Tuesday, January 29, 2013

My birthday gift

 My DH (dear hubby) bought me a birthday gift that I have wanted for a long time.... a Meyer Lemon tree. I love my little lemon tree and can't wait to harvest some fresh lemons this summer. I've noticed I'm not the only one loving this little tree. The bees and butterflies and swarming it. 



The DH also bought me a gorgeous flower arrangement. 



As I near the middle years of my life, I realized that I have learned some important life lessons. Here are just a few...




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10 comments:

  1. Christys Cottage Wildlife GardenJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    First...Happy Birthday! What a thoughtful hubby you have! Growing up there was a lemon tree outside my bedroom window...I can still close my eyes and remember that scent....wonderful!

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    1. Steph@RamblingWrenJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you Christy! How wonderful to have a lemon tree right outside your window. Yes, the hubby did good:)

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  2. khakiJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Nice Life Lessons- very true. What a sweet hubby!!!! You will love the lemon tree- I love ours- I find myself putting lemons on everything hahaha. Beautiful flowers!!!! Happy birthday!

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    1. Steph@RamblingWrenJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:33 AM

      Thank you Kacky. I'm so excited about my little lemon tree. I love lemons, so putting lemons on everything sounds wonderful!

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  3. Linda/patchworkJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    That's a very nice gift...or two. I keep seeing everybody's lemon trees. Makes me think I should see if we could keep one alive here.

    Happy Birthday!!

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    1. Steph@RamblingWrenJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      Thank you Linda. I've heard of other garden bloggers having success with their lemon trees, I thought I would give it a try. I think just as long as you cover it or bring it indoors when it freezes you should be ok.

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  4. CatJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Happy Birthday! Oh my goodness but you are going to love that little tree! I'm still using lemons from this last harvest! I've posted a few recipes and will post some time soon about the preserved lemons I made this week.

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    1. Steph@RamblingWrenJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:53 AM

      Thank you Cat. This must have been a good year for Meyer lemons because I've heard of several bloggers that had a "fruitful" (pun intended) harvest. I'll definitely check out your wonderful recipes.

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  5. heather/xericstyleFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Happy birthday! Cheers to your lemon tree....and to you!

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    1. Steph@RamblingWrenFebruary 7, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Many thanks Heather. Looking forward to picking some lemons in the near future.

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