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How Does Your Garden Grow?

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I think we all can agree that gardens are beautiful to have.  This year I have to admit I neglected my garden.  I found that I did not have the time to devote to planting, watering and weeding , a lot of work goes into gardening .

Then we went to Lisa’s house.

Lisa has a pool to die for, as Liz recently posted.

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But her garden… was the Piece de resistance!

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Now behind this beautiful waterfall stands a Palm Tree!  Who has a Palm Tree in their backyard?  Unless your residence is in Florida, or Hawaii, a Palm tree is a natural event.   But in Long Isalnd!   Not so normal.imageimage

Beautiful colors, beautiful flowers, beautiful green.  Now I have tried in the past and never got these kind of results.  I mean no were near this gorgeous.                                                                                                                                    image

imageNow this was the plant that really caught my eye.

I asked Lisa, what is the name of this plant.

Lisa told me that she had no idea what the plant’s name was because she did not plant it.

See it turns out that Lisa did not plant any of these plants, her gardener did.  OMG!

That is how Lisa makes her garden grow…

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Block Island Organics Sunblock

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Block Island Organics Sunblock is a natural organic mineral sunscreen.

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Block Island Organics was the sunblock I brought with me when I recently went to hang out at my neighbors pool.  So before we went into the pool my neighbors and I put Block Island Organics all over our exposed bodies.  And you know when you are in a bathing suit that is a lot of area to cover.

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Now Terry, who normally does not wear sunblock at all, could not believe how Block Island Organics covered her skin.  I started to explain that Block Island was an organic lightweight, non-nano and instantly absorbing mineral based sunscreen safe for sensitive skin.  Block Island Organic provides hours of all natural, highly effective broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, a small amount goes a long way. 

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“Yes”, she said a little to doubtingly

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Let me be the first to announce a sunsation. Terry is a Block Island Organics Sunscreen convert.

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Hey, I even got Bobbi-Ann to start spreading the block.

It nice to know that now , on my block, Block Island Organics Sunscreen will be the sunblock of choice.

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VO5 Silky Experiences Pure Sunshine Shampoo and Conditioner

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My niece Sandra was over making herself at home. While I was washing the dishes I heard her say “Wow, this smells great! ” I agreed, this was the  VO5 Silky Experiences Pure Sunshine Shampoo and Conditioner.     Fresh and clean, with delicate notes of pacific rose apple, white peony and cashmere wood.  No wonder it was voted the next new scent.   Smells like summer!!  Since I happened to have picked up  two sets from the Getting Gorgeous Conference and I find that paying it forward is a good thing ,  I gave her a set. Love that happy face.

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Greek Style Orzo Salad

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I was expecting macaroni or potato salad at the BBQ. What a nice surprise this Greek Style Orzo Salad was.  I was not the only who loved it. Here is the recipe my sister Marianne (she made this salad for us) gave me, hope you try it.

Orzo Salad – Greek Style
serves 6-8

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts – chopped
 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley – chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

Bring a large pot of  salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid marinade .  In large bowl combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and lemon pepper. Toss, cover  and chill for 1 hour in refrigerator.Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad and toss gently.