Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Honoring Mom

 I have my mother to thank for my love of gardening.

Honoring her this day by sharing photos from my garden here in New Hampshire.







1940








At the Philadelphia Flower Show





In her last year of life.

1918-2013

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

10 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

You have a connection across the ages.
Happy Mother's Day to you.

Tom said...

...Marcia, Happy Mothers Day.

DrumMajor said...

Wow! Your first photo looks like Lauren Bacall! Linda in Kansas

David M. Gascoigne, said...

She remained beautiful her whole life.

Vicki Lane said...

A fine way to honor your mother!

DeniseinVA said...

A beautiful lady throughout her life Marcia. A lovely post honoring her by sharing your flowers.

Barbara Rogers said...

I loved seeing the photos of your mom through the years. What a beauty, and so glad she shared a love of gardening (as well as a lot more I'm sure) with you!

Granny Sue said...

She stayed beautiful right to the end. What a precious series of photos, Marcia. Your gardens are looking great too.

doodles n daydreams said...

A lovely tribute. Your mother was a very attractive lady, she looks gentle.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Thanks, Marcia, for sharing these family photos of your mother and also of your gardens which look as lovely as your mother in her photos, icluding the last one.