Especially the low growing ones. They just seem to keep on giving their beauty throughout the spring into late spring and early summer! I am partial to the blue shades, of course!
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Monday, June 27, 2016
Wildlife stealing the fish from your water feature?
Here is one gardener's solution! It works and looks great!
One of those large variety of fish eating birds cleaned out his Koi a few years ago. So, he spread some netting on top of his smaller pond! Not only has it provided protection for the fish, it is almost invisible to the human eye leaving him with still very attractive water feature!
One of those large variety of fish eating birds cleaned out his Koi a few years ago. So, he spread some netting on top of his smaller pond! Not only has it provided protection for the fish, it is almost invisible to the human eye leaving him with still very attractive water feature!
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Cindy's mailbox this year...
Once again I visited my gardening friend, Cindy, at this time of the year! Last year I posted a picture of her mailbox climatis and timing was right again this year!
Her mailperson must look forward to stopping at her mailbox!
Her mailperson must look forward to stopping at her mailbox!
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| Yep, the mailbox is on the other side of this! |
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Lucky me!
One of my favorite garden centers is Hillside Nursery just outside of Chatfield!
I was surprised when notified last week I had won a rose bush in a contest on their Facebook page! (I follow them and get lots of ideas. You may want to check them out and "follow" them also?)
Denny went with me to pick it out this week and he was so interested in them I decided to let him make the decision on which variety!
It is an Easy Elegance 'Sunrise Sunset' so should be an easy care plant, just my "cup of tea"!
Now where to plant it! It will be a great accent plant!
For information about 'Easy Elegance' roses CLICK HERE
I was surprised when notified last week I had won a rose bush in a contest on their Facebook page! (I follow them and get lots of ideas. You may want to check them out and "follow" them also?)
Denny went with me to pick it out this week and he was so interested in them I decided to let him make the decision on which variety!
It is an Easy Elegance 'Sunrise Sunset' so should be an easy care plant, just my "cup of tea"!
Now where to plant it! It will be a great accent plant!
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Golf anyone?
I did a version of this in AZ , you may recall my blog post on it.
Just had to do one for home also, of course!
Just had to do one for home also, of course!
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Hostas, hostas, hostas.....
The hostas are especially lush this year!
The guy who mows my lawn has a problem with hostas whose leaves hang over onto his grass!
The corner is especially vulnerable to his mower so after years of ragged hosta leaves there I decided to replace one hosta with a container of hostas! Yep, it works great! The hosta leaves don't hang over in the way of the mower man!
And, it's a bit more interesting, three kinds of hostas and ferns are a bit more interesting than one hosta!
The guy who mows my lawn has a problem with hostas whose leaves hang over onto his grass!
The corner is especially vulnerable to his mower so after years of ragged hosta leaves there I decided to replace one hosta with a container of hostas! Yep, it works great! The hosta leaves don't hang over in the way of the mower man!
And, it's a bit more interesting, three kinds of hostas and ferns are a bit more interesting than one hosta!
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Hosta leaf bouquet
Who needs flowers for an arrangement!
After attending the Rochester Garden & Flower Club meeting and learning from our fantastic speaker on flower arranging, Lynelle Webb I was inspired to go all green!
I like fresh arrangements in the house and cabin so was inspired to gather some hosta leaves and a few Lady's Mantle blooms! Yep, I think it worked out just fine!
Friday, June 17, 2016
Country Home....
Each year I create what I call my "Country Home Fairy Garden". I usually make a few changes in the landscaping of this lovely house. This year I featured two trees, one which should winter over OK. Then I added some flowers around the fountain and decided the croquet set would be appropriate for the lawn. Yesterday I couldn't resist a new element I found in a garden center in the metro area, a darling bicycle with flowers in the handlebar basket! I thought it would look just right in this garden! I'm ready to move in!
Looks like a lovely place to live doesn't it? Complete with a kitty with her mouse playmate!
Looks like a lovely place to live doesn't it? Complete with a kitty with her mouse playmate!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Some people think I have a problem......
I don't! I just love Fairy Gardens and Miniature Gardens!
This year I've planted over 30 of them! This is the majority of them. I decided to concentrate on some smaller size ones this spring because I've been invited again to display them at the 2016 Annual RG&FC Garden Tour. Smaller ones are easier to transport and hopefully will inspire some people to give this fun hobby a try!
