21. December 2011 by Carol Whitaker.

It might feel like winter in some parts of the country, but here in south Florida, it’s still fine weather for enjoying the garden living room. This morning it is a balmy 73 degrees. While some of you may be rushing around wildly in the stores doing last minute shopping, I am still enjoying coffee in the garden in the mornings with the dogs, squirrels and birds, and a hot toddy, cup of tea or wine, in the garden at the end of the day.

I’m looking forward to appetizers in the garden, as well, at a friend’s home. She always serves drinks, appetizers and sometimes the first few courses of holiday meals, outside here in her south Florida backyard garden room, at Thanksgiving and Christmas time.

This is the time of year here in south Florida when one really gets to enjoy the simple pleasures of our outdoor garden rooms.

If you haven’t set up a room, and created seating, a table, a simple place to serve, you are missing out on one of the greatest joys of a garden, enjoying it with family and friends, as a glorious backdrop to great weather, food, and festivities.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Chanuka.

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21. December 2011 by Carol Whitaker.

I want to start featuring some of your gardens here and writing about your successes in the garden. So send me an email at thepinkshovel@gmail.com if you would like your garden featured. Even if you aren’t local, we can still talk about your garden by phone and email photos, so it doesn’t matter where  you are.  I enjoy learning about your gardens and gardening experiences and would be delighted to share them.

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