Hanging Fern Basket!

I had been drooling over the big ferns hanging in baskets in the shade on porches for years!

I'm not drooling any more, I finally found a great sale after the spring frost time and took advantage of the sale!  I absolutely will do it again next year!    My new nozzle on the hose has a 'mist' setting, which is ideal for keeping this plant hydrated and enjoying it's life on my back porch!

Yes, I know I can bring it inside for the winter.  I used to have one hanging during those days of the macramae hangers!  I even had a old fashioned fern stand for it later.  But, not so sure I have a space for it in this house with the right light conditions!  Will see if I can part with it this fall or find a spot inside for it!  

Annual Visit to our History Center Welcome Garden Bed

This is in our neighborhood so we pass it by at least a dozen times a month.....always have to slow down for a peek at it!

A few years ago our garden club took over updating and maintaining it!

Taken towards the end of June 2020!

Small plants are lovely, also!

Tammy also has a knack for creating scenes with flowers and weathered old objects!

Love this!

Close Ups in Barb's Garden in June

A nice touch of butterflies to snuggle your
 shoulders as you sit and rest or visit!

Awesome companion colors!

Barb has a perfect shade spot to welcome visitors!

Highlights in June at Barb's Garden Beds

A visit to Barb's garden beds is always a photo op!

Outdoor dining at it's best!

My very favorite place to have lunch out in the summer is at our 'Twiggs' Patio!

Not only is the food excellent, the atmosphere can't be topped for gardeners!

Here is a view a week ago as you approach the patio area!  Inside the fence is just as beautiful as this entrance promises!

  

Tropical Hibiscus

Recently I visited Lowe's for some plants and found a big sale on their Tropical Plants!

Yep, there were beautiful large size Hibiscus plants both in red and in peach colors.  Would you believe, two for $15.00.  Denny was with me and watched me deciding on a beautiful one with red blooms and then asked why I didn't want two at that price!  So, I decided he asked a good question and also picked up a peach one even though I couldn't see what the blooms looked like!

I ended up giving the red one to a friend and kept the peach one!  Was I ever delighted when the buds began opening!  Below is a picture of the two different blooms on the same plant!   

Yep, delighted is an under statement indeed!