One of the things I have enjoyed most about moving into our home in February...is that there were so many wonderful surprises that came with spring! I planted a bunch of stuff not knowing that under all that naked soil and bare twigs were bulbs and beautiful plants just waiting to be warmed up. Well...it is now officially fall, and it is getting colder and colder. I dare say...it's time to say goodbye to all my garden beauties! They kept me busy this summer, but I enjoyed every moment!!
Goodbye sweet Dahlias!
(not pictured red and yellow by front porch)
Goodbye sweet sage!
(Not pictured...Rosemary,mint,and oregano)
Goodbye cute yellow things that bloom very late in summer. I'll learn your name by next spring!
Goodbye Sweet Sedum!
The bees loved you! I hated the bees!
Goodbye Sweet Fuchsia!
My fuchsia was cut clear to the ground in March...amazing that it got so big!
Goodbye Sweet clematis!
Goodbye Sweet Rose!
(sadly overexposed...it was a sunny day..I'm not muchof a photographer)
not pictured...wonderful pink roses in backyard! They are just about to bloom again...and I'm hoping we will get just a few more days of sun so that I can hold onto my flowers just a little bit longer!!
One of the things that brings me great joy in life is having fresh flowers in my house. It has been so great to be able to go outside by myself...or with the girls and cut flowers...arrange them..and have them all around the house for months on end. I have had the joy of giving many bouquets away and not having to spend a dime!! It's been wonderful. You may think I'm totally cheesy when it comes to my garden...you are right! It is the little things that bring me Joy...is that so wrong? :)
Also not pictured: Pink Hydrangea, red giums, loads of petunias, daisies, renacula, rhodies, pansies, and labilia! Thanks for the great summer!
7 comments:
Oh if only I had a green thumb I'd be bragging about my yard! I am glad you didn't have to say an early goodbye to some of your flowers when my boy came along and decided to pull them out of your garden! Your yard really is beautiful! You'll have to help me pick out some flowering plants in the spring!
Aaahhhh, fantastic flowers... and photos! Love the colors that flowers bring! Sometime maybe I'll have a yard too, then we can share bouquets!
Uh- how does one get in on the bouquet giving??? (comment #2 on this post- the truth is revealed- I have no life besides living through your blog, Jenny)
Jen,
it has been so long since I posted a comment but at the sight of flowers, I couldn't resist. Our flowers require a long 30 minute walk (sorry, but they won't be there when you visit) while you have a whole bunch IN YOUR YARD!!! How cool is that?? Anyhow, enjoy them for as long as you can...love you (and the other guy)...Micah
When we moved into our house the backyard was just loaded with flowers and plants that I didn't even begin to know the proper names of. And after five years the yard has taken a more natural look.
I love the new look!!! I see you've been experimenting with colours (again- some Canadian language to brighten your day). We must be BFF now- you've left more than one comment on my blog! Yes- I did take that sunflower photo. What can I say? I am good! :) It is all real. see you in a bit (church).
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