Featured Garden- Garden of Ede

 "Happiness begins in your own back yard"

My parents definitely believed this!

This is my mom, Ede Blair's garden, in Carberry, Manitoba. Four months before my dad passed away, he and Mom moved from the farm, into their house in Carberry. Before moving, they gave away hundreds of perennials, and also brought as many as they could fit in their small yard. Dad wasn't strong enough to do the work himself, so my brothers did the digging and planting. Dad had also promised a donation of daylilies to the community garden, and I still remember him asking several times if 'the boys' had got the planting done. He didn't want to renege on that promise, even if he was in the hospital!

 That was seven years ago, and as you can see, the garden in town has flourished. Thanks to my brothers, who do most of the weeding!

Lavatira, one of my favorites.

Joe Pye Weed was always one of Mom's favorites.

The hostas are as beautiful as they were at the farm!

I wish I could tell you the names of all the daylilies. Dad used to know all of them. I know one of Dad's favorites was a yellow one called Big Bird...maybe one of these.

We had to get a photo in front of one of the beautiful dogwoods.

Almost as tall as my 9 year old daughter! Surely this is Big Bird!

Mom, Danica and I enjoying the daylilies.

I hope you enjoyed them as much as we do.

Featured Garden-The Garden of Ede'n Gerald

This beautiful garden belonged to my parents, Ede and Gerald Blair, and was located south of Sidney, MB, until they sold the property in 2009. Mom and Dad spent many hours working together to create this little bit of paradise. These photos were taken in 2004 when the garden was probably at it's prettiest! Sadly, the garden no longer exists, but it's still here for all to enjoy.

I hope you enjoy this tribute to the Garden of Ede'n Gerald.

See my new tribute to Mom & Dad: A Life Well Lived.

(all photos by Al Henry)

 

 I hope you enjoyed your stroll through the garden today. I look forward to your next visit.

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SOLD!

Mom & Dad have sold their house and the farmland as well. They will be moving into their house in town at the end of this month. But even though they will no longer be there, you can still come here and join me for a stroll through the garden. I'd like to remember it the way it is in the photos here, as I know it will change. No one could ever keep the garden like Mom & Dad did, unless they hired a full time gardener!

So come on in anytime, and enjoy!

MANITOBA FARM FOR SALE

After living on the farm for over 60 years, the time has finally come for Mom & Dad to leave. They are both over 80, and as much as they love the farm and especially the garden, it's just too much for them to keep up. This summer they will be moving into a new house in Carberry, Manitoba. It's going to be a big adjustment for them, and for the whole family!

Garden of Ede'n Gerald in October

 These pictures were taken at my parents' home....also known as The Garden of Ede 'n Gerald. It was early evening, and the light wasn't the best, but the colors are still very nice.

Hope you enjoyed your visit!