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May 17, 2023 1:24 PM CST
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Glens Falls, NY (Zone 5a)
When my mother was alive she had a massive garden. My mother has been deceased for over a decade and I stumbled upon these photos on her camera's hard drive. Not only was she a great gardener, but from these photos, a fantastic floral bouquet designer too. Enjoy!

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May 17, 2023 1:33 PM CST
Name: Connie
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Those are absolutely beautiful!
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May 17, 2023 1:41 PM CST
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What a wonderful discovery! 💚
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May 17, 2023 9:14 PM CST
Name: Vera
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May 18, 2023 12:01 PM CST
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Glens Falls, NY (Zone 5a)
It was so nice to find these photos. She wasn't into the internet or gardening forums, so I do not even know why she took photos of them in the first place since she didn't share them with family members either. She must have been taking them for her own reference. We did see them, and many more than these that she didn't take photos of, whenever we visited her. I love all the bouquets, but my favorite is the simple Forsythe which she put in her dining room. Amazing how something as simple as cuttings from a shrub could be so pretty.
@Serpent - Yes, it definitely brought tears to my eyes.
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Jun 11, 2023 8:36 AM CST
Hillsboro, MO
Thank you for posting. Beautiful arrangements and I love that she used so much of what was available to her. I often scrounge around looking for extra fillers when I create a bouquet. I save some of the photos of my arrangements on a private Pinterest page to serve as inspiration in the future.
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