Saturday, June 13, 2009

A Few More Blooms For You




Thought you might enjoy just a few more pictures of the gardens. I have chosen to slow down and enjoy the blooms this year. In other words "take time to smell the roses"( before the deer dine on them)!
David Austin roses










Pacific White Dogwood









The whole tree! The Elk didn't bother it this spring...
My purple & rose & white rhodies. There were so many bees I couldn't get close enough for the photo of the white ones with purple throats. Sorry about that but I am a chicken....



This is Lady's Mantle by the fish pond. It blooms bright green flowers and when it rains the raindrops bead up on the leaves. A fun plant but very prolific.


My peonies are starting to open

See the little ants enjoying themselves.....
Everybody have a nice weekend!

13 comments:

Merry said...

Oh so pretty....I love tripping around your garden. That dogwood is spectacular....don't think we have them here. Thanks

Snap said...

I'm jealous. I love peonies and I can't grow them down here and I can't grow lilacs ... arggggh! But I do enjoy growing what I can in this muck and humidity! I'm so happy to hear you have bees. Honey bees are having a hard time. :(

Pearl said...

Your gardens are so beautiful, I love peonies they are just so difficult to grow around here in the dessert. I had to get used to bee's since I'm right next door to an orchard. Only when they buzz by my ear do I jump and run like crazy!! Have a great day

Elizabeth said...

Sharon!!
that is a glorious rose!! I love the peachy orange with pink tinges and I know that Austin Roses are fragrant. Roses sure do love your climate, the darn deer have god taste!!
I miss lady's mantle here- it is too hot and humid! the blossoms are stunning when added into bouquets with pink and purple flowers.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hugs!
Elizabeth

wendy said...

So pretty! I bet you enjoy just walking around and taking it all in.

Lorraine said...

Don't you just love this time of year with all those flowers!

Shelley said...

You have so many beautiful flowers! Love the peonies!

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Good Morning Sharon, I have looked at your lovely blog several times and keep getting interupted sooo I have not left a message but today I will. I love your garden flowers. Of course everything grows sooo super in the NW. Your CQ projects are truly beautiful. I also love to travel soooo we have soooo many things in common. Nice to met you and hopefully we can continue to chat. Hugs Judy

Barbara Jean said...

Sharon,
I loved your comment about making a nest when you should have been weeding!!

OK girl ,not get out there and pull some weeds, and don't let that Robin see you making nests. =))

You bless me with your visits.

Barbara jean

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Oh so lovely are those fabulous flowers in your garden! Don't you just marvel at the colors and the silky softness of the petals? Each year, when my flowers began to bloom, I think about all the wonderful little miracles we are blessed to experience every single day. Thanks for sharing your miracles!

Monica said...

Fabulous!
Hugs to Teddy and you!
Kim and Monica xxx.

Pat Winter Gatherings said...

Thanks for letting me tip toe through your garden barefoot! Who won the challenge????YOU did!!! Congrats my friend...beautiful entry.
Hugs,Pat

Catherine said...

Hi Sharon, I'm so happy to have found your blog! Love your flowers - David Austin's Pat Austin rose is my very favorite! Looking forward to diving further into your posts and seeing more of your work...