Re: Need Something for Memoriam

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

When my dad passed away I was given a gazing ball (blue) and I put it out every spring, it reminds me of my dad. You might do something other that a tree/plant so he won't have to worry about keeping it alive.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

It's nice of you to do this for your uncle. How about a clematis? I've grown them in containers, and they've over-wintered fine here in PA. It should be a fairly large container and the vine will need a place to climb. Most varieties are purple-pink but some are light blue.

JustJazzmom · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/4/2014 ValuSkr said:
It's nice of you to do this for your uncle. How about a clematis? I've grown them in containers, and they've over-wintered fine here in PA. It should be a fairly large container and the vine will need a place to climb. Most varieties are purple-pink but some are light blue.

There's a very nice disease resistant clematis (many can get clematis wilt, a fungal disease) that looks very nice among climbing roses called 'Betty Corning'.

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DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

That's a lovely, thoughtful & lasting gesture. Good luck!

wismiss · ‎03-10-2010

You and your family have my deepest sympathy. I am sure your aunt will be remembered and missed by many.

If your uncle enjoys sitting outside, what about a glider, a gliding chair, or an outdoor rocking chair? They have a lot of them that are made of recycled plastic and would be maintenance free. Or, if blue would go with the color of the house, you could buy an unfinished one and paint it blue if you chose to do so. The latter would not be maintenance free, though.

A plant would be a nice gift, too, but if you don't live nearby, your uncle would have to water it, fertilize it, etc. The blue gazing ball would be pretty, too.

Please let us know what you decide.

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FastDogWalker2 · ‎03-10-2010

We were given a butterfly bush when my dad died. It is lovely and I also think of the butterflies who visit it as visiting relatives who have also passed on.