Our Angel Kitty Dido boy loved to eat a cashew and peanut when I ate them...
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R.I.P. Sweet Dido Boy | previous post by me
About Me
- Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder
- 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
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Our Large Blooming Gardenias
Our large blooming gardenias
Heavenly fragrant corsage gardenias that I did bring inside on May 28.
They are such a dream!
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{Our Gardenias} | previous post from 2011
Those who feel Happy with the HAPPINESS of OTHERS | previous post by me
{Heavenly Gardenia Jasminoides 'Aimee Yoshioka'} | previous post by me
{Gardenia by Royal Albert and our Garden Gardenias} | previous post by me
{Our Gardenias} | previous post by me
{Kind Hearts Are Gardens} | previous post by me
{GARDENIA PASSION} | previous post by me
{Our Gardenias in the June Rain} | previous post by me
{Gardenia Dream} | previous post by me
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Our Hoya Bella Blooms
Trying to catch up on things...
On May 25, a perfect close up of the beautiful fragrant Hoya Bella in our veranda with the Delftware houses.
This is the one hanging in our kitchen bay window with my hand crocheted curtains.
Not easy to capture...
Got two tiny starters and Pieter babied them and he later had to plant them in the larger planters.
Love their perfect tiny blooms!
This is the one in the veranda
Dreamy with the Delftware houses...
The kitchen bay window has the antique brass one on chains, with inner pot of course.
In the veranda we have a Delft White hanging planter for which I first had to find brass chains on line, at McMaster–Carr.
My Pieter always managed to put it together...
Related links:
Mega Task Crocheting DONE | previous post by me
My 2nd Fleur de Lys Crocheted Curtain is Hanging | previous post by me
Kitchen Bay Window New Crocheted ROSE Curtains & IKEA Roller Blind | previous post by me
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Perfect Marasmius sp.
On May 16, did find this perfect and rather large Marasmius sp. on our lawn when I went early morning to feed the birds.
Such a perfect one!
Holding my finger next to this Marasmius sp. so you get an idea about its size.
Related link:
Marasmius sp. | short video from some that Pieter discovered on decaying wood
{Marasmius} | post by me from 2011
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
FIRST Fragrant Magnolia Grandiflora 'Namnetensis Flore Pleno'
On April 30, the day that my Pieter went to heaven, I came home from the funeral home and spotted this FIRST fully open blossom...
Fragrant Magnolia Grandiflora 'Namnetensis Flore Pleno'
Parked my car inside the garage and captured it as it was also very low on this huge tree and easy to access.
Its planter is no longer with us to admire this tree which he planted in 1993 but no doubt my Pieter is watching over his estate from heaven...
It really IS summer here with 38°C or 100°F
Today it was 39°C or 102°F
Related links:
UPS 2nd Day Air Delivery from Louisiana Nursery + Fight against Tuberous Roots of Greenbrier! | post of arrival of our special trees
{Our Fragrant Magnolia Grandiflora 'Namnetensis Flore Pleno'} | previous post by me
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Our Blooming Indoor Plants in April
Of course I got way behind in so many things but like to show you our blooming indoor plants on bay window sill.
Tiggy Tiger girl posing next to our Stephanotis Floribunda or Madagascar Jasmine.
And yes, those are the golden yellow pansies that Pieter planted in late November...
Believe me, having breakfast, lunch and supper with such a view is heavenly!
A very rewarding plant!
Pieter bought me this white orchid... his last ever indoor plant brought home for me!
Our now 9 year old Amaryllis blooming
The morning light is glorious...
This Amaryllis now has been planted outside, adjacent to our bay window so next year I can see it blooming there.
Showing you how HUGE this orchid blossom is next to my thumb!
Stephanotis Floribunda two days later and more opened up now
Wish I could transmit their fragrance!
Final blossoms Pieter got to enjoy...
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PANSIES SMILING | previous post by me
Friday, June 14, 2024
4,500,000 Pageviews on my Humble Blog
Just earlier today, while I was napping, I missed the actual 4,500,000 Pageviews but never mind.
Yep, there are 90 views over...
LOTS of visitors and also in regard to my Blissful Relationship with Pieter J.C. Vedder
THANK you ever so much for your support!
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May 10, 2024 Pieter J C Vedder's Memorial Service | previous post by me
Sunday, June 2, 2024
May 10, 2024 Pieter J C Vedder's Memorial Service
On exactly the day that WWII started in The Netherlands—May 10 of 1945—we held a meaningful Memorial Service for my Pieter.
Most has been chosen by Pieter himself and got listed in his Last Will as such.
Shortly before the service started...
Fresh white fragrant stock got delivered as they were Pieter's favorite flower.
He told me of growing them with his Dad in the greenhouse for use at the annual Sacraments Procession.
I've used the fine silk batik tablecloths, gift from Indonesia in 2004.
