it's here, it's here, sweet, sweet summertime...
What's not to love about summertime ~ Well maybe the bugs, humidity and lightning
Our yard has been filled with color for weeks now.
Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers'
This guy died and came back to life 2 feet from where he was planted
it is growing between 2 cross ties and is right in the way of closing the driveway gate
I guess I have got to try to move it but for now I'm just going to enjoy.
Althaea's, Gardenia's, Petunia's, Parrot Lilies,
I'm in a yellow kinda mood this year. I have painted the bench, swing, planters,
some iron work and even my living room end tables this beautiful
soft yellow called Wickerware by Behr
Love, love Chaste Trees I have rooted several
and this year they are all blooming like crazy.
one of my new favorites Echinacea Sombrero Salsa Red
I love the white underside showing before the petals turn
The lemon balm in the pot on the table has been sheered back often for weeks now.
I have been steeping it in boiling water then letting it cool, straining and putting in a mister bottle.
I use it to freshen inside even spray a little on my kitchen rags
as I'm throwing them in the dryer and the inside of the fridge..
Oh and look I painted the chairs yes yellow..lol
Ta Da my absolutely new favorite plant for summer 2013
is
Gomphrena, Fireworks it is the best filler plant ever.
It's nice and tall, light and airy and everyone will ask you about it.
Even my local garden shop buddy stopped to see it and added them to her inventory
so if you are local run on over to Savannah Secret Gardens and get ya some.
Herbs are doing great we have basil and mints everywhere. The tomatoes are just starting to turn.
Picked my first 2 Cherokee purples this week and of course we had mator sandwiches with them.
another newbie for me this summer is
Verbena Lollipop it doesn't get as tall as other bonariensis
thinking it is going to be a keeper.
My Fiji Waterfall
double lacecap hydrangea
has grown so much and is full of blooms this year as is all of the lacecaps.
There's lots more to share but I will save them for another day..
I'm joining two great parties today so come on let's go see what everyone
is sharing over at
Fishtail Cottage
and
Happy first day of summer I hope each of you have nothing but fun all summer long doing whatever you like.
I have set 2 goals for myself this summer one is to learn every button and gadget on my camera and how to take great shots using the manual mode and to figure out Windows 8
Wish me luck !
hugs ya'll, Cherry