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I remember buying these boots during the winter of 1977 while living in Greenfield, Massachusetts and attending Hallmark Institute of Photography. That winter was a very cold and snowy one. As one snow storm buried us in the northeast, the relentless snow blew its way all the way down to Florida, where I live today!
These little boots served me well for many years through the snow storms of the north, hurricanes of the south, and all around hiking and yard work. Now they “rest in peace” pushing up daisies – such as Melampodium!!
-- Pam grows 'em - I cook 'em...... Melbourne, Fl
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Radicalfarmergal
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posted 1069 days ago
A very clever container choice. I love the contrast of an old boot with cheerful blooming flowers.
-- "To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." M. Gandhi
Bon
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posted 1069 days ago
They look pretty nice holding those daisies.A good entry for the challenge.
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
Iris43
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posted 1069 days ago
The choice of daisy type flowers looks great in these old time-worn boots. I agree, a good entry for container gardening.
-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'
MsDebbieP
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posted 1068 days ago
what a wonderful story and definitely a great entry for our challenge!!
I need to get Rick working harder so he can give me some old boots :)
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
stefang
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posted 1068 days ago
That was a wonderful idea and very picturesque. Now I will have to hide in my work shop in case my wife thinks like Debbie.
-- Mike the reluctant gardening assistant of Lillian
donjoe
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posted 1068 days ago
Very clever container. Looks nice.
-- Donnie in sunny South Carolina
Harold and Pam
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posted 1068 days ago
Thank you all for the nice comments and well wishes for the contest. Yes, yes… my wifie is clever – she’s always coming up with ideas!
-- Pam grows 'em - I cook 'em...... Melbourne, Fl
Desktopgem
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posted 1050 days ago
I can’t help imagining if they just picked up and walked or ran down the street! A great idea!
-- Desktopgem