Center cloth covers the cremated remains.
Turned out they fit perfectly with the chairs in the loft and with the carpet.
Indonesia meant so much for both of us so this was Perfect!
Left photo shows brother Toon, me and Pieter in Saint Augustine, Florida.
Toon's daughter Myriam was here with me and helping me set up everything...
Myriam was Pieter's only Goddaughter!
Christy's from East Dublin did such an excellent job in arranging these white stock or Matthiola incana inside a white vase.
Pieter J.C. Vedder
April 29, 1929 – April 30, 2024
Mozart's Lacrimosa (Tearful) was not audible...
It has such a depth of human emotions and thus transcends all languages and cultures!
See link below post.
I Believe, Mark A Miller
I believe in the sun, I believe in the sun, even when, even when it's not shining.
I believe in love, even when, even when I don't feel it.
I believe in God, I believe in God, even when, even when God is silent.
Indeed, the final Musical Moment – Hungarian Dance #4, Johannes Brams very much reflected the way we both lived...
Music is the shorthand of emotion~Leo Tolstoy quote
Thank you
Words cannot express how grateful our family is for your generous support, encouraging words, and thoughts and prayers. Your kindness will always be remembered with deep gratitude.
The Family of
Pieter J.C. Vedder
If you would like to provide a memorial donation,
checks can be made out to Mariette Vedder for
the Leprosy Project in Indonesia which was near to his heart.
Feeling carried by LOVE from around the world and countless private messages 💞
Since Pieter's passing I have regained 2 kg or 4.4 pounds — weighing now 45.3 kg or 99.8 pounds.
In the end of March I was 45.9 kg or 101 pounds
A True Love Story NEVER ENDS | previous post by me...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
My Pieter went to Heaven on April 30
This photo I selected for his obituary as it embodies him so perfectly!
A happy and humble man
Pieter J.C. Vedder SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation and Education passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home.
Pieter was born on april 29, 1929, in Duiven, the Netherlands during the Great Depression, the youngest son of three. He was baptized the same day in the Catholic St. Andreas Church of Groessen. There he was a member of the Church choir, from his youth on.
The war years left a deep impression on Pieter's entire life. Being evacuated and finding the house half bombed when they returned home, as well as the glass greenhouses in shards. Pieter's Dad grew peaches, plums, grapes, and tomatoes under glass.
Pieter played the accordion for the recording of a spoken letter to his two brothers who were deployed in Indonesia during the national revolution.
Training partially interrupted for his military service, from 4 October 1950 to 1 February 1952. Graduated in 1957 with university education in Wageningen, for horticulture and horticultural engineering, with excellent grades. Pieter also had a degree in teaching.
In 1957 he became assistant A of the Research Station for Mushroom Cultivation.
In 1961 he published his first publication Modern Mushroom Growing; 5 more editions followed.
In 1962 he became an instructor and head of the Education Department and was involved in the establishment of the Center for Mushroom Cultivation Education.
Pieter's Dad died on April 21, 1967, so he knew that his youngest became principal!
By 1978, his book had been translated into 5 languages and was called a unique achievement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Directorate of Agricultural Education. Total of 9 languages now and has been called the MUSHROOM BIBLE.
Pieter was very active as a Committee Member for Youth Affairs, in the municipality of Horst.
Also, as Chairman of Youth and Nature
Member of the Board of Housing and Management, Venray–Horst region
Member of the Dean's Financial Committee of the Deanery of Horst
Member of the Diocesan Financial Commission Limburg
Pieter was a member of the Rotary Club Venray, since May 11 of 1976 and President Rotary Club Venray 1978/1979
Honorary President Rotary Club Royal Forest of Dean in U.K. 1978/1979
Rotary member Montebelluna, Italy
Rotary member Dublin, Georgia and Paul Harris Fellow 1996/1997 now Honorary member for several years.
In 1982, Pieter received the Sinden Award from the Mushroom Growers Association in the U.K.—the highest accolade in the Mushroom Industry.
Worked for Campbell Soup International as Vice President Training and Development from August 1983 to March 1989.
People to People Citizen Ambassador in March/April 1987. Pieter, being a world renown mushroom expert, got chosen for joining a group of 10, to visit Universities, lecturing and making field trips on behalf of the Mushroom Industry. His employer Campbell Soup did fully cover his expenses.
Head of the Technology Division at Fungi del Montello in Italy from 1 March 1989 to February 1990.
Dieng Djaya in Indonesia from 1 March 1990 to April 1992 and until 2001 as a consultant.
