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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Sunday, May 24, 2015

{Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. ~Henry Ward Beecher}

Also gratitude from birds, residing on our property...
Building their nests, raising their young ones and singing their happy songs!


Photo is from our wren bird house with the Carolina jasmine still blooming in April
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Quote: Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. ~Henry Ward Beecher


Related link:
{Our Backyard Wildlife HABITAT Certificate from August 1997}  | previous post by me
{Our Wood Trail in 1994}  | previous post by me showing the very same wren house


28 comments:

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    1. Dearest Theresa,
      The wrens are one of my favorite birds and their house is very cute with the little opening. With the Carolina jasmine it makes for a lovely home. Gratitude indeed!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Oh ,wat mooi zo- rond het vogelhuisje..

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    1. Beste Joan,
      Ja best wel, een erg romantisch plekje hebben ze in dat huisje!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  3. Liebe Mariette,

    ich schließe mich Theresa an.
    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke, es ist sehr lieb.
      Sonnige Grüsse zurück; immer noch kein Regen...
      Mariette

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  4. Everybody loves the great garden there.

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    1. Dearest Marianne,
      Guess nobody will freely move out...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Liebste Mariette,
    dieser kleine Vogel fordert uns Respekt ab.
    Und die Dankbarkeit sollte man nie vergessen.
    Es gibt soviel, für das wir dankbar sein dürfen.
    Schöne Feiertage wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      Ja, das stimmt schon und wir alle haben wirklich sehr vieles um dankbar für zu sein.
      Auch ein schönes Pfingswochenende.
      Alles Liebe,
      Mariette

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  6. Lieve Mariette,

    Voor wie om zich heen kijkt door dankbare ogen van verwondering is het alledaagse juist het buitengewone.
    En in jullie grote tuin is elke minuut van de dag wel iets om van te genieten.....
    .....zo ook in mijn kleine postzegeltuintje.

    Fijn weekeind en lieve groet,
    Ger









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    1. Lieve Ger,
      Ja, de geluksmomentjes zitten 'm echt in de kleine dingen van het leven.
      Inderdaad is onze tuin een ware ontdekkingsreis; elke dag verschillende taferelen met dieren en vogels en alles wat groeit en bloeit.
      Jullie intense, klein formaat tuintjes kunnen net zo goed kleine wonderen bevatten om intens van te mogen genieten.
      Liefs en ook een fijn weekend.
      Mariette

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  7. I'm sure birds around your home are very grateful for housing in beautiful environment and yummy food :-) This is such a lovely photo with the bird house and Carolina jasmine. If I were a bird, I'd definitely move in! Quote is very lovely, too. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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    1. Dearest Tamago,,
      Guess they are and who knows they keep coming back to the very same house each breeding season? We do feed them year round, aside from lots of natural things available to them.
      When I saw that Carolina jasmine bloom, I had to take this photo, thinking about a matching quote for filling it in...
      Enjoy your long weekend as well!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Dearest Mariette; First of all, SO sorry for my recent absence!!! Beside the busy days, my husband was a bit out of shape and consulted with doctor; well, after making me worry a little, his condition got better :-)
    BEAUTIFUL picture of your bird house with the gorgeous yellow Carolina jasmine and quote♡♡♡

    Wishing you are having a wonderful weekend.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Dearest Miyako,
      Don't ever apologize for that! Health issues have priority and we all understand.
      Thanks for your visit and kind words and hope your weekend was a lovely one with your husband on the mend.
      Hugs from Georgia/USA
      Mariette

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  9. Dearest Mariette,
    What a lovely quote. Thank you.
    The wren house looks dear with the yellow jasmine all around. We have hummingbirds nesting nearby and phoebes in their usual nests under the deck. Our coming and going does not seem to bother them.
    Have a most enjoyable weekend. Thank you for the memory of your parents' liberation.......*s*

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    1. Dearest Suzi,
      What a treasure for having hummingbirds nest nearby; we've never found a nest... Probably they do nest in our area as well!
      Having the Eastern Phoebe nesting under the deck is also very special. And since they're insect eaters they might reward you; showing their gratitude...
      You're quite welcome and yes, the older generation is very grateful towards the USA and their allied forces for liberating the country after WWII.
      Hugs and a meaningful Memorial Day to you as well.
      Mariette

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  10. Dearest Mariette,
    The blosoom spring from Henry ward Blecherafter after your photos birds live in house with the carolina jasmine in your house you and pieter still brlooming in ..
    Hugs and enjoy both of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      Still we enjoy the happy singing of these birds that reside in our garden! Such a nice way of showing gratitude.
      Sending you hugs from both of us.
      Mariette

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  11. bellissima atmosfera per gli uccellini!!!!!! buona settimana, cara Mariette, e un grande abbraccio lory

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    1. Cara Lory,
      Hai ragione, questa è una meravigliosa atmosfera. Non solo per gli uccelli a sentire perché anche noi godiamo e sperimentiamo la bellezza lì!
      E voi ancora un buono 2º giorno di Pentecoste.
      Un abbraccio forte,
      Mariette

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  12. Gli uccellini che abiteranno in questa casina su un tuo albero, si accorgeranno di aver scelto un "nido" creato con amore, e sono circondati da fiori incantevoli. Paola

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    1. Cara Paola,
      Creando un ambiente per gli uccelli e altre creature, che vivono sulla nostra proprietà, abbiamo anche beneficio. Il nostro giardino è un habitat della fauna selvatica certificate e può anche sembrare bella con piena fragranza.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  13. Hello dear Mariette!!
    Your jasmin is a joy for my eyes!Such beauty!!
    I really like your little bird house and the lovely quote!
    I love to hear the birds singing!It's a beautiful feeling indeed!
    Thank you for sharing!!Have a happy week!!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      This pleasure is so mutual, by providing nesting places and a friendly environment they show their gratitude by happily singing for us.
      Wishing you a happy week as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Dearest Mariette,
    This is a lovely photo of the bird house under the yellow jasmine !
    I also have a similar jasmine but I am not sure it is the same variety. We also enjoy listening to the birds in our garden, it is a true pleasure!!!
    Hugs to you!!!!

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    1. Dearest Marie-Anne,
      You certainly have the most precious jasmines in your garden; as seen in your blogs over time. Don't know if it could be the same one as this as this seems to be a native jasmine from the Southeast here in the USA.
      Oh, birds can only add to the joy of gardening!
      Big hugs to you,
      Mariette

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