Hope everyone has a great day and happening gardening!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
A Little Iris Color
Recently I was over at my mil's home and noticed how pretty her iris's were. Mine haven't even budded yet. So I decided to snap a few pics.
I don't know the names of any of them but they actually came from my yard in Atlanta. She had dug some up on a visit there.
These were given to me by a patient from where I use to work.
I don't think this one was mine but I still think hand me down plants are the best!
Hope everyone has a great day and happening gardening!
Hope everyone has a great day and happening gardening!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Happy Easter Everyone
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Birdies
I love to watch and feed the birds as I think most gardeners do. Recently I was at my mil's home and noticed her little birds.
Tried as they may they couldn't figure out how to get into this little bird house. They finally gave up the idea.
This ring neck dove is fairly new to our area. They are a lighter gray than our mourning doves. He was checking us out from the pine tree.
My mil has this small feeder that the little ones seem to enjoy. She simply fills the jar and they eat the seed in the holes.
Like this as you can see. Well one evening I happened to look out the window and low and behold one had gone thru the feeder hole and was sitting in the jar. Sorry no pic but it was so funny. He was just sitting there watching his little friends feed. Poor thing didn't even seem to realize he had a problem. Luckily DH was there and he went out and twisted the jar off and out the little one flew. So far, we haven't seen anymore venture in.
So until next time ya'll, enjoy your birds. They provide constant, free entertainment!
So until next time ya'll, enjoy your birds. They provide constant, free entertainment!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Or Maybe Blue is Better
Pink isn't bad but how about blue?
Okay I know what some of you are thinking. Spiderwort? Why it's just a common weed! I reckon in many places it is but I like it's blooms and basically it takes care of itself. Now who doesn't like those kind of flowers?
I know this plant has appeared on my blog before but I just love it. It's called Arkansas Blue Star(?). It's very grass like, blooms these beautiful blue star like blooms and turns a beautiful golden color in the fall.
Then lastly, aren't these the prettiest little blue bird eggs? The blue birds have been hanging out at the nest lots so I popped my camera in and this is what I found. Can't wait for the babies.
So until next time, happy gardening!
So until next time, happy gardening!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Guess I Like Pink
Strolling thru the yard I realize I must like pink.
My pink rose bush has never had this many blooms. But then maybe it's because it's never been this size. Duh!
This year I have a couple of rosey pink geraniums sitting on my front porch. They are doing well in a mostly shaded area.
Lastly pink azaleas. I'm not sure what variety these are but they are late bloomers which is fine by me.
Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful spring weather we are having! Until next time, happy gardening!
Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful spring weather we are having! Until next time, happy gardening!
Friday, March 11, 2011
A Little Treat
I don't know about ya'll but sometimes you just have to reward yourself for all your hard gardening work. One way I like to treat myself is to breakfast. It's actually my favorite meal of the day. Now I'm not endorsing McDonald's by any means but recently I had a couple of free coupons for their new oatmeal.
Can I just say it's delish!!! It has chunks of apples, dried cranberries along with black and gold raisins. I do like to add a little butter to it but other than that it's really good. And of course with free coupons it's hard to beat. Now what goes great with it?!?!? Why their coffee of course. If you have never tried it, give it a whirl. Yummy!
Now on to more important matters. No, I didn't buy this blueberry bush at McDonald's. I got three of them, two varieties and they are all looking good. But I would like to know if someone can tell me when blueberries produce? Is it true they need to be fertilized as long as they are leafing? Any hints would be great. Thanks ya'll. Have a great weekend!
Friday, March 4, 2011
I'm so bad!
I had hoped to return sooner but I've not done such a great job. Sometimes I guess life just gets in the way. Or is it blogging gets in the way of life? Either way, I admit it, I've been bad. So, if anyone is still out there reading this blog, I thank you.
We've been blessed with some really pleasant weather for the last couple of weeks. This in turn has made it feel so much like spring and some of the plants are really looking "springish" with their new coats of color.
I think the Bradford pears are prettier this year than they have been in a long time. They do stink but I think their blooms make up for it.
And who doesn't love the daffodils? They give me such a wonderful feeling of spring not being too far away.
Unfortunately this camellia is in my mil's yard and not mine. I've seen lots of camellias blooming now and they are beautiful. Maybe I need to get some.
Well I'm sorry I've been away for so long. Can't promise I'll be back on a regular basis. Right now I just have a lot on my plate.
Happy gardening everyone!
We've been blessed with some really pleasant weather for the last couple of weeks. This in turn has made it feel so much like spring and some of the plants are really looking "springish" with their new coats of color.
Well I'm sorry I've been away for so long. Can't promise I'll be back on a regular basis. Right now I just have a lot on my plate.
Happy gardening everyone!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Merry Christmas Everyone
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