Talking About it Tuesday #67

I hope, if you celebrate Easter, that your family had a good one. We have a very busy week or two staring us in the face and I might not make it around to comment on everyone's posts but I promise to at least visit and pin them whenever I get a chance! 

With spring finally starting to spring up here, I couldn't help but notice lots of gardening posts linked up with us last week. I hope to tackle my own flower gardens soon and at least get all the leaves raked out of them. Do you have a garden?




The link with the most views from last week's party:

Nurturing Nature: A Gardening Journey by Thrifting Wonderland
 

 

A few that caught my eye:

12 Slow Down and Breathe Quotes for Your Busy Mind by Filling the Jars

Creamy Chicken Stuffed Peppers by Just Plain Cooking 


 

This party will remain open until the weekend.  My hope is that everyone will share all sorts of wonderful posts: travel, recipes, how to's, crafting ideas, and more-- up to 3 posts per blog.  Anything that is family friendly is welcome; even old posts that you'd like to get some new views.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Comments

  1. Soma @ InkTorrents.comApril 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM

    With the house renovation, we are only able to keep the garden tidy and take care of the plants as needed. No new plants this year. Happy gardening to you. Thanks so much for hosting!

    -Soma

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  2. OliviaApril 22, 2025 at 5:47 AM

    I never get tired of flower photos. LOL! I can see why Nurturing Nature was the most viewed.

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM

      I LOVE flower photos-- and really any sort of nature photos.

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  3. MichelleApril 22, 2025 at 5:49 AM

    Whew! Sounds like a daunting couple of weeks you have coming up. I hope it’s all good stuff!

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  4. Nancy April 22, 2025 at 6:24 AM

    Good Morning.
    I hope you get all your things done that you need to do this week. And if gardening is one of them then enjoy!
    Thank you for featuring me for your Talk about it Tuesday! How kind of you!
    Happy new week!

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM

      Thank you! I think I'll put off gardening for another week or two. We went from cold and winter like to hot and muggy so I'm hoping some in between spring weather will show itself soon.

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  5. Linda StollApril 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM

    These days I'm pulling some very weird weeds from my little garden areas ...

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM

      That sounds odd... and annoying. I really hate weed pulling but it's got to be done.

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  6. Maria RineerApril 22, 2025 at 6:38 AM

    I can't wait we are frost free for the season and I can plant seeds and plants in the garden! Thanks for the link up!

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM

      Yeah we have at least a few more weeks before I'd chance it.

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  7. ViolettaApril 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM

    It seems that you live in a very cold region. Than it´s a pleasure I assume when it gets warmer and the flowers begin to bloom. Hope you don´t have too much stress this week.
    All the best and have a fine time
    Violetta

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM

      Yeah it certainly can be. Once the warm weather moves in it can also get oddly hot and muggy so we get a whole variety of weather where we live.

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  8. Heather{Our Life In a Click}April 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM

    I love checking out the links! I'm going to start my garden this year. We don't have many flowers at the new house so I'm hoping to get some going! I planted some containers and basil last spring.

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM

      Oh that sounds fun; sort of like starting with a blank slate.

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  9. Jennifer GoodwinApril 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM

    Thank you for being our very gracious host for this each week!

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  10. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM

    Joanne,
    Happy Easter!
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 24 and 25!!
    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well...
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  11. mireilleApril 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM

    It was a busy weekend with church and a party, but also restful in some ways. We planted some flower seeds and cleaned up the yard. I am enjoying the mild spring days.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  12. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM

    We also have a few jam packed weeks ahead. Wishing you rest and reflectio in the midst of your busy days! Thanks, as always, for hosting us all!

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  13. Thrifting WonderlandApril 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting the party every week. I, too am a big fan of garden photography and really appreciate the feature for the "Nurturing Nature". A garden is a true labor of love and takes a lot of work. Fortunately, when you are among the plants it doesn't seem at all like work. Hope you have a lovely week.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM

      You're welcome! I actually hate gardening and being out in the dirt with the bugs.... but can't give it up because I do love seeing those pretty blooms so much. It's all worth it in the end.

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  14. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM

    We do, it is about 100X60 plus a second set of raised beds for melons. We are about done planting, and are now building trellis structures from "Yoepine" shrubs cut down. Those shrubs just about take over everything here in Texas. Thanks so much for hosting, wishing you a great week ahead! Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM

      That sounds like a lot! LOL But I know you get so much out of it.. I have never gotten to eat the fruits of my labor aside from one basil plant that did really well one summer. I have zero clue when it comes to growing fruits and vegetables but I keep on trying figuring one of these days I might get it right.

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  15. PamApril 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM

    I love the gardening posts. Thanks so much for hosting this lovely party!

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  16. SlabsApril 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM

    Hello Joanne, thanks for the party and for sharing SSPS logo.
    My entries this week #83+86
    Hope to see you also share with https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  17. Kim April 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM

    Oh yes, it's gardening time! Everything is blooming here - and making me sneeze - but it's put me in the mood to start planning my plantings!!

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    1. Joanne April 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM

      Yep! I definitely started taking my allergy medicine this week!

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  18. PaulaShort April 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    Happy Tuesday Joanne! I hope this note finds you well. Thanks' so much for hosting and warm hospitality. I'm sitting at #94&95 this week.

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  19. MarshaApril 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM

    I have the smallest of areas in which to plant things. I would love to till up this square part of my yard for a small vegetable and flower garden. I would have to get permission, then actually do the work! I'm not currently linking up because my laptop won't let me. I know it has something to do with security things my son put on it, but trying to explain link parties to him is like speaking to a wall! Thanks, anyway!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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