Creating a Garden Retreat
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Aren't These Tulips Spectacular?
Most of us enjoy being outdoors during the warm months of the year. Why not create your own little retreat sanctuary in your yard?
I love this simple garden. It didn't even take much effort to create it. Just plant a few giant tulips and voila! Or if you really love to garden you can spend a lot more in both time and money. For some the therapy is in digging and getting their hands in the soil. For others it's simply sitting on the patio and enjoying the yard.
I've only just begun this lens. I will be adding more photographs and recommendations for creating your own little paradise. So bookmark it, if you like.
All photographs in this lens are copyrighted and were taken by Marsha Camblin, unless otherwise indicated.
A Quiet Refuge
A place where you can breath in the fragrance and give thanks for all the lush life on this earth. Whether you like to dig or to simply sit you can arrive at a place of calm. You can appreciate life's natural cycles in a garden - from the birthing bud all the way through to death. Gardens are associated with paradise. They should appeal to your emotion, senses and spirit.
Landscaped Garden Photo
A Sweet Ice Plant Pillow
Ice Plant American MoJo Pillows by Rinchen365flower
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"The best place to seek God is in a garden. You can dig for him there."
George Bernard Shaw
What's Your Personal Favorite in the Garden?
A Place of Serenity
Let your dreams or imagination be your guide from that deep place within you. Go out and visit private gardens , public parks or botanic gardens to stimulate ideas. Sketching or painting can also be helpful when deciding what you want. Go outside and commune with the spirit of a pretty place.
Even if you live in an apartment you can begin by having a cactus garden in your window or nourish a bonsai plant. I live in a condo with limited ground of my own, but I connect with gardens by photographing them.
Add a Garden Buddha
I'm Partial to Asian Style Gardens
Use water such as a pond, waterfall or fountain for soothing sounds in your garden.Add some whimsical touches - angels - temples - birdbaths - outdoor benches - umbrellas - picnic tables - wind chimes - statues.
A Wicker Porch Swing
Home Rolston Wicker Patio Porch Swing
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This one is cool because you don't need to hang it. Also it has it's own shade mid-day.
Entering the Kingdom Quote by Mary Oliver
The dream of my life
Is to lie down by a slow river
And stare at the light in the trees -
To learn something by being nothing
A little while but the rich
Lens of attention.
A Peaceful Place Print
Suitable for Framing
A Peaceful Place Print by Rinchen365flower
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Beautiful Tricycle Plant Stand
Panacea Products Whimsical Tricycle Plant Stand, Antique Willow Finish
Amazon Price: $28.61 (as of 05/30/2012)
Fun to display your favorite flowers
Need a Gardening Journal?
A Good Place to Keep Photos of Your Garden
Sweet Little Boy Garden Statue
Tools for Gardening Success
Here's an Example of a Great Garden Fountain that I Photographed in California
Boy and Girl iPod Touch Case by Rinchen365flower
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Greenfingers
A Gardening Movie
some prisoners in England who were asked to work as gardeners.
They were eventually entered into the Hampden Court palace
garden show which they lost. But here is a quote from
the end of the movie:
Prison Gardeners went on to win silver and gold medals at the
Chelsea and Hampden Court Palace shows, eventually winning the Tudor
Rose the gardening world's highest honour.
This movie is a comedy, but made me cry with joy. Just excellent. You must either
rent or own this one! Fabulous
Greenfingers
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Comedy starring Clive Owen, Helen Mirren, David Kelly, Warren Clarke, and Danny Dyer.
A California Poppy Garden
All the images used on this webpage were by Marsha Camblin and are copyrighted to the photographer. Please do not copy or reproduce them in any way. Thank you.
Unique Garden Stakes
Colorful Metal Flower Garden Stakes - $59.99
Colorful metal flowers to adorn your outdoor space in all seasons!
I Found This Sweet Colorful Garden under a Shade Tree
So Relaxing and Pleasant
A Sweet Garden Full of Color Print by Rinchen365flower
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Zinnia Candy Jar for Your Desk
Zinnia Candy Jar by Rinchen365flower
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Garden Snail Hoodie
Blue n Green Garden Snail Shirt by Rinchen365flower
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This Lens Received an Angel Blessing
This lens was awarded an Angel Blessing on August 11th, 2011 by Geeve. The giant squid organizers here at Squidoo award Angel Blessings to their favorite lenses created by all-star Giant Squids. To learn more about the Angel Blessing Program,click here.
This angel pendant is a necklace - click on the photo and find necklaces.
Thank you so much!
Here's a Fun Colorful Toy for the Garden
Ornamental Grasses take Very Little Water and Make a Nice Display in the Garden
Ornamental Grasses Card by Rinchen365flower
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Are You a Gardener? Guests Comments Are Welcome
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quester
Apr 2, 2012 @ 4:11 pm | delete
- I love gardens - whether they are under a tree, out in direct sun or potted, I love them all!
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Ladymermaid
Mar 25, 2012 @ 9:10 am | delete
- I can hardly wait for spring now that it is right around the corner. The past two years I was not well enough to get out into our garden but this year it is going to happen. I love turning a messy weeds into a healthy thriving garden.
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JaguarJulie Nov 30, 2011 @ 11:44 am | delete
- My dear ... I guess I am some kind of gardener ... or at least yard person as I have spent an inordinate amount of time, since June, in my yard ... front and back. Just yesterday, I was painting a really old wrought iron bench which I dragged through the sandy yard to a good spot ... haven't really settled on where to stick it. And, the day before, I finished my stone paver project ... 67 trips !!! It looks pretty good ... I'm now thinking a white trellis and some confederate jasmine. And, I also like sunflowers!! I have a white metal garden angel decorative piece to place somewhere in my garden. Ah ...
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WhiteSockGirl
Oct 15, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
- Just beautiful. Love the pictures, but my favorite is without a doubt the little boy statue.
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- Hi RinchenChodron,
I enjoyed reading your lense. Nice photography too!
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