Gardening and Other Hobbies

Bodnant Garden: A Floral Wonderland of Beauty and History

Gardening and Other Hobbies / Kim Burdette

Bodnant Garden, located in the Conwy Valley of North Wales, is a horticultural marvel that has captivated visitors from around the world. Including this couple from south Alabama. Covering nearly 80 acres, this stunning landscape offers a breathtaking display of flowers, historical charm, and an immersive experience in botanical diversity. Bodnant Garden has been curated […]

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9 Reasons to Explore the Enchanting Cotswolds of England

Nestled in the heart of England, the Cotswolds is a captivating region that enchants visitors with its quintessential charm, picturesque landscapes, and idyllic villages. Dotted with honey-colored stone cottages, rolling hills, ancient churches, and winding country lanes, the Cotswolds offers a perfect escape from bustling cities like London or Edinburgh; and gives a glimpse into

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Bourton House Garden

Gardening and Other Hobbies / Kim Burdette

Bourton House Garden Tucked away in the charming village of Bourton on the Hill, amidst the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, lies a floral paradise known as Bourton House Garden. This enchanting horticultural gem offers visitors an exquisite blend of formal and informal gardens, inviting them on a journey of botanical wonder. In this blog

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Dr. Neil’s Garden: A Tranquil Oasis in Duddingston, Scotland

Gardening and Other Hobbies / Kim Burdette

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is renowned for its historic charm, architectural splendor, and vibrant city life. However, nestled away from the bustling city streets lies a hidden gem known as Dr. Neil’s Garden in Duddingston. This enchanting haven is a perfect retreat for nature lovers, offering a serene escape from the urban chaos. Join

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Gardening Accents at the Daphne Antique Galleria

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Gardening 101 I heard a story once about creation. The devil approaches God and says, “I can create a Garden of Eden just as easy as you can!” God says, “Ok, show me.” So the devil starts to gather his materials. God interrupts him and says, “Oh no, wait just a minute! You have to

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Why You Should Start a Blog

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After meeting Javacia Harris Bowser for coffee one morning in Homewood, AL, I knew that she was a local star that I wanted to follow in my blogging endeavors. She is one smart cookie! She is an educator, writer, blogger and successful business owner in our own backyard. Allow me to introduce my readers to Birmingham’s

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The Flowers in My Garden

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When I asked my friend, Prissy, to be a “Grand Ideas” feature, she said, “Of course, I will. I’m all over this one!” Not one of the ladies that I’ve asked have said no. Every grandmother wants to talk about their grandbabies. But, what I loved about this e-terview (interview by email), was the answer

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The Liebster Award

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My new friend, Hope, from Crafty Hope has nominated me for the Liebster Award. Getting this email from her was like opening a package on Christmas morning. I cannot thank you enough for nominating me, Hope. The Liebster Award This award helps bring awareness to new blogs with less than 3,000 followers through a chain-mail-like-Q&A. So

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The Spirit of Loveliness: In the Garden

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In honor of the coming of Spring, I have pruned a post from way back in the day of my first blog, Rave Redux. This was one of many posts where I reviewed how the book, The Spirit of Loveliness, by Emilie Barnes had affected my life. Today’s post tells how it affected my life

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Day 22: Starting Over with Photography Lessons

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Things happen for a reason. I woke up this morning thinking, “ok, little miss I’m-never-going-to be-a-good-photographer, it’s time to do something about this.” I did my usual Google search and found the Eastern Shore Camera Club. I posted a comment asking for help. Someone helped, and I now have my first lesson scheduled with Stephen

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Gardening and Other Hobbies

Bodnant Garden: A Floral Wonderland of Beauty and History

9 Reasons to Explore the Enchanting Cotswolds of England

Bourton House Garden

Dr. Neil’s Garden: A Tranquil Oasis in Duddingston, Scotland

Gardening Accents at the Daphne Antique Galleria

Why You Should Start a Blog

The Flowers in My Garden

The Liebster Award

The Spirit of Loveliness: In the Garden

Day 22: Starting Over with Photography Lessons

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