Yes, I'll share them on my blog as the summer rolls out!
This year I've planted over 30 of them! This is the majority of them. I decided to concentrate on some smaller size ones this spring because I've been invited again to display them at the 2016 Annual RG&FC Garden Tour. Smaller ones are easier to transport and hopefully will inspire some people to give this fun hobby a try!
Yes, I'll share them on my blog as the summer rolls out!
Monday, June 13, 2016
Blue.....
Delphinium blue is the star in my garden beds at the moment!
I can hardly believe how spectacular this is right now! Brings a big smile to my face every time I look out my dining room sliding glass door!
Not even the rain has hindered this display! And, from the looks of it, it will continue to bloom for a few more weeks!
I'll be sure to deadhead it promptly so I get some more stalks later!
I can hardly believe how spectacular this is right now! Brings a big smile to my face every time I look out my dining room sliding glass door!
Not even the rain has hindered this display! And, from the looks of it, it will continue to bloom for a few more weeks!
I'll be sure to deadhead it promptly so I get some more stalks later!
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Yellow Lady's Slipper
My gardening friend, Rita, is enjoying her Yellow Lady's Slipper in bloom right now!
Not exactly the usual flower you find in our flower beds!
Not exactly the usual flower you find in our flower beds!
CLICK HERE!
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Begonias for color....
In that shady bit of heaven my last blog featured...... Carol used begonias for a touch of color on their deck! Love the grape vine touch on the deck railing! Yep, those are the native phlox in the background!
Monday, June 6, 2016
Mother nature designs landscapes!
Using Mother Nature to create your landscaping can be awesome! She even provides ferns!
Recently we were visiting friends whose home is nestled in a peaceful bit of shady territory on the edge of Rochester. It is like stepping into another world for a visit!
Recently we were visiting friends whose home is nestled in a peaceful bit of shady territory on the edge of Rochester. It is like stepping into another world for a visit!
Friday, June 3, 2016
Rhododendron
This is one plant/shrub I have never had or planted! I like it but just felt I did not have sufficient place for it.
While I was taking this photo at my granddaughter's home I realized this colorful eye catching display takes little space and is an attractive seasonal spot of color!
I think I'd better check this out more when I need to consider replacing more of my garden beds with flowering shrubs. I suspect my aging body will be requiring more reduction in gardening activity as time goes on.
While I was taking this photo at my granddaughter's home I realized this colorful eye catching display takes little space and is an attractive seasonal spot of color!
I think I'd better check this out more when I need to consider replacing more of my garden beds with flowering shrubs. I suspect my aging body will be requiring more reduction in gardening activity as time goes on.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Community Beautification Project
This last fall our local History Center approached our local garden club for help in reviving a rather good size garden bed that originally was established as a focus spot on their extensive grounds. It was designed with a stream, some small waterfalls, a foot bridge and a few small trees. Unfortunately it had lost the support of the previous community organization of designers and caretakers.
So, after evaluating what it would require, our local garden club decided we would step in and using member volunteers and some money we earn with fundraising activities (Plant Sale and Garden Tour), invest in turning this focus spot into something really spectacular for our community to enjoy!
Thankfully, we found additional support with some local gardening businesses for some of the materials and two talented designers (professionals who also belong to our club). The focus was to develop a low maintenance display bed to attract people and wildlife to stop by and enjoy!
Lots of volunteer labor has been busy planting this week! Can't wait to see it after the plants have had some time to settle in and enjoy this year's growing season!
I drive by this location frequently so this is one of our garden club projects I will enjoy often!
So, after evaluating what it would require, our local garden club decided we would step in and using member volunteers and some money we earn with fundraising activities (Plant Sale and Garden Tour), invest in turning this focus spot into something really spectacular for our community to enjoy!
Thankfully, we found additional support with some local gardening businesses for some of the materials and two talented designers (professionals who also belong to our club). The focus was to develop a low maintenance display bed to attract people and wildlife to stop by and enjoy!
Lots of volunteer labor has been busy planting this week! Can't wait to see it after the plants have had some time to settle in and enjoy this year's growing season!
I drive by this location frequently so this is one of our garden club projects I will enjoy often!
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