Friday, June 13, 2008

I Went to a Garden Party


I almost forgot about the Garden Party over at The Preacher's Wife today!

Gardening is a hobby of mine. It is something I really love and spend way too much time and money doing. During the Spring, Hubby is constantly reminding me of my budget and not to spend the grocery money on some new plant!

We have planted a lot in this yard over the last 9 years.


A LOT has not worked out and died. Some became overgrown this year and had to be replaced. So, a little of what you will see is actually new even though we have lived here for 9 years.

I am not a great gardener, but love the process. I just keep trying and some of it happens to work out! My mom told me this year that she thinks the problem is that I try too hard.


No, the problem is - not enough fertilizer! That's what I think it is, anyway. Plus, our full sun yard has now grown into a full shade yard and we've had to change a lot. So, I am just going to try harder!
So, come on! Come along to my Garden Party!


Here's the mailbox. It is the easiest part of my yard and it gets the most attention!




Especially when the Clematis are blooming.










But then the big tree above the mailbox completely buds out and it is too shady for the Clematis. This plant is only 2 years old, so if the saying is true then I guess next year is the year I can expect big amounts of blooms! I love love love the big purple flowers on this plant. It is great to drive up to my house and be greeted by them.


Below is our main perennial garden. Right now the Shasta Daisies, Day Lily's and Coreopsis are blooming. Shades of white and yellow against the green. Earlier it was the Peony bushes, iris, and tulips. Later in the summer something called Fireworks and the Crepe Myrtle will bloom out.



Also in there is Rosemary, Basil and Thyme.



The Rosemary bush is from a ladies tea that I was a part of and it holds some fond memories. The Thyme is from my friend, Kelly's garden. My SIL gave me a mini-rose bush the year my daughter was born and thats planted in there - 7 years ago! I have killed so much in this garden it is not even funny. I think I could have put a kid through their first year of college with just the mess ups.

I am very proud of to say that Hubby built the wall for me!








I am most excited about my roses this year. Planted just a few years ago, they have been such a delight to watch bloom! Everyone says roses are hard to grow and I am so hoping they are just happy where they are planted.












I got another hybrid (yellow and pink) rose bush for Mother's Day and I wish I had a shot of it's blooms. Maybe next year!





On to the back yard... Our new patio and a couple new raised beds there! It is my new favorite spot!!!







Here is another shot of a bed that Hubby built in our back yard.

















Below is my deck and some potted plants. I love doing container gardening. I find you see the most immediate gratification from putting together a great container full of flowers.



Okay, that is officially the most photos I have ever put in one post. I wish I could post more, but that should do it for this year. I hope this is an annual thing!


Thanks for stopping by! I would love to offer you some sweet tea and a spot on the new patio to chat the day away!

8 comments:

Sheryl said...

Wow, absolutely beautiful. You (and your hubby) should be very proud. I love the mailbox!

Jules from "The Roost" said...

Your yard is BEAUTIFUL. I loved the mail-box. Also enjoyed your blog on the walk/run:))

Anonymous said...

Very pretty! Especially liked the garden where your Hubby made the wall.

Bob and Jenn Peacock said...

I love your yard! You have done a great job and I love the idea of putting flowers around your mailbox!

Elena said...

I love your garden. I'm like you I love, love to garden and grow plants. You have done a great job. Your part of the country is beautiful!

Unknown said...

That is absolutely gorgeous! It makes me homesick for NC!

kellie

Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife said...

I LOVE it! That mailbox is the most awesome ever..:)

You girls have inspired me to try so many new things...Lord willin', we'll go at it again next year! ;)

Thanks so much for having us over!

Sarah said...

Your yard looks beautiful. I may have the beach, but I'd say you are about a month ahead of us as far as summer goes! My clematis still has no flowers...

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