tinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-05-18T13:45:33+00:00Blogger1455125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813blogspot/ixuhmhttp://feedburner.google.comtinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-05-17T03:00:06-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-69425451081102948522013-05-17T05:00:06.814-05:0011If I could grow only ONE rose (it's impossible I know!) it would have to be the climber called 'Zephirine Droughin' (ZD)! I do not take lightly my choice and have given it a great deal of...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/AQ5tjEq35tE" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/if-i-grew-only-one-rose-it-would-beand.htmltinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-05-15T03:00:01-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-85818472825942536122013-05-15T05:00:01.427-05:0015I've been busy lately working on a labor of love. That labor is working on our newly purchased land and trying to move my current Tiger Gardens to the land. This feat alone would keep me busy for...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/fRHi_S303zs" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/measuring-land-for-landscape-design.htmltinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-05-10T07:16:02-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2470466708159906812013-05-10T09:16:02.620-05:0017Blazing the land sounds like I am setting fire to land doesn't it? Well, not literally, but perhaps figuratively. Mr. Fix-it and I want our adjoining property owners and their guests (read hunters)...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/0YqUXKb2Q7A" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/blazing-land-to-mark-our-property.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-05-09T02:30:03-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-23362752582780613942013-05-09T04:30:03.406-05:0014BY SKEETER  Last year I added a bit of Whimsy to my GEORGIA GARDENS. Click HERE to see how this bicycle came to be...  I notice the wicker basket is starting to warp and break down after a year...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/Z_w8_Ihpc4w" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/garden-ornamentation.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-05-07T02:30:01-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-10939402572352839752013-05-07T04:30:01.212-05:0021BY SKEETER  Before we talk about Clematis today, I want to show you something I had been hoping to see here in my GEORGIA GARDENS. The Red Honeysuckle and Yellow Jessamine blooming...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/nlF7pMPj0Fw" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-wonderful-world-of-tree-peonies.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-05-04T02:30:01-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15873690827506159922013-05-04T04:30:01.948-05:0014BY SKEETER Lets go back to Biltmore for a peek at some more things shining during Spring.  The Water Gardens were cleaned out and ready for a new season.  Koi fish of various sizes were...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/xnQ9LGnAltE" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/biltmore-and-meeting-bloggers.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-05-03T02:30:04-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-81004143043045369362013-05-03T04:30:04.123-05:0027BY SKEETER  Garden Bloggers Spring Fling 2012 Asheville, flingers may recognize this spot. Well, those that were lucky enough to be able to hang out until Sunday afternoon before they had to get...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/SHBVjzHG67c" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/christophers-mountain-in-nc.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-05-02T02:30:03-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37200760170884511922013-05-02T04:30:03.017-05:0019BY SKEETER  While in Asheville on our complimentary (thanks to Del Holston of Explore Asheville) weekend visit, we stayed at North Lodge Bed &amp; Breakfast on Oakland road. Upon our arrival and...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/jTXaNoLJ-4g" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/05/silver-bells-in-garden.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-04-30T02:30:00-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-38693441238758109432013-04-30T04:30:00.086-05:0024BY SKEETER  A year ago, the Saint and I discovered beautiful Biltmore House and Gardens during the Garden Blogger, Asheville Spring Fling 2012. This past weekend, the Saint and I went back for...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/2oZO3Tjc66c" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/apheloria-virginiensis-fascinating.htmltinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-04-26T03:00:07-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-22184653124234037052013-04-26T05:00:07.008-05:0015My last post on Tennessee Dixter, the garden of Jimmy Williams, takes us through his lower garden which is mainly a woodland garden. These paths were made of moss! I so covet moss paths and have...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/eIkeF_LmBFs" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/tennessee-dixter-part-iii.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-04-25T02:30:00-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-92163912204561150132013-04-25T04:30:00.267-05:0019BY SKEETER  I have been working my rump off in my GEORGIA GARDENS the past few days! And I am loving every minute of it too! Cool mornings and evenings with what I consider perfect sunny and warm...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/f2EMFZTO0O8" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/blue-moon-phlox.htmltinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-04-24T03:00:06-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-75898245570411283072013-04-24T05:00:06.726-05:0014We continue the tour around the side of the house where we find an espaliered tree and small pond filled with goldfish. There are several water features in Jimmy Williams' Tennessee Dixter home....<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/AIDd_XlzeYU" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/tennessee-dixter-part-ii.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-04-23T02:30:01-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-18173131079092485722013-04-23T04:30:01.738-05:0018BY SKEETER  Last year I added a new Iris to my GEORGIA GARDENS. This is its first year to bloom and I am very happy with it.    "Before the Storm" Bearded Iris is a beautiful addition to my...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/4wFtPkyD-VY" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/jimmy-williams-tennessee-dixter-garden.htmltinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-04-19T05:05:24-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-52782329063188418092013-04-19T07:05:24.331-05:0014I live in Tennessee and for those of you who do not live in Tennessee you may or may not be aware that Tennessee is notorious for ticks. Ticks are a part of the landscape here and something every...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/VK9WDjsDtBs" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/mid-spring-blooms-from-tiger-gardens.htmlSkeeternoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/082225225339344050292013-04-17T19:26:30-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-14854712101969071082013-04-17T21:26:30.317-05:0016 BY SKEETER  I have Tulips in my GEORGIA GARDENS! Tina talked about tulips yesterday so you have learned that tulips will return in time, after a little vacation. I have purple tulips that keep...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ixuhm/~4/rjceVOYyq2Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://tinaramsey.blogspot.com/2013/04/i-was-wrong-about-tulips.htmltinanoreply@blogger.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/174153025775181112272013-04-12T03:00:07-07:00tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78174451856116990872013-04-12T05:00:07.988-05:0014I am going to share with you all a special occasion for my garden club; though the occasion has actually been going on for more than one year. My garden club, the Beachaven Garden Club, decided more...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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