International Consultant with partner Mariette from 1992 to 2004 and only then time for our own house and garden. Pieter played the Es–trumpet and trombone while in the military. Pieter also played the organ for the Catholic Church, and he played the accordion. Music was one of his hobbies, as were photography and gardening. He also loved cycling and did so on his E–bike until April 7, 2024
Thus ends an intensive but very humble life, focused on Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education and also a life of always being there for others and often pro bono. We both have always been very committed to lifting the stigma around leprosy, something Princess Diana did so intensely. A biblical disease of people who have no voice. We visited the same leprosy hospital near Jakarta, Indonesia that Princess Diana did visit and helped raise funds for those voiceless.
Pieter was a great supporter and board member of the local Heart of Georgia Community Concert Association and the Dublin Association of Fine Arts, Inc. Under his leadership and diplomacy, the two merged.
Pieter's Dad died in 1967 and his mother in 1989. Middle brother Toon in 2006 and eldest brother Thé in 2012. He has an adopted daughter Liz Vedder in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and foster daughter Anita Anggraeni in Semarang, Indonesia. His goddaughter and niece Myriam with daughters Sanne and partner with great–great niece Bobbie, Lotte and son Auke, and niece Judith (Hems) and great–niece Nienke.
His wife of over 40 yers, Mariette VandenMunckhof–Vedder
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday May 10, 2024 at Dublin First Methodist Church.
Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Dublin Chapel has charge of the arrangements.
Related links:
May 10, 2024 Pieter J C Vedder's Memorial Service | post about Memorial Service
Our Final Easter Together | wrote my final letter to Pieter...
Silver Clock and Oak Wall Clock repaired by Pieter | earlier letter to Pieter
Pieter's Music Booklet from WWII Era | how Pieter learned to play his first accordion
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Our Final Easter Together
On March 31, I did sing in the Chancel Choir and we had a little Orchestra accompanying us.
So we had to practice all together at 10:00 AM and since we have only one car, Pieter came along.
After Mass, around 1:00 PM we took some pictures and as always the case—Pieter already had hung his Jacket and released himself of his tie...!
Pieter looks rather frail, his weight went down.
Pieter captured me next to our Easter bouquet from sweet friend
Feeling very happy!
Wearing my Escada leather skirt and shoes.
There are not many clothes I can wear, as at present I am only 96 pounds (43 kg) instead of my usual 116 (52 kg)...
Try to do my very best but it is not sticking!
During Mass at 11:30 AM I suddenly became very emotional and tears were welling up.
Did manage to not let them roll down my cheeks but twice I had to blow my nose...
Later I learned that exactly at that time my most favorite brother–in–law had passed away. He suffered from bone cancer.
My ESP was once again kicking in and I felt it.
On April 1, I wrote this letter to my Pieter...
Dublin, April 1, 2024
Dearest Pieter,
During Easter Mass, tears came to me when I saw you sitting there—how much longer? You get so out of breath from climbing stairs. It's frightening to think that you're slipping away like that. My Pieter, my rock and great help for the past year after accident.
Because of the enormous pain, I was certainly not the nicest conversation partner! My humor appeared to have dried up and the pain was unbearable. You felt powerless... But you kept me alive by feeding me what you prepared.
Suddenly the roles reversed! It hurts so much to see your elderly sweetheart struggling and I couldn't change it. Praying, a lot of praying, for strength and to be able to spend some more time together. Cycling together if I can still manage that... At least I want to take care of the laundry again. You're already doing too much outside! In bed you breathe very difficult—frightening.
Both of us are still too often exhausted. Reading makes me calmer, but the pressure of many things causes stress. Glad we have the trust almost complete! Before it is too late, I want to tell you that I still love you dearly and am proud of you. I have emphasized that pride often enough in my blog! A rare great love and it hurts to have ended up in the rag basket like that. Neither of us wanted this! Someday we will be together again without physical discomfort—our souls. It's going to be hard to ever having to live without you...
I will fight for our cats, but I want to be with you again as soon as possible!
Your eternally loving L.L.
Pieter has read this letter several times and he said one thing to me in regard to this:
You have exceptionally keen senses. Nothing escapes you and in terms of hearing you never miss anything.
You have a memory like an elephant and you are as sharp as a tack—mentally acute.
In combination with your other characteristics, that is very special and that's why I loved you so dearly...
Indeed a Blissful Relationship!
Bring Flowers of the Fairest to Mary in the month of May | mention by Father Seán of Dublin, Ireland and Pieter worshipped Mary whole his life...
Monday, April 29, 2024
My Pieter Captured Spring 2024
On March 25, Pieter made his rounds for capturing spring 2024
Our azaleas behind gazebo
Azaleas in the South East can put on quite a show!
Carolina Jasmine
Hyacinthoides Hispanica Excelsior - Spanish Blue Bell or Wood Hyacinth
Detail
Again Azaleas
Native Georgia Azaleas
Closeup
Our Somei Yoshino Cherry
Azalea detail
Azalea detail
Azalea detail
Spiraea Cantoniensis
Always loved shrubs with golden green leaves...
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