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26-JUN-2008

It is a sad, sad sight

when everywhere we look,

each garden that we see

is from the copycat book.

We wish we would find

clumps of snazzle-poke plants,

or shrubs of snick-berries

or a tree that grows pants!

"We want that!" we all shout.

"Something different, something new!

But how do we get it?

Where? Why? What? And who?"

~ "Oh the Places You'll Grow!", Dr. Seuss


Thursday Challenge: "In the Garden"
more gardeners here

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Date/Time26-Jun-2008 09:25:34
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william mahan28-Aug-2008 01:22

Faye: My first impression was this was a grave marker, then I read some of the other comments and the text.
william mahan28-Aug-2008 01:20

Very touching....wonderful find(although sad).
Nancy Lobaugh28-Jun-2008 18:40
excellent addition to any garden!
Barbara Heide27-Jun-2008 23:07
how clever! great idea!
Guest 27-Jun-2008 18:52
This is great. Beautiful image and the perfect quote!
Linda Willets27-Jun-2008 02:17
garden art
laine8226-Jun-2008 23:43
Perfect,Faye
Guest 26-Jun-2008 23:21
great shot and art!
Cindi Smith26-Jun-2008 23:21
It may help things bloom! Love it! Very unique artwork for the garden!
Dan Chusid26-Jun-2008 22:34
Wise words indeed!
Gotta love the good Doctor.
carolynne_w26-Jun-2008 22:28
love it!
J. Scott Coile26-Jun-2008 21:52
A wonderful mosaic treat to find In the Garden!
Maaike Huizer26-Jun-2008 19:52
Your entries are always special. So is this one. Excellent.
Dave Hein26-Jun-2008 19:11
Who has seeds for a pants tree? I need one of those.
Jola Dziubinska26-Jun-2008 18:13
Very pretty and colorful mosaic, nicely done.
Pat Shawyer26-Jun-2008 17:30
I love this Faye. Did you make the sign yourself?
Laryl26-Jun-2008 16:19
perfect story and love the unique mosaic sign!
mathilda williams26-Jun-2008 16:16
unique and creative
Norbert Fortelny26-Jun-2008 16:16
Agreed.
Guest 26-Jun-2008 15:32
Faye hit the nail on the head; there are far too many "cookie cutter" landscapes that litter the suburbs. No real interest for the yard, no taste, and no creativity.
More people need to be "in the garden" I'll always baffled that such talents are not taught in grade school
Guest 26-Jun-2008 15:06
In my deepest most drawn out voice I cry "There must not be..."

A grinch entry I presume : )
Scott Browne26-Jun-2008 14:28
I absolutely love the quote you chose to go with this. Excellent.
Ann...26-Jun-2008 14:26
Lovely piece of mosaic. Dr Seuss would be proud!
Karen Stuebing26-Jun-2008 14:14
Very unique idea for the challenge and excellent execution and photo. Goes very well with the verse. V.
Guest 26-Jun-2008 14:10
What a great idea
love this sign
Jeff Lobaugh26-Jun-2008 14:02
Interesting and different take on the challenge. Well done!