This week’s bouquet comes with a table setting from Saturday when my Mother and sister came for lunch on the screened porch. Since I set the table with my bee dishes, I kept the arrangement to all yellows and whites. Having once been a beekeeper, I am partial to anything with bees on it, and these are my favorite summer plates. I started this arrangement … Continue reading this week’s bouquet
This week I made a very simple country bouquet. I had been to visit my sister, Lynette, who just last year built a home way out in the country. With several acres, come lots of overgrown weeds and vegetation that can make simply lovely bouquets. So as we took a walk around her land and pond with a jar of water, we gathered Queen Anne’s … Continue reading this week’s bouquet
Don’t you love it when you have summer guests? It’s a sign that the “party is on”. I’m not much of a party girl myself, but these guests have made this summer very special. This first guest is not so pretty, in fact he is quite scary if looking close up. Fortunately you don’t actually see them often since they hang out high in the … Continue reading summer guests – six on saturday
Who doesn’t love a rainy day? Softly falling rain, soothing like music to the eyes, ears, and soul after a dry spell. Promises of rain often come to naught, especially when desperately needed. But, it’s a whole weekend drinking binge forecast for the thirsty ground and plants. Every gardener and farmer must be as happy as their thirsty plants. I plan to spend some of … Continue reading rainy weekend
I have two varieties of lilies blooming right now, while the other varieties have bloomed and have already gone over. This is one of several white varieties I have and I wish I knew it’s name, but they were planted years ago and I no longer have those records. I’m not a huge fan of lilies. But I do like them in a mixed border, … Continue reading lilies
Sweet and simple is this week’s bouquet. I wanted to use some of the snapdragons I grew from seed that are just starting to bloom. There were no large stalks, so the arrangement ended up very small, no taller than 8 inches. Small enough to sit on the window ledge and gaze longingly outside, while enjoying the cool air conditioning inside. When I purchased seeds, … Continue reading this week’s bouquet
I was finally able this morning to plant my echinacea in their new homes. Last evening, I dropped the final branches in this area which was the reason for not planting sooner. Here is the final planting, which is looking very sparse and even a little pitiful, but time will take care of that. There are also a couple hydrangea back here that haven’t done … Continue reading finally in ~ six on saturday
What can I say? No excuses . . . I admit . . . I’m obsessed with zinnias. They are my new favorite flower. How could I not have loved them before? They look delightful in small arrangements, grouped together in this vintage soda crate that was painted green. So many happy faces smiling at you. All their cheerful colors play well together. Such simple … Continue reading too cute
I was out watering the raised beds because, believe it or not, we haven’t had any rain for 3 days in a row. While watering, I was contemplating the things I needed to do on Sunday afternoon to get ready for the work week. I was going to make a bouquet for my desk at the office and decided if I laid the hose down … Continue reading this week’s bouquet
This is not a pretty post, but a work post. We’re having a few days of what I like to call “San Diego” weather. If you’ve ever been to San Diego, you know what I mean. But, if not . . . it’s weather that is not to cold, and not to hot – in other words – it’s perfect weather. And I decided to … Continue reading a good days work
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