Hi everyone, how is your weekend going? My summer garden is in full bloom this week, so I grabbed my camera–and two of my pups–and headed outside to enjoy the show. I snapped some pictures to share here while the pups enjoyed a sniff-a-thon and then settled down to catch a few rays. My crepe myrtle trees are in full bloom this week. Aren’t they beautiful?
These hardy hibiscus will continue to bloom daily until early fall. I planted them outside my kitchen window so I can enjoy the show from inside the house and watch the hummingbirds drinking their nectar. Hummingbirds can’t resists these huge, red blooms. I saw one this morning while I was drinking my coffee and two others this afternoon, including one little fellow with amazing blue feathers.
I planted these calla lilies three years ago, and they get bigger and fuller each year. And the best thing about crepe myrtle, hardy hibiscus, and calla lilies–besides the fact that they bloom in tandem–is that they require almost no care. Just add water during extreme dry spells. That’s it! Easy peasy. Here are a few more pictures of my garden.
How pretty are these purple blooms and aqua bench? It’s a good thing I have a large stock of aqua spray paint. I see more aqua garden furniture in my future. What’s growing in your garden this week?
Wow, so pretty! Are you sure this isn’t really the blog of Better Homes & Gardens? Of course, they probably can’t paint fairies at all. 😀
LOL, Cindy! Maybe those aren’t hummingbirds I saw in from the kitchen window; maybe they are fairies….
Oh, those hibiscus flowers are so lovely! Love the aqua furniture too.
Thank you, Glenda. The flowers are huge–about the size of a dinner plate.
So beautiful, your house and yard are just gorgeous!
Thank you, Suzanne!
SO-O-O beautiful. A good place for a good book and a glass of lemonade or your delicious, gourmet iced coffee specialities!!
Oh, I sooo wanted an iced coffee today but couldn’t indulge in one since I ate a cupcake for breakfast and another one after lunch!
Everything looks so gorgeous! I bet you throw wonderful parties in your garden!!! 🙂
I have hosted my fair share of giant water slide parties there….
Your garden is lovely. We don’t have so many blooming plants but are finally harvesting delicious tomatoes.
Thank you, Pat. I tried growing tomatoes in containers on my deck a few years ago but only got a couple of tomatoes. I love tomatoes and frequent farmer’s markets to stock up on them.
Your garden looks gorgeous!!
It did look really fabulous last week. The crepe myrtle blooms are already starting to fade. Glad I got the photos when I did.
Aqua works for me too:) Just beautiful.
Thanks, Elena. I’ve been on an aqua kick for several years now.