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Today I am Thankful for new ideas.
Worry is like a rocking chair, it's gives you something to do but gets you nowhere!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bloomin' Tuesday...
The resecued Double Impatiens are hanging on.
One of my gardening neighbors gave me a white Marigold that she spent 2 dollars on for 12 seeds....does this look white to you? I will say, it has faded to a nice buttery yellow shade since this photo was taken a couple of days ago. Perhaps as it ages it will fade to white?
Drop by http://msgreenthumbjean.blogspot.com/ to see what other gardener's still have blooming.
One of my gardening neighbors gave me a white Marigold that she spent 2 dollars on for 12 seeds....does this look white to you? I will say, it has faded to a nice buttery yellow shade since this photo was taken a couple of days ago. Perhaps as it ages it will fade to white?
Drop by http://msgreenthumbjean.blogspot.com/ to see what other gardener's still have blooming.
I am continuing to add items to my new site every few days. I am also happy to report that I have received some requests for special orders. http://handmadeandvintage.weebly.com/
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Today I am Thankful for a GREAT start to another school year!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Cottage Flora Thursday and FF
Dianthus
Feather Grass with Althea- Rose of Sharon Tree
Blue Bedder Salvia modge podge of Zinnias
White Vinca with Yellow Sulphur Butterfly. Sulphurs are a sign that the seasons are close to changing. We see them before Spring and before Fall.
Yellow Sulphur on Zinnia, no it's not the same Sulphur.
Hemaris thysbe , Hummingbird Moth or Clearwing Moth are seen on clear sunny days unlike most moths. The love my Dianthus and I have seen several at a time sipping the juice from fallen pears.
Don't know this Butterfly's name, looks like a Swallowtail, she sure was enjoying the pink Profusion Zinnias. Yesterday not only did I see the critters posted here today, I also saw several Gulf Fritillary Butterflies, several Zebra Swallowtail Butterflies and plenty of Bees. Could this Butterfly be an older Zebra Swallowtail? See how it has blue and not white on it?
Feather Grass with Althea- Rose of Sharon Tree
Blue Bedder Salvia modge podge of Zinnias
White Vinca with Yellow Sulphur Butterfly. Sulphurs are a sign that the seasons are close to changing. We see them before Spring and before Fall.
Yellow Sulphur on Zinnia, no it's not the same Sulphur.
Hemaris thysbe , Hummingbird Moth or Clearwing Moth are seen on clear sunny days unlike most moths. The love my Dianthus and I have seen several at a time sipping the juice from fallen pears.
Don't know this Butterfly's name, looks like a Swallowtail, she sure was enjoying the pink Profusion Zinnias. Yesterday not only did I see the critters posted here today, I also saw several Gulf Fritillary Butterflies, several Zebra Swallowtail Butterflies and plenty of Bees. Could this Butterfly be an older Zebra Swallowtail? See how it has blue and not white on it?
Linking up to http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/ for today and http://tootsietime.blogspot.com/ for tomorrow.
I have started a new website http://handmadeandvintage.weebly.com it's a new idea of an old concept for shoppers. Remember the site is new and still needs some tweaking. Items are updated every few days. If you have a chance drop by and take look, if you see something that interests you "Get Your Haggle On."
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Today I am Thankful for all of this activity in my gardens!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Bloomin' Tuesday...
Ms. Doris, the dark leafed Canna you gave me is beginning to bloom!
Linking up with http://msgreenthumbjean.blogspot.com
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Today I am Thankful for the slight cool down of 68 degrees!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Cottage Flora Thursday and FF
Does anyone know this vine? It's popping up all over the place.
Isn't this Canna a beautiful shade of pink? Grace? It's a dwarf like the yellow one still in the container to the right of the photo below this one.
Do you like pink and yellow together? I'm wondering if they would look good planted together?
Isn't this Canna a beautiful shade of pink? Grace? It's a dwarf like the yellow one still in the container to the right of the photo below this one.
Do you like pink and yellow together? I'm wondering if they would look good planted together?
Linking up with http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com for today and http://tootsietime.blogspot.com for tomorrow.
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Today I am Thankful for God's grace and mercy.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Cottage Flora Thursday and FF
I didn't venture (limp) far from the house. I did however find a few blooms to share this week.
Just starting to bloom, Angelonia is containerized with Spiky Dracaena.
My dinner (saucer) plate Dahlias are still blooming.
Double Althea--Rose of Sharon is blooming again. I thought it had finished for the season.
Jacobina --Plume Flower blooms on and off all season.
Takes Chives several years to become established enough to bloom. These are Common Chives.
Love to brush up against them and stir their fragrance in the air.
Bad light for this photo...hope you can see that it's a white Butterfly Bush...the one I rooted over a year and a half ago, planting it when it was just barely 6 inches tall. It's catching the pink Crape Myrtle which is about 10 feet tall.
Just starting to bloom, Angelonia is containerized with Spiky Dracaena.
My dinner (saucer) plate Dahlias are still blooming.
Double Althea--Rose of Sharon is blooming again. I thought it had finished for the season.
Jacobina --Plume Flower blooms on and off all season.
Takes Chives several years to become established enough to bloom. These are Common Chives.
Love to brush up against them and stir their fragrance in the air.
Bad light for this photo...hope you can see that it's a white Butterfly Bush...the one I rooted over a year and a half ago, planting it when it was just barely 6 inches tall. It's catching the pink Crape Myrtle which is about 10 feet tall.
Linking up with http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com for today and FF at http://tootsietime.blogspot.com for tomorrow. Drop by these links and see how others are gardening in the heat.
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Today I am Thankful for A/C.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Bloomin' Tuesday...
Still my favorite rose in my gardens, grocery store find, 5 dollars. I know I've posted it before, but my goodness she is so worth repeating!
Dealing with on going hip issues and now my knee has doubled in size, so rest is in order for a few days. Will keep you updated as I know more. Needless to say the bending, twisting, squatting and those beautiful, " I wonder how I'm going to reach that plant" poses are on hold as far as gardening goes right now. Just as well seeing how it is dangerously hot outside and the snakes are crawling. My diagnosis is, get this, Aging Athletes Syndrome.....yes, I was a gymnast for many, many years and then a coach, BUT I do believe my Dr. is beginning to think that gardening is a sport too!
Linking up with http://msgreenthumbjean.blogspot.com/
Dealing with on going hip issues and now my knee has doubled in size, so rest is in order for a few days. Will keep you updated as I know more. Needless to say the bending, twisting, squatting and those beautiful, " I wonder how I'm going to reach that plant" poses are on hold as far as gardening goes right now. Just as well seeing how it is dangerously hot outside and the snakes are crawling. My diagnosis is, get this, Aging Athletes Syndrome.....yes, I was a gymnast for many, many years and then a coach, BUT I do believe my Dr. is beginning to think that gardening is a sport too!
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Today I am Thankful that you 'can' teach an old dog new tricks, :)
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