Over the hedge...

Or is it through the hedge, not really under, maybe just near, but it was a lovely hedge.  August 6th

Mysterious bursts of light...

Eleven years ago, when I planted this, I knew what type of hydrangea it was. Now, it is just the huge bush that is trying to annex the azaleas turf. It has the coolest flower display though. Looks a little like fireworks to me. Ok, squint a little and don’t be so skeptical. See, you see fireworks too, right?  Fine, just humor me. July 13th

Sweet reminder...

A few years ago, one of my families said thank you for their portraits with a beautiful hydrangea plant. It was such a lovely and unexpected surprise. I planted it and have been lovingly caring for it as I watched it grow. This year it bloomed! It is such a pretty reminder of such a charming family. July 3rd

Viva la lilies...

There is not much I need to say about this one. My overgrown, woefully untended garden just keeps surprising me this year. These perfect lilies keeping poking their heads out to see if it is safe beyond the weeds. I promise, before the 4th of July I will give my few remaining flowers their independence from the interlopers. (Man, I hate weeding!) June 25th

Other people's gardens, part 3, the organic addition...

The longest day of the year, the summer solstice, and we were invited for a play date at a friend’s house. Yes, we. While my son was playing with his friends I got to have tea with mine. It was lovely. The view was lovely too. You know how much I love gardens but as the old adage says, ‘Those who can, grow. Those who can’t, take photos.’ I’m sure it is something like that. I admit I can’t but I am so appreciative of those who can.

My friend, who designed this amazing garden, doesn’t have a green thumb she has a green hand. I think she might be green all the way up to the elbow. There is so much growing everywhere and it is all so healthy and happy. She even has a vegetable garden that generously lent its leaves to my dinner salad. It was so good. These photos are just a small part of what she has growing there, yes, all the pictures have things that she is helping to grow. I think the one with the gorgeous black hair may be one of her finest achievements. She has two of those specialty plants but the other had his roots wrapped around the wii. Trust me, she grows beautiful things. June 21st

Other people's gardens, part 2...

I love this dragonfly! The fact that he flies over a garden full of lilies is just so whimsical and charming. No Off needed when this guy is buzzing around. June 15th

Other people's gardens...

Shouldn’t Snow White or Sleeping Beauty be walking out that door? Every time I pass this house I think that Disney had to have used it as a model for one of their cottages. The house predates the Disney era so it gets top billing. I love the wreath at the gate and the pod people flowers. They aren’t all from the same house, but they should be in a 2D, animated world, don’t you think? June 14