A Holiday Message!

Wow, how did it get to be close to the end of December already...  It almost seems that the older we get, the faster time flies!  On the other hand, maybe it's just that we are having so much fun!

Vicki and I had such a great conversation before Thanksgiving about living lives with gratitude and how being grateful for the small things in life can bring such joy to one's own self.  We chatted on and on and shared ideas on journaling for gratefulness, living selflessly, how far the garden and blog have come, and how much we really appreciate each other and the opportunity to serve our community through Green Meadows.

Vicki designed and created the blog in November of 2012.  It was just a twinkle in her eye at the time, but whenever she spoke of it, you needed to take a step back as her enthusiasm was completely contagious. Well sooner or later like a cold or flu virus, I must have gotten a little too close, forgot to wash my hands, and well, here we are two years later!

The blog has been such great fun for us and is an excellent tool for getting information.  When Vicki has writer's block, is unavailable, or isn't in the mood, I can usually muster up the energy and vice versa. We are always bouncing ideas back and forth and many of our topics come from the wonderful questions you ask or from things we view and find interesting at the garden.  It has really taught us both to be more observant in nature, reach out to others, and ask lots of questions.

As the year rapidly comes to an end, we wanted to take the opportunity to express how grateful we are for each of you.  We have such a wonderful garden family!  Many thanks go out to Rita, Mike, and Carol who have written articles from time to time and for those who have expressed an interest in writing in the future.  We are so appreciative of all our readers and those who subscribe via email. Helping others learn to become better gardeners is truly satisfying and brings us much joy.

May you find the holidays peaceful, enjoying time with family and friends... eat a bit more, talk a little longer, socialize past bedtime, and give thanks to those who bring such joy to your life.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Our Home to Yours,

Denise & Vicki