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  • May. 1, 2008

    ~ Show and Tell Friday~ Spring Is Here ! ~



    Spring Is Here !

    I wanted to show you that I don't live in Narnia (where winter never ends) and spring did arrive ! 


    Here is some of my bulbs getting ready to bloom hopefully soon !!!


    My First tulips !!!


    I don't remember what this flower is ((blush))


    Here is what we have going on our plant bench
    broccoli , cabbage, kale, and cauliflower


    Peppers sweet and hot



    *** Remeber in Show and Tell Friday ...the best way to get a comment is to give a comment. ***

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    ~Make a Show and Tell Post and make sure it is wholesome.   It can be pretty much what ever you want to share.  It could be about you ...or your family ....or what is going on in your homeschooling.

    ~Some how link me ( Canadagirl ) so others will know where to go to join S&T.

    ~Come back to me and  let me know you posted your S&T by using Mr. Linky. ( I need you  to tell me each week that you want to participate  , okay ? )

    ~If you want the S&T button to put on your blog go HERE

    ~Then , 
    please go visit other gals wonderful Show and Tells !



    "If mothers could learn to do for themselves what they do for their children when these are overdone, we should have happier households. Let the mother go out to play! If she would have the courage to let everything go when life becomes too tense, and just take a day, or half a day, out in the fields, or with a favourite book, or in a picture gallery looking long and well at just two or three pictures, or in bed, without the children, life would go on far more happily for both children and parents. The mother would then be able to hold herself in "wise passiveness’ and would not fret her children by continual interference even of hand or eye - she would let them be." ...Charlotte Mason


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    May. 2, 2008 - Don't you just love the green!

    Posted by Anonymous
    I was just driving through my neighborhood yesterday, enjoying all the green trees. My tulips didn't bloom this year. They came out of the ground, grew about 6 inches and are just staying like that. Do you have any idea why?
    I forgot to mention... our garden is flooded, so we will be doing some raised beds this year :)
    Have a great weekend.
    Toni
    http://thehappyhousewife.com
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    Posted by blessedwith2angels
    I am glad spring is finally here. It looks like your garden is doing great.
    Pam
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    May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Haflingerhorses
    I'm so glad that your back, Mary! I missed your presence.
    To have a garden like that after the picture you most recently showed us (the snow blizzard) is amazing. I am sure that you are thouroughly enjoying spring! I don't have half of what you do growing. Your off to a great start!
    Your friend,
    Antoinette
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    Posted by jenn4him
    Yippee! Spring is a wonderful time of year. Your plants look amazing! I see you've been hard at work this past winter growing from seeds. I hope to do the same this next year.
    (((hugs)))
    Jenn
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    May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by proverbsmama
    Isn't it wonderful to see the signs of spring?

    Are you being affected by all of the pollen? They say it is really high here. I don't normally have allergy trouble, but when I do, it is because the pollen count is drastically high. I'm usually miserable on the days when it flares up. But, if it means warmer weather is coming, then I don't mind at all!
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    May. 2, 2008 - Great

    Posted by cricket
    I'm so glad you are having spring! We are in the 90* already down in the Hill Country of Texas.
    Be blessed!
    Terri Sue
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    Posted by SuzyScribbles
    Oh, I like your grow-light set up for your broccoli! They look very healthy and ready to go outside anytime. DH rototilled the garden this week, so there is HOPE to plant a few things in the next few weeks.

    It seems like just "yesterday" all your pics were snow pics! I guess when it goes away, it goes away.
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    Posted by Lyric
    Hello, my dear friend! I have no S&T, but I decided to come over and say hi anyway. :-) I'm glad spring is come upon you all. We've got some flowers up, too!

    Take good care of yourself, my SEiC!
    Jen
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    Posted by Keri
    You've really got things going for spring!
    We have our garden started. We started a couple of months ago, but neither me or husband have a green thumb!
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    May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by msmarla
    Great minds think alike! I was just posting about our veggies and decided to use it as a show and tell post, since it is Friday. I come over here and look what you've posted about!

    Your garden looks as if it will be much more productive than ours. We are practicing this year with just a handful of plants to see if we are any good at growing things.
    I believe that one you've forgotten is called sedum. We used to have it at our house on Whidbey Island. My mother in law is a plant expert and knows all the names for everything.
    I've been thinking about you. I can't call unless I get a calling card, because Canadian numbers are not, in fact covered in our plan :( Oh well. Maybe I can get a cheap calling card and we can have another fun chat soon.
    Have a great weekend!
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    Posted by MamaArcher
    Spring has definitely sprung where you are!
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    Posted by MasonMoments
    I am glad you don't live in Narnia! I was thinking about posting along the same lines as you as our plants look about as far along as yours do. Enjoy the wonderful signs of spring! -- Amy
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    May. 2, 2008 - nice garden

    Posted by Clemons
    I just made my first home-grown salad of the year with lettus and broccoli from my garden. Tastes sooo much better that the stuff from the store. Grace and Peace, Kathy aka queenmotherof8
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    Posted by sunflower8
    I got in touch with show n' tell! I am going to give every one with show and tell comments now.
    Beth
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    May. 2, 2008 - show and tell

    Posted by Anonymous
    Hi Mary,
    I found your show and tell through Toni, the Happy Housewife, and I thought it looked like fun.
    I have decided to join in.
    Your garden is looking really good.
    I wish I had tulips, they are my favorite, but the squirrels eat all that I plant! They must be tasty as well as pretty!
    Happy gardening!
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    May. 2, 2008 - I love spring at your house!

