We’re seeing cooler temperatures than we’ve had for a few weeks. It makes the garden much more enjoyable! ‘Heaven’s Trophy’ Purple Coneflowers ‘Monterrey Jack’ ‘Fooled Me’ This interesting blossom was not only a polymerus bloom, but a fused bloom, as well. Another polymerous bloom this week…’Catherine Woodbury.’ ‘Chicago Blackout’ ‘Carolicolassal’ ‘Dragon King’ ‘Accent on Style’ […]
The daylilies are remarkable right now. Lots of blooms, lots of color, lots of wonderful fragrance in the garden. The Japanese beetles have arrived and are leaving a few holes here and there. Thankfully, they do not eat daylilies! I’ve been checking the Queen Anne’s Lace for butterfly eggs, but haven’t found any yet. Perhaps […]
Happy Father’s Day to my beloved husband, a wonderful dad to our children, a godly man, always loving, always faithful, always giving. He’s a son, a father, and a grandfather. Dad to five… Our first son and his family… Our second son and his wife… Our daughters… and Grandpa to three… He’s the best dad […]
It’s hot and humid this week, but the daylilies are blooming well. Here are a few pictures from the garden. I hope you enjoyed the garden tour. Hop over to Tootsie Time to check out links to other gardens. ~~Rhonda
The apricot tree was loaded with fruit this year. After seeing the deer and the groundhog help themselves to fallen fruit, we sent the girls out to collect the yummy nuggets so we could make apricot jam. The first thing that had to be done was cull the fruit. A lot was thrown out, but […]
Here are a few of my favorites from the daylilies blooming today. ‘Jedi Tequila Sunrise’ ‘Last Picture Show’ ‘Lilting Lavender’ ‘Fooled Me’ ‘Metaphor’ ‘Second Hand Rose’ ‘Arctic Snow’ ‘Siamese Royalty’ ‘Night Beacon’ Can’t wait to see what opens tomorrow! Visit other gardens and see what’s blooming there at Jean’s Bloomin’ Tuesday. ~~Rhonda
Currently, we have 375 daylilies in our database. As of yesterday, 99 of the cultivars have bloomed. Only 276 to go! Keeping up with FFOs (first flower out) right now is keeping us busy. Here are a few pictures from the garden this morning. This picture from the front of the house does not show […]