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It never fails that spring slips by and suddenly it's summer before we know it! June is a very big month for weddings, right up there with December.
It's time for vacations and lazy days by the pool sipping a cold glass of sweet tea or lemonade while the kids splash and play and have fun. Bar-b-ques, skiing, fishing, movies in the park....it's another opportunity to make memories. And don't forget.....July 4th is right around the corner! That's definitely picnic opportunity and a great time to fly our colors!
I spent this spring and early summer cleaning my garden and believe it or not, I'm still not finished! The quickly warming days chase me inside before I can accomplish all I want and need to do, but not to despair.....tomorrow's morning comes newly afresh and a whole lot cooler....so I pick up where I left off the day before.
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June is a Big Wedding Month!
Make yours special!
 Last summer was a big year for the Hays Family. This is the Happy Couple! Here are some pics from their wedding. They had such a wonderfully fresh approach. Daughter marries her sweetie who is stationed in the beautiful state of Hawaii. A very good combination for a "Texas Luau" when you are thinking fun, flowers, and food. The reception pictures certainly prove that, not to mention that this family is fun loving and not afraid to step out of the norm when it comes to happy occasions!
They used Table Top Plant Stands on every table for their centerpieces, and large stands and porch hangers throughout the reception area.
They did a great job and had a lot of fun painting the pots to match the colors of the table covers. How bright and cheerful this party was!
And here's Mom and Dad, dancing the night away....so happy. I'm sure they collapsed later, but I think this pic says they had a great time. I love weddings. But, back to the story.......don't hesitate to make your occasion your own. Everyone has a special style and ability. Let it shine! Good job Hays Family! And thanks for sharing your special day with us! |
Another Wedding Idea
A Little More Foo Foo
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another idea for something a little different. Using a Patio Plant Stand, a clay pot, some paper mache boxes, ribbons and bows, and some silk leaves and flowers....this decoration really dresses up the sign in table for your guests.Here's a close-up of the decoration. It's made to look like layers of a cake stacked up! Instructions for making this decoration will be on the web site after June 28th. Become a Friend of Friendship's Garden to access the membership area where the instructions can be printed.
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Summer Plants
Easy to Grow and Care For
 Here's a great little pic of succulents in a Table Top plant stand. I admit that I've fallen in in love with succulents. I can't help it. They are easy to grow and easy to propagate. Have you tried them lately? There are so many to choose from I never know quite where to begin. I think all of the beautiful colors of purslane, from the salmon to the deep wine, are exceptional and add great color to any display. Visit your local garden center to choose from the many varieties of succulents that are available. You will be delighted with them as you watch them grow and fill out your plant stand. Oops! Did you break off a little piece by accident? No worries....just stick it in some dirt, water it, keep it in the shade and watch it grow into a whole new plant......how easy is that! These plants work well with any size of our plant stands. All you have to do is decide how much of a statement you want to make.
Here's a great pic of succulents in strawberry pots on a large plant stand. This was really fun and eventually got so big you couldn't see the pots very well. Order a Large Plant Stand here. |
Herbs for Summer!
More Easy to Grow Plants
 Don't forget easy to grow herbs. They are so happy here in this Patio Plant Stand. This size will hold a bit more than the Table Top Stand and will make a great statement on a buffet table next to the salad. Let your guests pinch their own!
Order your Patio Stand here. |
Summer 2010 Contest!
Mr. Wilson Says, "Don't Miss the Fun!"
Here's Mr. Wilson posing in the beautiful bluebonnets we had this spring. He wanted to use this picture when he invited you to participate in this year's contest. (He thinks the bluebonnets really show off his eyes!) Anyway, gather up your pictures and send them along. We are doing two categories this year. Plants and Decorations. The First Prize winners in each category get one of each of our plant stands. Second Prize winners receive a Patio Plant Stand and Third Prize winners get a Table Top Plant Stand. Your creations will be featured in a special "Winners Newsletter" and will go in the Photo Gallery on our web site! Please email your pictures in .jpeg form as an attachment, or mail hard copies to our PO Box. Contact Info is here. The contest officially begins now and we will accept entries through July 23rd. Winners will be announced the first week in August! Don't delay! Send your entries in quickly! |
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I want to take a moment to thank you for your fantastic response to our BOGO sale. It was a great success for us and you got some good deals to boot! You are one of the reasons I love what I do, so "Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
And just a reminder that you can follow Friendship's Garden more closely on Facebook. I just uploaded some new pics there and now that I have that process a bit more under control, I plan to share even more pics that go beyond what I can do here and not just related to plant stands. There's lots of fun things in the garden, you know, and I love to share them with you. Here's the link....
Keep those emails coming and get out there and get your hands dirty! You'll be glad you did!
Happy Gardening!
Nancy Shelton
Friendship's Garden, Inc.
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