Garden Party!

No, it's not a used car sale down at the garden as I've been teased! It's just a colorful way to keep the deer away (we hope!). Plus, I like a festive garden, and the sound of the breeze blowing the pennants is quite relaxing. Here's a closer photo: Well, actually, we did have a garden party! My long-time friend, Nancie, came to visit, and we ate our lunch outside under the shade of the old oak tree: It was market baking day for Sarah, so she was quite busy in the kitchen and wasn't able to join us. Our menu: broccoli quiche, chicken salad, sauteed zucchini and squash, tomatoes seasoned with basil, homemade Italian seasoned bread wedges, grapes, and Sarah's coconut cheesecake for dessert. What a spread! While Nancie was here, Granny invited her to walk down to the basket shed to see her baskets. Nancie had ordered a trash basket from Granny, and she was picking it up on this visit.

I think she liked every basket she saw on Granny's shelves! I won't say how many she took back home to Richmond with her...but let's just say that Granny was pleased with the sales!Then Nancie tried her hand at dipping a couple of baskets, and Granny showed her how to make sure the walnut stain that's always soaking in her big trash can covered each basket:And then Granny made sure the walnut debris was wiped off the baskets before they were hung to dry in the sun for the afternoon:What a wonderful day with my friend! And this photo will go in our guest book along with many good memories:Thanks, Nancie!

~Deb

Comments

[Bev C]

Hello Deb,

What lovely photo's of your garden and friends. The menu sounds rather delicious and healthy.You and Nancie look like twins.

Happy days.
Bev.

[Toni]

Hi DebQ
What a nice garden party you had. Love the menu, especially chicken salad and cheesecake.
I hope the pennants work for keeping the deer away. I think deer must be more plentiful in Virginia as we don't have a problem with them in the garden here in Tenn.
Loved the peek inside Granny's basket sanctuary. It's just beautiful.
Have a great week!

[Toni]

Argh! Where did that Q come from in my comment, so sorry. For what it's worth it's supposed to be an !.

[Tammy C]

Love the way you are trying to stop the deer.I hope it works.

Nice pictures of you and Nancie.Nice that you are still friends.

[Becka]

Love the idea of using the pennants to deter the deer! You will have to let us know if it is effective.

[victoria]

Your deer must have come here because they ate the tops off my flowers. :( I'll have to try your idea.

Victoria

[Nikki]

Oh I hope the pennants work! What a great idea! Looks like a fun visit, too!