I will take this rare opportunity of peace and quiet to jot a note and ramble a bit along with some flower photos.
The roses alongside my studio seem to start really blooming later than the rest of garden, it must be just the microclimate there.
Ambridge
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The barrels alongside the road and the perennials planted around them are coming along just fine. I planted my Chamois Rose hollyhocks down at the left, they are only a few inches tall now but I have high hopes of enjoying their fluffy shabby blooms next summer.
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We had a big estate/yard sale this past weekend. It was a huge success for at least selling a bunch of tools and equipment my husband had in the garage so now there is more space for my work area.
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Today I found out my beloved Dremel Kit was inadvertently sold along with his extra tools. His explanation of why he sold it was not a good one so needless to say my desire to choke the life from something is overwhelming and I am giving fair warning to all.
‘Nough said.
An ivy geranium I grew from seed. I love it, it is different than the types you can get at the garden center. I am going to save seed from it and start a bunch next Spring.
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My little white button rose, I just love this plant, I have already started a couple more from cuttings. Don’t worry it is not a patented one.
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Tess D'Urbervilles Rose by the studio, my one in front is about ready to bloom again too, the deer have been staying clear since I set up my Scarecrow and I will actually get to enjoy the blooms.
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Here is another contraption I use to keep the deer at bay, I call it my ‘scary monster’. It is a large wire cage with an old curtain sheer hanging from it. The sheer will ruffle in the nighttime breeze and the deer are startled away. It did a pretty good job until my second Scarecrow came in for the back garden.
Now it is in the side yard doing it’s job there.
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Monday I did a few housecleaning jobs in Bear Valley, it is so gorgeous up there this time of year. A lot of tourists have been enjoying coming up to enjoy nature at its best.
I need to take my camera and try to get some pictures for you.
Tuesday I painted on special order signs all day and tried to get some things cooked up ahead of time so when I come in dead dog tired after a long day of scrubbing we can just eat and not have a lot of fixing to do.
My husband can cook but his repertoire is limited so unless I want to eat the same few things each week I need to get busy and teach him some new things.
You forget how it took you years of cooking for 4 kids to be able to look in the cupboards and whip up something edible on the fly and it is not always fair that I should expect him to be able to do that with limited experience.
My Monarda or Bee Balm is a new favorite of mine. I planted this last year and loved it then and more so now.
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Luna Pink Swirl hibiscus, a gorgeous addition. I have about 4 more of these in pots that I need to find a place for. They stay shorter than my red hardy hibiscus and bloom earlier, they are just as hardy though and come back every year. I need to get the Luna White Swirl seeds too.
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A white double hollyhock, my mom dug up out of her yard and gave me last year. The pure white is so elegant.
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If only you had the ability to smell this next one. My oriental lilies are beginning to open up in all their sweet scented glory.
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Truly a favorite around here, in all it’s variations.
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Believe it or not I have more flowers to share but I am out of time for today. I go to work tomorrow cleaning then Friday is booked up too but I shall try to check in with more lovelies. I will share my signs I have been working on as well.
So until we meet again..ta ta..
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Beautiful! All my flowers are wilting in the hot weather... and so it will go until it cools off. Some, like my roses, just don't bloom when it's too hot. So, I will enjoy yours while I wait for our weather to cool a bit.
ReplyDeleteBet that hair dries fast on these warm days. Enjoy your lovely garden and work on those signs. You are a busy lady.
Your flowers are totally amazing. We live in a very hot and dry area and it is impossible to grow some of the beauties that you have. Only the very hardy survive, and that is with a daily watering. Forget one day of watering around here and they never look quite the same. I'm always looking through gardening magazines and I have never seen anything as lovely as your blooms. thank you for sharing. Connie :) I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! I have flower envy :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, your flowers are just beautiful.
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Pamela! My goodness you haven some gorgeous flowers in your garden! I am itching now to seed and to root some more plants - I just love the white double hollyhock - it looks like a Peony - My one hollyhock didn't survive - I'll try again! I do appreciate you sharing your lovely garden with Home and Garden Thursday,
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