Garden themed ornaments

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Some bloggers are sharing their garden related Christmas ornaments and we have quite a few. This is just a small sampling.





















That last ornament is just one of many that Michael and I cross-stitched many years ago. I think we spent an entire winter doing those ornaments.

Comments

Anonymous said…
I *thought* Santa was a winter gardener, but I didn't know he had a talent for topiary. Those cross-stitched ornaments are great, Phillip. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend the winter too.

Merry Christmas!
December 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Wow, what an eclectic collection--and an abundance of memories associated with each, I'm sure. Merry Christmas, Phillip!
December 25, 2007 at 6:12 AM
Aiyana said…
Great collection!
Aiyana
December 27, 2007 at 5:57 PM
lisa said…
I really like your collection, especially the one you made! Happy Holidays!
December 28, 2007 at 2:16 PM
TI said…
i like the elephant gardener.
it's really cute.
December 28, 2007 at 8:13 PM
Sweet Home and Garden Carolina said…
Hi,

I'm visiting by way of Carol at Maydreamsgardens' blog. What an incredible collection of garden ornaments! Where do you find them ?

I was born in Jasper and grew up not far from you in Winfield. I was back home this year and was amazed to see that while there are some beautiful old homes not that many people seem interested in gardening !

You have an incredible garden and I can see that you've put your heart and soul in it - it shows !

Come on over for a visit .
December 31, 2007 at 6:38 AM
Phillip Oliver said…
The ornaments come from all over the place. Many of them are gifts.

Carolyn Gail, I have an aunt who lives in Jasper. Thanks for visiting!
December 31, 2007 at 7:48 PM
Annie in Austin said…
You've got a great collection, Phillip and it does look festive ~ I have just a few, but one of them is the exact same St Fiacre. Mine hangs up all year on the veranda so maybe it doesn't count as a Christmas ornament here.

Annie at the Transplantable Rose
January 2, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Tony Destroni said…
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October 17, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Tony Destroni said…
very beautiful collections of ornaments . i love this accessories ! like you i have collections of wind spinners . lovely !
October 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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