I care about you too, Pam. I am very glad you are feeling better. Pain does change a person's tolerance.

You are an inspiration and I am glad you are here.

Kathy

Thank you Kathy.

Hooray, and welcome back. This must mean you're feeling better - what good news!

Pam, so happy you are back, and VERY happy you are feeling better.

Let's talk about roses...what is happening in your garden? My banksie lutea and Belle Portugaise are my earliest blomers, and they are both in full bloom - they are right next to each other, and the very pale yellow and very pale pink look so lovely together! (I would claim I planned that, but I didn't - I was very happy to see how lovely it looked the first time they bloomed simultaneously, which they have every year since - someone is looking out for me!)

Jackie

Pam, I'm so glad you're feeling better. It was not the same without you! Have you been able to get out and visit your garden? Tell us what's blooming! Gean

Welcome back!!!!!!
Molly

Pam, I am happy you are back and to hear that your pain is better. Unfortunately I know what it means to leave with pain. Your garden is always so beautiful. like a fairy tale, really.
Olga

Glad to have you back--and that you are on the mend.

Kate

I obviously missed something. I'm sorry someone was unkind to you. I can't imagine why they would be, you are one of the gentlest people I know and never speak an unkind word to anyone. I'm glad you are back and that your pain is better. There are so many really nice people here, ignore the ones who aren't. That's what I do :-).

Carol

Whatever it was, I missed it too. I don't think you should worry about it or give it another thought.

Please post pictures soon! Your garden is the most amazing, magical, heavenly place I have ever seen.

I missed it too. I guess I don't read everything on the forum. In any case, I'm very glad you're here with us. This place would not be the same without you.

Paula

mendocino rose, I also would like to let you know, that I am happy, that you have decided to post, again. I really appreciate your contributions on this forum.

Your garden is sooo... special! I would love to read more about it and also to see new photos from this year, if you would like to share!

I'm glad you're back, and feeling better both mentally and physically. It's time to rejoice in the garden and in all one's gardening friends.

Melissa

"Anyway here I am back with this place and folks that I do care about so much."

And we care about you, too! Don't know what it was, don't need to know. We "know" you as you've always been here: kind, sharing and upbeat, the creator of a magical place. Just glad you're feeling better.
Best,
Anne

Thank you everyone. Your thoughts mean alot to me.
Jackie, the garden is coming along beautifully except that the cane borers are at my roses again. They burrow into the new growth turning it black and ugly. It didn't ruin everything last year so I'm pulling off the dead stems and hoping for the best. We're behind you in blooms here. Pompon de Paris will start soon then I expect the Ceciles. Other things like Candituft, Ceanothus, Daffodils, Tulips, Rosemary, fruit trees etc. are blooming. Fortunately I was really ahead in my work before getting the siatica so the garden looks pretty good. Ofcourse there is always tons to do. I've been forbidden to dig but have sneaked in a very few digs. Yesterday I planted perrienels sitting down. Michael bought me the most beautiful flat of Blue Bird Delphiniums. I'm really so much better. I just can't go out and try to be wonder woman, which is why I hurt myself in the first place.

Back pain and not sleeping, oh what a deadly combination as I know only too well. I hope your trips to your beautiful garden to gaze at all the newly opened blossoms will give you much happiness every day. So glad you're feeling better and are back here with us.

Ingrid

Pam, I was out in the garden this morning thinking what a great day it is and how thankful I am to be able to enjoy it.
And now that I've seen this thread, it truly is a fantastic day!

Thank you so much for coming back to us,
Randy

I am so glad to hear you are feeling much better and enjoying your beautiful garden once again.
Judith

Don't over due it...but...don't underestimate the extreme beneficial therapy of getting some good quality dirt under your fingernails. Has very great restorative powers.

I have no idea what happened to hurt you...but I do know that I enjoy your posts immensely...and hope everything will soon be "coming up roses" for you (sorry for bad pun).

Now go and smell a bloom or two. Better yet, snap a photo or two.

Patty

Glad I missed it too-who would be intentionally unkind to you? You are one of the nicest persons I ever met. I am so glad you are better though..it helps I am sure to put things into prespetive for as you can see everyone loves you dearly.

patricia

Pamela, you already know how I feel :-). So glad your back is starting to feel better! I just noticed a bud on Mrs. Sam McGredy, had to share that little excitement. Happy to see you here too.

Carla

WHOOOPPPEE WHOOOPPPEEE---Pam's back----This place just isn't the same without you and your beautiful gardens---

I do know how pain can make you react differently than you would normally--

Please take it easy-----I've had to learn that lesson the hard way----

Welcome back----Florence

Thank you again dear folks. Isn't it funny how sometimes bad things turn into good things like these kind encouragements?