2006 Spring&Summer Gardens
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My gardens are looking very lush this spring. I bought a few new plants -Veronica and Cone flowers - and did a lot of dividing of plants I've had for many years. I moved a few shrubs around in the Japanese-style garden but otherwise have left my gardens and sitting areas pretty much the same as last year (when I really did a lot of new stuff!!) I'll be adding summer photos in July and August. Welcome to my gardens and enjoy your visit !! |
Day lily along path to woodland walk garden |
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A mix of iris all along the front picket fencing |
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A woodpecker visits the platform bird feeder |
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Geraniums in a patriotic painted wagon |
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French Lace Weigela |
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Japanese Maple |
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An angel on the rocks |
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Honeysuckle and clematis vines cover a cedar arched arbor |
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Close up of two varieties of clematis on the arbor |
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A bedroom window box |
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I removed the grass from this area and replaced it with pea gravel and flagstone |
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July 1st...blooming Crimson Pixie Day lily, Sun Drops and Cone flowers |
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Tiger lily |
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Views from the front porch... |
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Flower ring around the tree |
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Double day lily |
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An oriental day lily |
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A "Pan" statuary |
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Butterfly on a cone flower |
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Daisies brighten any garden area |
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Butterfly on Bee Balm |
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Lovely to have an endless supply of fresh cut flowers |
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Phlox - the tall variety |
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Red petunias in a large pot add punch to a very green garden spot |
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A gift of fresh cut flowers in a vase ready to be dropped off at a friend's office |
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Stargazer Lily. They have a very strong, wonderful scent! |
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The start of the curving border garden on the side of the driveway |
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The next section... |
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The last section :-) |
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September gardens |
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Last bouquet of the season... |
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A blue jay visits the platform feeder |
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As I watch the leaves falling, I think about how
lovely my gardens looked this spring and summer, how much joy I felt
looking at, and photographing, the everchanging colors as different
plants, trees and shrubs bloomed. It was fun and often fascinating
observing all the birds, butterflies and frogs who enjoyed the wildlife
habitat I have created and preserved over the years.
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