Ruth Axtell Morren gained her first recognition as a writer when she made the finals in the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Contest while living in the Netherlands with her husband. In Holland Ruth crafted her first serious story in between having her three children and tending the small "brickyard" garden of their townhouse in the Netherlands. "Now the scenery is quite different on the downeast coast of Maine. After three years away, there has been a lot of weeding and tilling to do. But a garden with good bones comes through. Our yard is surrounded by forest on three sides, mainly balsam fir and spruce. The yard has several gnarled old apple trees, but still bear the best apples for pie and applesauce. I've planted several lilac bushes over the years, as well as daffodils, rhododendron and other flowers. Mainly, it's trial and error to see what survives our long winters. Ruth's newest title is A Bride of Honor. Below Ruth stops at a sidewalk café while in Paris on a research trip. Visit Ruth online at www.ruthaxtellmorren.com.
3 comments:
Aren't daisies wonderful! They grow like weeds in my garden, I'm constantly thinning them. Not because I don't love them, but because my gardens are too small for all that want to grow there.
Your gardens are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Eileen,
Yes, I love daisies. Do you remember in the movie, You've Got Mail, how Meg Ryan's favorite flowers are daisies?
Thanks for writing.
Ruth
Your flowers are very lovely! I love You've Got Mail...that was such a sweet part, when Tom Hanks brought Meg Ryan her favorite flowers when she was sick :) Thanks for sharing the pictures!
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