N01 Deep Red Take a look at the hair color and style on my virtual make-over. Which one do you like best?

Someone emailed me and ask to see the Oso Easy Paprika from a distance. I love to take pictures so out the door I flew. Here ya go. It is planted under a Red Twig dogwood. On the far side of the bench is my Gertrude Jeckyll rose. Planted up against the porch post is [...]

Osteospermum Sunny Olivia I don’t have a thing to say about this except it’s just so beautiful. I’ve never had any success growing these but I sure wish I could. I thought you Osteo lovers would like to see this one. Pair it with these two and it will make a pretty gathering of hues [...]

This is Snow Storm Spirea. I’m also growing Pink Parasols but it hasn’t bloomed yet.  I planted it last year and it’s been a slow grower for me. It’s only about 3 feet tall and I’m about ready to trim the old blooms off. Hopefully the fertilizing I did earlier and a better watering schedule [...]

I am growing several of the Oso Easy roses by Proven Winners. They are growing like mad and my Paprika variety is blooming its head off. I will post about Fragrant Spreader and Strawberry Crush as they bloom. This is a very good ground cover rose. It reaches mature height in one season is hardy [...]

Gertrude Jekyll is a new rose in my garden. I’ve heard conflicting reports about it but I’m game to give it a go. I seem to have the perfect conditions for it. My soil is well drained which is also a hard definition to track down. Everything needs well drained right? Is there a tag [...]

The front will have lots of windows and let in the winter sun. MrD worked this weekend doing some tedious stuff on the shed. Like, he cut the angle on that siding so it fits and looked nice. He is so thorough and meticulous. He’s not a carpenter but he’s doing a grand job. He works [...]

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I’ll leave you with this beautiful sunset through the petals of a dogwood. I can’t get enough of that. I’m awfully busy this weekend but things should return to normal on Monday. Have a nice Saturday.

When the light is just right, you can capture the azaleas behind the dogwoods. Spring in North Carolina is a photographers paradise. The pink azaleas were especially pretty yesterday afternoon. All the Spring blooms have lasted a very long time due to the cool weather. This weekend it’s going to be 80. I doubt they’ll [...]

Coming to you live from North Carolina, we have the winners of yesterdays giveaway. Catherine @ A Gardener in Progress she wins the Bunny Weathervane Kathleen @ Kasey’s Korner she wins the Dragonfly Sundial Congrats to you both and I’ll send your email along and they will contact you.

Azaleas and the South are hand in hand. Azaleas come boldly in to Spring and chase the winter doldrums out of the way. They don’t just have a little attitude; I mean they are screaming that it’s Spring. Down right shouting is what I’d call it, wouldn’t you? This is what we kindly refer to [...]

The giveaway ends at 8pm. Hurry! Go HERE

When Heavenly Bamboo or Nandina is placed just right, the sun will create magic with the new growth. This was done perfectly and shows how light can add to your landscape. Before you plant a single shrub or flower, consider how it will look as the shadows and sun play across its presence. It is [...]

I’ve posted about this for days and now is your chance to sign up. You can see the second place prize HERE. =======You must follow the directions below. I’m sorry but the giveaway is only open only to those who live in the US–I tried! You must give me a short explanation of what brings [...]

And the runner up will receive—- A Dragonfly Sundial Whitehall commemorates this ancient clock, which has survived the test of time, by offering an elegant collection of uniquely styled sundials. Each piece is crafted from rust-free recycled aluminum and carefully finished with weather resistant paints to withstand any climate.Features: Made from rust-free recycled aluminum Finished [...]

How many of you have lost your clicker? Some say lost your changer. Others say lost the remote. Well, I did last night. I had not moved out of my comfy chair for several hours as I read blogs and mostly stayed in a relaxed comatose state.  MrD had gone to bed. He came home from work [...]

Wouldn’t you like to have this rabbit weathervane. Well you just might be the winner on Wednesday April 22, 2009. When you see the post on April 22, start signing up. I will draw a name on April 23 and you will be notified. The winner will be announced here at my blog also. Rabbit [...]

Flowergardengirl’s blog is having its first major giveaway. You’ll want to stay tuned every day between now and April 22nd as I reveal more clues about 1st and 2nd place prizes. That’s right, there are two.

I’m always in awe of homeowners who can pull together such a welcome entryway. The pots are stacked perfectly, it’s the right balance, the colors speak well of the style, and it evokes a warm feeling. I instantly want to meet the folks who live there.

This is why I wanted Copper Top Cottage located here. In the winter, the trees have no leaves and it’s nice and warm inside. During the summer and our 90+ heat and humidity, the trees will keep it nice and cool. It’s turning out just like I thought it would. I hope we get to [...]

Here it is….an amateur’s attempt to reinvent her blog. I was getting bored with the same old options so I rowed out in the middle of the sea, climbed out of the boat, and made my way safely to shore. What do you think? My word that was hard, fun, exhausting, nerve wracking. But I [...]

I’m going to be playing with my blog over the next couple of hours. It’s going to get real interesting. ++++++++I have the codes figured out but it’s going to take me awhile to test it all out on a dummy blog before it shows up here. I’m working on it. +++++++++++++++++++

A series of whitewashed brick homes.

Sometimes only one color is needed to make a statement. This one says peace and tranquility. I like to create areas like this in my own garden. And goodness knows, I love a swing.

Isn’t that a cute garden accent? The little girl is sitting there lovingly holding her recently picked bouquet. Not far from her was another little girl leaning against a tree.

Happy Easter to everyone. My family is with me this weekend and it is really a blessing. When your kids grow up and are off on their own, you really do value time together. I’m reading your replies and enjoying them.

And then I noticed the purple creeping phlox that carpeted some of the landscapes. One minute it looked more purple but then would trick my eyes to think it was pink. Well I guess it was a bit of both. Compelling me to continue on my walk and see just how many pinks and purples [...]

I met Gail today while trespassing in her front yard. She was on her way to check the mail and here I was standing there taking some pictures. I yelled out to alert her that there was someone tip toeing through her tulips. She yelled back, ” I’ll be right there”. Now I already liked [...]

Something is amiss? How could this have happened. Have  you purchased this variety? You can’t purchase something this  unique. The little guy above makes them for free. Isn’t that interesting? Did I just discover a new cultivar or a plain old variety reverting back to its dominate parent? The charasterics of the pink bloom cross [...]