Monthly Archives: July 2008

Garden in the Rain

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Laura

Garden in The Rain T’was just a garden in the rainClose to a little leafy laneA touch of color ’neath skies of grayThe raindrops kissed the flowerbedsThe blossoms raised their leafy headsA perfumed thank youThey seemed to say Surely here … Continue reading →

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A sweet pea from my sweet

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Laura

From the smallest hands come the most wonderful joys. My 3 year old participated in some Green Thumb classes during late spring/early summer. These were the fruits of her labour.She’s been very excited watching these pods grow! Frankly so am … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Laura

A new Obelisk and a gated arc. One can understand why it feels like Christmas. This is my favorite time of year. The stores start itching to change to the next season, even though there is still plenty of summer … Continue reading →

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The drummer is in.

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Laura

What is it about the Bee Balm’s that remind me of Animal from The Muppet’s? Wild and untamed, with a shock of red hair. Hmm, sounds like my daughter too!Ah, well it must be a good connection in my mind, … Continue reading →

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Tagged….

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Laura

Well I have been tagged by an old friend over at Cooking and UNcooking So here are the rules. The Rules: Link to the person who tagged you Post the rules on the blog Write six random things about yourself … Continue reading →

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Let the sun shine in.

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Laura

Things are happening here.Day by day new flowers are appearing, and even the late perennials are starting to come up. I’m still waiting for a few. There’s still hope, they had a cold wet spring, but its been warm lately. … Continue reading →

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Just a minor infactuation.

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Laura

I thought, it truly wouldn’t be an obsession unless I posted about Echineachea’s for yet another day. well I cant be helped. They are gorgeous, and they are coming in fast A few of these were plants I picked up … Continue reading →

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Something a little sweet.

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Laura

Well yesterday was an ordinary day. I sifted through a little dirt in the afternoon…..still looking…hoping, and found nothing. So close to giving up I retreated to my room where I had thrown my gardening clothes that dreadful day I … Continue reading →

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Looking forward

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Laura

Yesterday was another garden club meet up night. We had lots of fun. The guest speaker was from one of the big grower company’s. She was going over the hot perennials for this year and some for next. I now … Continue reading →

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Beep..beep…..beep :(

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Laura

Well a whole lot of silliness, but no ring.I can’t seem to walk by this flower without taking its picture.

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