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I designed this Planter for my Parents grave.. What do you t
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 11:54 pm Post subject: I designed this Planter for my Parents grave.. What do you t |
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Here is a planter I made up for my Parents memorial day gravesites.
I had to purchase blooming plants over a week ago, they were much smaller then. I am hoping the get larger by memorial day.. Only allowed on one week.
Sad
I started with 1 spike 2.00
1 white geranium
2 white Imps
3 red/white Petunias
Planter was 1.00
So for $12.00 do you think I made a mistake ?
I made it up as I went along..
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petunia
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 12:05 am Post subject: |
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I like it. Its basically the same as I do. We use flowers surrounding a spike in the middle. Yours is done very nicely.
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 12:12 am Post subject: |
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I think you've done a really good job Barb and for only $12.00 dollars - unbelievable. 
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Petunia,
We are only allowed flowers on the graves here for a week......SO I buy ones I dont have here at home .
I have 3 other spikes for my outside planters.. Might have frost 2maro nite..
Thanks for the compliments..
;o)
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stratsmom
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I really like it!! Red and white are my favorite color combination.
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bsewnsew
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Thanks stratsmom,
Last year I grew from seeds red petunias.. It made the most gorgous bed.....
This year I planted seed and they are about an inch high..LOL
Son bought me a hanging basket for moms day , Purple petunias and purple verbena ..It is so nice..
Oh I have a purple spinner beside it too on the porch.LOL
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 1:59 am Post subject: |
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That is a beautiful arangement.It will be great for the grave.
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I think it is lovely, just lovely. It is nice that you can take care of your parents' space that way, too.
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 3:06 am Post subject: |
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Thnks
glenda
daisybeans.
Its the thought that counts..
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 3:30 am Post subject: |
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You betcha, B. My parents' graves are in other states too far for me to care for... Your planter will look very pretty!
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kuntrygal
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B, you did a surperb job. It is beautiful. My parents and husband are too far away for me to visit. Very, very nice.
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Lovely planter, Barb. You're good at that.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks
Dsisybean
kuntrygil.......... I live about a mile from the cemetary and I feel I should do this .Do not feel bad if you cant......A prayer is just as good , it travels far an near.
Droopy
Sjoerd,
Thanks  bunches for the kind words.....
Retirement gives one time to play it all out.LOL
Have a nice day..
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EJ
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| Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Well I think it is lovely. A lovely choice of colours, subtle, yet pretty and perfectly balanced.
Can you not put flowers on their grave throughout the year then? I have never heard of this before.
I think you did an excellent job.
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