I took a break this morning from frantically packing and preparing for the cold weekend ahead at the Strawberry Music Festival, to take a walk in the garden.
I love this time of year when every day bring something new to bloom.
I just love this Firewitch Dianthus, the fuchsia blooms next to the blue green foliage is eye-catching.
The lime thyme is at its best.
An Heirloom Iris that smell like Grape Kook-Aid.
A Russel Lupine in Fuchsia.
And one in Blue.
I love the spots.
Even just the bud is lovely.
The poppies are just beginning their show. I let them reseed last year and they are coming up all along the side yard.
According my the label this clematis is supposed to be white with burgundy specks but I think I mislabeled it.
It was supposed to be Bee’s Jubilee.
The other clematis which I do believe is Nellie Moser is snuggled up with my Shropshire Lad English rose.
The Creeping Jenny is filling in an ugly area quite nicely.
Another speckled Iris, I do believe my cousin gave this to me, she dug it up at an old farmstead in Idaho.
That was my morning walk. I really regret having to leave for nearly a week, I will miss so much.
I will endeavor to enjoy myself. I am not a camping enthusiast and this is not a weekend of leisure, I will be working my fanny off, long hours of hustling then dropping into my bed at night (a memory foam mattress pad tossed into the back of my Suburban) to snooze a bit before starting another day.
And to top it off it is now predicted to be colder than we originally anticipated. I hate camping in the cold. And I can’t come home until Monday, unless I can connive some way to get out of there Sunday night. We shall see. By then I will be more than ready for a good hot soak, my bed and a warm house not crowded by 25,000 people sharing my bathroom.
Okay, whine over. I am out the door….
Fertilizer Friday
So pretty. Have a great time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tour! Have fun and stay warm. We'll be anxious to hear about your camping adventure.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan and Bentley
Wow beautiful garden photos. Safe travels, make happy memories. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful garden with so many beautiful blooms!
ReplyDelete~Trisha
You have some beautiful flowers in your garden!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful walk it was! Some of my favorite flowers as well.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful flowers! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethanks for the tour of your lovely garden! those iris are beautiful!
ReplyDeletedebbie
Beautiful garden! Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteYou are a very busy lady! But your garden is gorgeous, and will be wonderful to return to after your hectic weekend. Love the iris and lupine especially.
ReplyDeletei love love love that speckled iris - i've never seen one like that! so pretty! Dianthus is one of my favorites in the garden - so easy and comes back year after year! Can't have enough of those! Thanks for sharing over here at Fishtail Cottage's Garden party! xoox, tracie
ReplyDeleteI so LOVE the different colors of your Lupine! All of your other flowers are just beautiful. I enjoyed them all!!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Sue
Lovely! love the creeping jenny there.
ReplyDeletePamela, Your iris are just beautiful! Love the lupines as well.
ReplyDeleteI hope it's warmer than expected. I'm with you - I hate to camp in the cold, period! Your flowers are so beautiful and they are beautifully photographed too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Yosemite so I'm a totally jealous. I hope it goes well for you.
ReplyDeleteMy mom had the grape kool-aid irises :-)
Beautiful pictures!
Happy to be stopping by from Fertilizer Friday :-)
You've been featured this week over here!!! oxox
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful irises. The poppy is very cute! Are the Angels Choise? I wish you a great week! Zinnia
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from Fishtail Cottage - your gardens are GORGEOUS!! The flowers are all so vibrant and cheerful! Thank you for sharing!... Donna
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