Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Outdoor Wednesday

It seems this week shows the yard still in transition from the spring flowers, to the summer flowers.

 The geraniums on the front porch are filling in



Miniature Hollyhocks
The large variety is starting to bud



The Phlox will be blooming in a week or two

All varieties of my hydrangea bushes are loaded. This is my Nikko Blue
My Annabelle hydrangea is doing great, last year the groundhogs chewed it and all that left was sticks! I see no groundhogs this year...maybe they were finally afraid of Heidi?


Endless Summer Hydrangea

Astilbe among the hosta and ferns



New Dawn Climber on the cottage




Picasso Petunia


Time to sit and have some lunch


Have a wonderful Outdoor Wednesday!


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16 comments:

  1. LVMay 31, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Great post. If you have time today,Tuesday, drop by my place.

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  2. Sherry@Back2VintageMay 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I would love to have a seat on your patio set and see all your beautiful flowers first hand! I'm loving the Picasso Petunias...I've never seen those before! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Faye May 31, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I just love your yard. Every time your blog comes up I enjoy seeing your header. That table and chairs is awesome!!! I like them just the way they are and also that cute little white fence piece or gate...not sure what it is but it's good! Beautiful flowers too!
    Faye

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  4. AnnMay 31, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    You have such a wonderful variety of annnuals and perinials. Everything complements the other.
    Ann

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  5. annMay 31, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Spring looks good in your garden. My hydrangea didn't make it through the winter. Any suggestions? cheers. ann

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  6. JocelynMay 31, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Yay for Spring and all the beautiful colors. I love seeing all the pretty flowers.

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  7. CindyMay 31, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I love seeing your flowers. That Picasso petunia is beautiful, I've never seen it before.

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  8. LindaMay 31, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Wonderful photos!! Happy Outdoor Wednesday!!

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  9. GardenOfDaisiesMay 31, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    All your flowers are so pretty! And the fun garden sculptures too! It's much cooler than 90 here, so come on over!!

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  10. TeteMay 31, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty! Ok- the diner on the Square is the White House Cafe- and the one you want is across from Birkey's- used to be Oggie's Diner. Steve and Shirley Parsley bought it and run it now. Haven't been to either one, but hear S&S is the best.
    Having a really bad night. Went to bed too early and still feel yucky. Heading back there!
    Hugs- Tete

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  11. Light and VoicesMay 31, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Whew...you must be tired after weeding and taking care of all those flowers. Think I'll sit a spell and we can chat on that nice patio set.
    Joyce M

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  12. RebeccaJune 1, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    You certainly have a green thumb! Everything looks so good-you need to be on a garden tour!

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  13. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful, Ann!!

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  14. DearHelenHartmanJune 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Sigh. My green thumb is just the result of slipping it into a paint can. Your flowers are lovely and the Eiffel Tower - tres chic!

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  15. StaceyJune 1, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    You posted my very favorite flowers...geraniums and hydrangeas. :)

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  16. Red Rose AlleyJune 1, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Hello,
    I visited your Blog today, and while reading it, I noticed that we like alot of same things. I love roses, especially red. Hummingbirds are my favorite, and I am into genealogy also. Me and my daughters just started a new Blog which also talks about the simple things in life. It will have events that we attend and pictures of the different countries that my daughters have traveled to and things that bring us happiness. We would love it if you would visit us. The link is: http://redrosealley.blogspot.com
    Have a sweet day,
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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