We are finally getting some tomatoes in quantity. We harvested a bunch last night as well as peppers and lots of them. I even found a tiny pumpkin. There are still quite a few patches of color around the yard and many flowers to admire as August winds down. It’s kind of sad to [...]
Now that the end of August is upon us, everything is about as good as it is going to get for another year. After looking over my photos I can see the vast difference from Spring until now. It is kind of like looking at pictures of your kids as babies and comparing them to [...]
It is August 21st. Fertilizer Friday is here and things are still looking pretty good. The morning glories are bloming ! I just love those blossoms every day. A poker plant has surprised me with a couple of flowers. This is pink Lobelia. First time I have ever grown it. Lots of hot peppers! [...]
Garden Blogger’s Blooms Day is hosted by Carol on her blog May Dreams Gardens Although, I too have the August issues, I still have a lot going on in my garden. Many of the full bright flowers have faded, but there are still stome stars shining among the dried leaves and parched flowers. Here are a [...]
You’ve gotta LOVE July! Visit Tootsie Time to see links to many beautiful gardens. Enjoy your Friday and thanks for visiting. A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent
It is still friday, so I hope I am not to late to participate in the fun of Fertilizer Friday. (Thanks to Tootsie) Today was very busy, I worked on my stone patio, before the rain, during the rain and after the rain. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Otherwise it will never be finished. [...]
Gardening Gone Wild is hosting their monthly photo contest. The Subject is Roses. Weeeeellllll, I just love roses. The following 3 pictures are my entries. This is the rose in my garden that I think is easily one of the most beautiful roses I have ever seen~ [...]
Yes, that is holly and no, it is not Christmas time. Today is Friday and that makes it the day to take stock of what’s going on in our gardens, thanks to Tootsie and her Fertilizer Fridays. My garden is much the same with a few exceptions from last week. The weather has improved so [...]
In my garden today, I pruned, dead headed, fertilized, transplanted, watered and admired. After a few hours of trimming, edging, and all of the other things I mentioned, my back ached and my hands felt cramped, but my heart was full and my brain completely entertained with the beauty and calmness that a garden brings. [...]
Already June 15th. wow. This time of year flies by. I have many blooms going on right now, here are just a few: Rainy days were made so gardeners could get their housework done. ~ Anonymous
