I have been thinking about my fig tree having these very small green figs with no leaves as the cold and wind together destroyed the leaves leaving a spiritual mystery in my mind. My tree has been bearing edible fruit for years but this year in season no figs at all. Lots of beautiful leaves.Continue reading “Green Figs no leaves”
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Update on Repurposing flowers from Wedding in Wilmington DC
The FFA is pounding flowers during their meeting activity right now; flowers from Wilmington, NC They are making bookmarks. Then will dye yarn from the flowers for the strings that will go through the holes! Don’t you just love the sound we are hearing of these students in our County Schools from the FFA! “”ThisContinue reading “Update on Repurposing flowers from Wedding in Wilmington DC”
Repurposed flowers gifted to ACL
(Read more about them from our Wedding blogs) Academies of Loudoun-DEBORAH CHAVES-Teacher, Agricultural Education-5712521980 shares; The flowers have lasted beautifully in refrigeration and today my Plant Science students were thrilled to be able to learn and use them in many different ways. Some students learned how to ‘flower pound’ by arranging the flowers, petals, leavesContinue reading “Repurposed flowers gifted to ACL”
Wilmington NC Wedding Venue-Flower Power
https://www.theeliawilmington.com/ Roxanne. Party coordinator, 562-901-6393 The Story of; “Flower Power” Story of Matt and Savannah’s wedding flowers from their wedding, 11/1/25 in Wilmington NC started with me late on that Saturday night about 400 miles from my home. Jen, caterer, our flower angel seems to show in the night OWL hours announcing great news withContinue reading “Wilmington NC Wedding Venue-Flower Power”
Flowers for Penelope, the Squirrel
Can you find Penelope, my favorite Squirrel among the Repurposed *Wedding-Wine-Flowers? My Heart is steeped in each and ever flower delivered to me on Sunday, October 26, 2025! (See blog below Wedding-Wine-Flowers) My Mother, Ada Patrick Craddock was born October, 26, 1904! It was her earth 121st Birthday! Ada, was known as a Master Gardener.Continue reading “Flowers for Penelope, the Squirrel”
Repurposed Flowers
One of my neighbors, Jen, works at wedding venues, various meetings and gatherings. Often after the beautiful wedding or gathering is over and lights are dimmed “a star of the night- a flower”might just be a galore of beautiful but maybe tired and droopy flowers left on tables. And, their “purpose” is over. Often, aContinue reading “Repurposed Flowers”
Pickle Relish from NC-a gift
Summer delights with fresh fruits! Fresh vegetables from our gardens whether we grow them or buy them. Then the serious gardeners show off their skill be hobby for sharing with family and friends; or food for the cold winter months when at times might be very needful! I have a Birthday in July and it’sContinue reading “Pickle Relish from NC-a gift”
Early Spring Eastern NC-Irises
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.—Philippians 4:8 (NIV) The Iris Symbolism… “Having been around for centuries and with nearly 300 species available in a rainbow of colours, it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn thatContinue reading “Early Spring Eastern NC-Irises”
Time to plant our seeds,
Paul, the Apostle of Jesus wrote, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) “It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters workContinue reading “Time to plant our seeds,”
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