life in and around the garden
Unfortunately, with the dry weather, powdery mildew has begun to appear on some of my Bee Balm.
It looks like it will have to be cut back, right before the garden tour this weekend.
I had to take one last picture of this side of the garden.
Tomorrow I will trim it down.
The last couple of growing seasons, I have worked on adding daylily’s to the perennial garden.
This year I’m seeing the benefit of that decision.
Tooting my own horn!
Yes, my garden must have daisies.
This childhood favorite flower, gently swaying in my garden…makes me very happy.
The flowers are showing off in some areas of the garden.
This splash of white Clematis I have grown to really anticipate each year.
An unknown variety, it is usually the kick off for blossoms around Rabbit Run Cottage.
Pretty Iris making their appearance this week.
The pot was marked as purple when I purchased these 3 years ago.
Much to my surprise yellow Iris appeared instead.
It’s a good color.
Started from seed in the little greenhouse two years ago, the Columbine is blooming this morning.
On a dark rainy day, so nice to find these little blossoms. Tucked in next to the North sides of the greenhouse and Rabbit Run Cottage, they are among the first blossoms making an appearance in the garden.
I was recently asked “How big is your garden”?
It sits on the North side of our home, meandering East to West.
It really is just about the right size!
A place to start and nurture my plants, a kitchen garden, Rabbit Run Cottage, and a few places to sit and relax.
Even when we lived in little apartments early in our married life, I gardened in little pots…that was the perfect size too!
Yes, you heard it here–size doesn’t matter!
Hollyhocks have been a flower I have known since childhood.
I love this tall old fashioned flower standing in my garden.
If you lose your good mood,
you can find it in the garden.
down to earth digs 