We had a wonderful soaking rain last weekend.

It really helped perk things up around here. 

I have cleared out some of the spent plants and flowers so it seems a bit sparse in some areas,

 but in others there is plenty of fullness. 

 I have seen monarchs drifting by now and then which always makes me happy. 

In fact, just being out there seeing and smelling the garden is a treat,

maybe more so since I know it won’t last too much longer.

But in the style of Scarlet Ohara, 

I won’t think about that now,

I’ll think about that tomorrow.

Go on over to Tootsie Time and see what everyone has blooming this week!

 I found this nicely framed Currier and Ives print “Two Little Fraid Cats” in the bottom of an old trunk that was given to me by a friend.  It was in great shape except for a little cleaning up.  Now it’s in my bedroom and I look at it every morning when I wake up.  It never fails to make me smile.

 ~”People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.”
-   Anton Chekhov

 Visit Colorado Lady and see the other Vintage Thingies this week.

                                                          Have a great day!

  After a couple of well needed rainy days, the weather has been wonderful.

These past two days, it’s hot but with low humidity so you can actually enjoy being outdoors. 

 I was finally able to catch up on my yard work and see what is going on out there. 

I have plenty of blooms putting on their show as well as weeds that needed to be pulled. 

The flowers make the weeding all the easier with their cheerful little faces. 

My muscles may be sore from all the weeding I am finally able to get done, but when I look out at the garden…

all is right with the world.

~”Summer is a promisary note signed in June, it’s long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January.”~ Hal Borland

Visit Tootsie Time for Fertilizer Friday

 Here are a few of the blooms happening today in my garden. 

They just happen to all be

RED!:) 

Have I mentioned that’s my favorite color?

 ~” ‘Tis my faith that every flower

Enjoys the air it breathes!”~William Wordsworth

 Dahlias are great flowers.

 They come in all sizes and colors. 

They grow from tubers you plant in spring after all chances of frost is over. 

 Dahlias require soil with good drainage and  they do well in partial to full sun. 

Dahlias are not hardy, so they must be dug up before the first frost.  They can be stored and replanted the following year.

They are one plant that I add every year to my own garden because they are so dependable and rewarding. 

~”When words escape, flowers speak.”
-   Bruce W. Currie

Visit Lisa’s Chaos for Macro Monday pictures.

We have Felco Pruners for both right and left handed users, and small sized pruners for those of you with smaller hands.  We also offer pairs with an ergonomic rotating action  handle.

All Felco pruners fit your hand comfortably so you don’t tire while using them. They have an ergonomic design, cushioning to protect your hands, wire cutting notch and a groove for sap if you are cutting sticky branches. 

 If you are tired of replacing your pruners season after season and tired of dull pruners that break or don’t cut well, these are for you.

  Once you have a pair you will never settle for any other kind. Made to last a lifetime.  

They also make a great gift for any gardener or homeowner.  

It was subdued and warm and I liked it very much….then.

 This year I was looking for a little more pow so I went with my favorite color

…..RED. 

A quick coat of paint ,some new fabric to cover the cushions  and voila…

fun,

Fun,

FUN!

 Simple, inexpensive and easy. Just the way I like it. 

 Next year?

 Who knows?

~”Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.”~ Bill Blass

Visit work of the poet for Ruby Tuesday

There are so many different flowers. 

I even had a tomato that turned red. 

Unfortunately, the critters that live amongst us decided it would be great fun to pick, take a bite or two and leave in the dirt to rot. 

 I am not sure if it’s squirrels or chipmunks.

Devils, I ‘d say.  They have pulled up every onion I planted too.  Who knew they liked onions. 

 After a long stretch of incredibly warm and very humid weather, we have been almost cold the last few days with nightime temperatures in the upper forties and highs of 70 degrees. 

Very comfy weather and breezy too.

They are predicting very hot weather for this weekend in the 90’s. 

 It has been hard to keep my plants watered with all the cool breezy weather, that wind dries out everything.

I am sure we will be back to reality temperature wise soon, then I will be watering because it’s so hot.  Either way is okay with me.  It’s nice having dry weather for a bit, especially for the holiday weekend. 

Hope you have a great one!

~”As the Garden Grows, so does the Gardener”~unknown

Visit Tootsie Time for Fertilizer Friday.  See what’s going on in other gardens around the world!

Visit Scenic Sunday too!

 They can also be functional to support and guide your plants .

We have arranged for Brian Weaver, of Iron Feather Creative to make several art pieces that are available exclusively at Garden Shoes Online. 

These sculptures are made of steel that has been given an aged patina. 

 They are weather safe and will become even more beautiful with time in the elements. 

Each one is hand wrought and unique.

 You can be sure you won’t be seeing one just like it in your neighbor’s yard. 

Brian is a very talented. He creates fine art and jewelry. You can visit Brian’s site at Iron Feather Creative to see his work and style. 

These sculptures are made especially for the garden.  They are affordable and available quickly through Garden Shoes Online. 

So if you are looking for something unique and tasteful for your garden, click on any of these images to check sizes and details.

See if there’s one you can’t live without.

You will love the artistry and designs he has made for us or should I say…. you.

Visit Garden Shoes Online and take a look!

She was bored so she thought she would do a bit of weeding.  Too bad we can’t really get them to help out a bit. 

“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” – Robert Louis Stevenson