Thursday, April 26, 2012

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary...

How does your garden grow?

Much better now that it isn't 90 degrees!

I finally, finally have a place to grow flowers, fruits and veggies!  And thanks to my garden party (aka bridal shower) I now have a ton of beautiful blooms to feast my eyes upon.  It really spruces the ol' place up!


 A place to sit and enjoy the vegetation.


 Some Yellow Osteospermum and White Pansies planted in an old farmhouse sink.


The shower favors were completely for the birds. 


On the front steps, purple Celosia, Red Salvia, Geraniums, and pink Gerber Daisies. 


The front porch isn't complete without chimes and a hanging flower basket. 


Can't wait to cook with the Thyme, Cilantro, Lavender and Basil! 




My friend Laura made these sweet little ceramic markers.

Peppers, peppers, peppers (Pepperoncini, Banana and Bell)

Many evenings are spent a-swingin'.

Planted a bunch of perennials in the front flowerbed.

 Planted in another sink are Ultra Red Star Petunias.


More Red Salvia (and blurred into the background are purple Phlox and red Dahlia)

Ravishing Rhubarb! 


Planted a rose bush called Julia Child (yellow roses!) 


Pineapple Sage!!!

 Cute little solar hanging lights, a gift from the garden party.


A strawberry patch.

I planted succulents in bricks (accented with little tea lights). 

And of course Turry the Elephant needed his own Vista Salmon Salvia.

So excited it's spring!!!!