I can't believe it's July 31st, where did the time go? The gardens have been doing well despite the intense heat and humidity over the last few weeks. It's now time for the daisies, coneflowers and daylilies to take place as the stars of the garden. Container plants are also doing well, but …
Containers of Beauty
My garden wouldn't be complete without an assortment of flowers popping out of an array of planters scattered about.
Hello Again
It's reassuring and rewarding to walk through the garden and see old friends rising up to greet another season. Hello again my lovelies, I'm so glad to see you!
Playing Peony Peek-a-Boo
With one just open and most on the verge of bursting, the peonies are about to put on their show-stopping performance in the 2019 garden! I wait with baded, impatient breath!
Rise of the ferns
The wild ferns have once again, grown up and filled out beautifully.
Hello Summer!
Summer's arrival was met with much garden fanfare. Nothing says summer like lavender, morning glories, hibiscus and lupins. Hello summer, welcome back!
Delphinium Peacock — Susan Rushton
Not a title I was expecting to write, but I had to share this snippet from one of the nurseries taking part in the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show. This peacock was (metaphorically) strutting its stuff as part of the silver-gilt winning display of elatum delphiniums by Home Farm Plants of Covington. via Delphinium Peacock — Susan …
Lilacs – My Spring Passion
For as long as I can remember, lilacs have occupied a special place in my memories and appreciation of spring. Growing up in the big city, I remember a bank of lilacs that bordered our backyard. There was a treasured swing set that was positioned parallel to the lilacs and to this very day, if …
Lilac memories… — The Wallace Adventure!
I had decided last week that the F.O.A.M. (flowers on a Monday) for this week would be lilacs. They are just coming into full bloom in my part of the world and their scent fills the neighborhood. I never actually realized how prevalent lilac bushes are in my neighborhood; when you’re actively looking for them […] …
it could be — a north east ohio garden
there should be daylily pictures. instead there are pictures of un-daffs and other spring events. pictures of the un-daffs jumped and dumped into the compost pile. creeping phlox, fresh growth on the rose, dandelions, little bees, and columbine. could it be that i am a guest on the mothership talking to cats. and this imposter […] …
The Northern Herper 
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