FF-- A Couple of New Kids In The Garden

Well fellow gardeners, so far so good on Old Man Winter backing off for several weeks. My fingers, toes and everything else are crossed in hopes if he does return, it will be brief and his tracks light.

Stop by http://tootsietime.blogspot.com and see what stage gardens from all over the world are in. Thanks Tootsie!
The sun has been so bright here, the lighting in the photos? not so great..

Verbena
Hey Grace, over at http://www.gracepete.com the Lupine is having a growth spurt.

New purchase: Grace Ward Lithodora-Carrasquilla azul Grace Ward-Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'.... dadgum, how many names does she need? The tag reads: Trailing Perennial, morning sunlight only, semi-moist, bloom time early spring, medium growth rate, 6" x 12", cold hardiness: -10 to -20..

Brilliant blue flowers in early spring, can be used as a groundcover, lovely spilling over walls, excellent for rock gardens.

New purchase: Georgia Blue Speedwell, Veronica peduncularis "Georgia Blue' . The tag reads: Trailing perennial, full sun, semi-moist, fast growth rate, 12" x 12", cold hardiness -20 to -30

I have been hanging onto this bottomless container for over a year now. I loosened the soil on the ground, placed the container over that soil and planted the Speedwell inside...it just looks like it's in the container, well, I mean it is, it just can't be picked up and moved so easily.

My husband and I both rescued plants through the winter...we have quite a few Petunias and so far they are all red...here is one pail of them.

The Calibrachoa is filling in nicely.

This ice plant stayed outside in my garden mailbox all winter...I just new it was a goner. I started giving it a little water and shabaam! It's greening up.

Here is my Creeping Jenny Chair, Jenny will cascade over the sides of the chair making a skirt like display while the Dracaena Spikes add a little interest with height and the Clematis Vine fills out the back rest.

New Purchase: Cuphea llavea "Vienco", the tag reads: Sun or part sun, moist well drained soil, blooms late spring through fall, 12" tall...haven't you heard this called, Bat Face?

I paired it with yellow Petunias, Dracaena Spiky and Blue Fescue...should make an interesting combination in the months to come.

I hope your Friday is fun-filled!

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Today I am thankful for, actually right now, I can't choose just one thing. I am thankful for A LOT of things this morning.

Blogger Award

Thank you Heather at http://dustybay.blogspot.com/ for this award. Funny thing is, I would never of thought stylish would describe my blog.
Of course there are rules, like linking back to the person that awarded you the award. Done.

Post 7 random things about yourself. Done.
1. I wake up VERY early every morning.
2. I watch Young and the Restless when I'm not gardening.
3. I wish I was better at container combination plantings.
4. I want to go to Oregon. There are a few domestic gardens I would love to visit!
5. I am waiting 'not' so patiently for a plant order to come in the mail.
6. I love, love that first cup of coffee in the morning.
7. I love, love reading gardening blogs with that first cup of coffee in the morning. Makes for a great start to my day.

Choose 15 blogs to award this to....not gonna get done. Oh, I could choose 15+ to award this to. Problem is, a lot of blogs are not accepting awards. If I read or follow your blog and you would like to have this award, PLEASE take it. You are all stylish!
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Today I am Thankful to Heather for thinking my blog stylish......

March Madness (not basketball)

Happy March 1st everyone! The weather has been so beautiful. The garden is marching right out of winter into spring with a madness, (enthusiasm). Although it's not officially spring. If Old Man Winter decides to make a late winter visit the gardener will be running around with madness, (rage), pulling her hair with short bursts of mumbling coming out of her mouth...hopefully this will not happen, the neighbors already think the gardener gardens with madness, (wild foolishness). This sight would only confirm their suspicions.

Petunia
Verbena

Pansies, Daffs and Dianthus

African Daisies, Stock, Petunias, not in bloom Larkspur and Clematis on the trellis.

Pear Tree

Navel Orange

We have two types of Peach trees, sorry I do not know their first names. It was a Peach Bloom in the post before last. Ya'll are smart!

My Dahlias are emerging too..I know it's early for them!

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Today I am Thankful for this time of the year when the A/C and the heater both are turned off!