna | 12 March 2007 at 02:09 PM
Your mom is beautiful. You look a lot like her. Container gardens are some of my favorite.
Posted by:CathyC | 12 March 2007 at 02:05 PM
What a lovely tribute to your mom! I love her garden and the clever re-use of items. Practical and beautiful!
Posted by:boliyou | 12 March 2007 at 02:02 PM
Wow, you're mom looks incredible! You resemble her very much.
I envy that things are blooming for her already as I sit here waiting for the ice and snow to melt.
I'm going to collect the posts about her gardens to inspire me.....
Posted by:Shannon | 12 March 2007 at 01:49 PM