    Posted by bubbebobbie
    What a lovely peek at Spring!
    It think the one you didn't remember is called Hens and chicks.

    Also as long as we are remembering, Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day....

    Because of Jesus, Bobbie

    PS Squirrels get DRUNK on tulips which is why they eat them. It is like Catnip to a Cat. If you plant them under chicken wire. The plants will come up and the squirrells will not getto them.

    Edited by bubbebobbie on May. 2, 2008 at 4:06 PM
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    Posted by Sandpiper
    How nice to have things growing! Our gardens aren't built yet, so I had to plant in some baskets to satisfy my need for green!
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    May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy
    Apparently, I do live in Narnia. We are expecting snow again tonight. I am taking comfort in the fact that the lakes have melted. We beat the old record for the latest ice-out date by one day. :o(
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    May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Haflingerhorses
    Hi Mary
    Yes, I will remember to pray for you. I so certainly know what it feels like to be overwhelmed. Been there, done that, and I still end up there. Homeschooling is such a balancing act! The house; meals; school; giving each children our attention;oh, I could go on and on, couldn't I. Stay at the feet of Jesus just like you said you were doing - give yourself some grace and don't beat yourself up for what you can't accomplish; and enjoy your children. Their growing up so fast. It's all going to be over before you know it.
    Antoinette
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    May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by bethanyrae
    Oh,. You have rhubarb! I forgot about that. We had it before we moved, so it's been a long time. I'll have to bum some off someone, eh?
    bethanyrae
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    May. 3, 2008 - Mother's Day GiveAway!

    Posted by SchoolinRhome
    I finally got you added to my friends list. So many of my friends speak (highly) of you!
    I wanted to let you know that I am hosting my first giveaway over at my blog! It is to celebrate Mother's Day! Stop by and tell me why you are happy to be a mother and you could win an awesome devotional book, a journal and a cooking with kids CD-Rom.
    Enjoy your weekend with your family!
    SchoolinRhome
    Here is the giveaway link:
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SchoolinRhome/525838/
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    May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by MiryClay
    Hi Mary!

    I think the flower your not sure about are called "live forevers". At least that's what my momma called them. I have some of those out front in my yard. I'm excited to see Spring come. Thank you for your prayers while I was away from blogland.

    Love ya,
    Lori
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    May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by psalms16vs2
    Great pictures. I'm glad spring is finally there for you. :)
    JoAnn
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    May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by kympossible
    My computer doesn't want to show me all your pictures. 8~( I've seen some of them though, and love your garden!! Glad to see that spring has arrived!

    Blessings,
    Kym
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    May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Tiany
    Fabulous post, you are so blessed with this lovely garden! Oh I hope I can enjoy a similar garden next year.
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    May. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by jacstew
    Wow! you have more coming up that we do and you're farther north...go figure LOL.

    Isn't it good to see green?

    big hugs,

    Jenny
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    May. 4, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by floridasunsets
    The garden looks like it's coming along nicely. We are in the process of finishing up the season here, planting a green cover crop, and planning for August. Like I've said before, we do things a bit differently here in Florida, lol!
    May God bless your garden with healthy abundance!
    Betty
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    May. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by withHim4ever
    Just dropping by to give you a (((hug))))
    everything looks so good. Do you make your own sour kraut?
    I haven't forgotten the pickle recipe ;)
    I am working out side this afternoon, it's such a beautiful day here. My onions are doing great, anxious to plant my tomatoes and peppers.
    (((((love and prayers)))))
    Katia
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    First , I am a daughter of the King almighty and a a wife to my Handsome of 19 years. A mom of 4 on the go boys 17, 15, 11, and 9. I grew up in the states but married my Canadian sweetheart and moved up north. We live in the southern part of British Columbia , Canada on our homestead. We have homeschooled our four boys from birth and plan to go the distance till all four graduate from our homeschool. I teach with a Charlotte Mason style. I love to craft! I am a beader, knitter, x-stitcher, quilter. We have been on a journey of being apart of building "The House that God Built". I have been recording our journey on my blog. Go to my links on The House That God Built and you will find it. I know God has a lot more instore for us and we just need to follow where our Lord takes us. This blog is the home of Show and Tell Friday's and Tightwad Tuesdays. I hope you decide to join in on the fun ! Blessings and ((HUGS)) In Him<>< -Mary






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