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doodle by andre: a postcard for the garden

December 21, 2009

THIS WEEK’S DOODLE IS REALLY A POSTCARD, one to send to the beloved garden in appreciation for a year of its devoted service and joy. Thanks, Andre Jordan, for just the right thing at just the right moment–one less thing on my to-do list, now that you have “send card to garden” covered. This week I’m also remembering your doodles of Christmases past: the controversial love-a-gnome campaign, for instance, and that tender one of the robin red-breast — remember it? Thank you for celebrating so many moments here with us; the best to you and Mrs. Andre and the delicious, four-legged Pickle.

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50s Pam says:

December 21, 2009 at 11:31 am

Dear Margaret and Away to Garden,
I cannot thank you enough for all that you bring to my life. Happy christmas x
Johanna says:

December 21, 2009 at 1:04 pm

Thank you for keeping our garden spirits light. You belong on Margaret’s Top Ten list, too!
Amy says:

December 21, 2009 at 1:23 pm

Dear Margaret,
I cannot thank you enough for giving me something to look forward to all winter long.
Happy Holidays!
Linda P says:

December 21, 2009 at 9:18 pm

Dear Margaret,
thank you for the happiness your sight brings to me each and every week. Have a happy holiday and strong new 2010 ! xxoo
andre says:

December 22, 2009 at 8:56 am

Merry Christmas Margaret

I have a feeling 2010 is going to be an extraordinary year for all of us.

xxx
Anne says:

December 22, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Dear Andre,

You feel about the garden the way I do. You touched my heart once again with your Christmas postcard to your garden.
Heidi says:

January 9, 2010 at 12:06 pm

I love your site – it makes me smile!
Margaret says:

January 9, 2010 at 12:17 pm

Welcome, Heidi; so nice of you to say so. I’m sure Andre will be happy to hear as well, since he is the Chief Smile Officer. I hope we see you soon again.

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