Saturday, July 17, 2010

Roses and Such

Hello everyone,
I hope you are all enjoying some lovely summer days. It has been hot and sunny here lately so I have been spending most of my time outdoors . It is nice to get out into the garden early in the morning or in the evenings but it is too hot to work in the afternoons so we did get to the beach a couple of afternoons. I have a few garden tours next week so I will probably miss a few days of blogging again next week but someday soon I will try to get more creative!
Today I am sharing a few photos of roses in the garden along with a few other things. the rose above is Graham Thomas again.
The Fairy rose -one of my favorites.
The Generous Gardener- aDavid Austen rose.
Prairie Princess- a nice climbing rose hardy and disesase resistant.
Heritage rose- another one of my favorites(David Austen).
another Graham Thomas.
A minature rose from the grocery store a few years ago-no name on it.


Linda Campbell rose with hardy geranium
This rose is new last year And I need to look up the name of it but I really like it with the Campanula Pitchard's Variety. There is a closeup of this one above Linda Campbell.
One of my favorite places to eat- shady and lots of lovely fragrance from roses etc. nearby.
Last weeks bouquet.
I love delphenium too.
Ivory monkshood.
The Annebelle Hydgrangea are just starting to bloom. I love how they come out green before turning to white and bloom a long time.

I hope you all have a lovely summer Sunday!
Take care,
Carolyn

26 comments:

  1. Your garden is just amazing. That is the perfect setting for a nice summer meal Our weather is so hot right now we can't eat outside. It was about 105 today. My roses are not happy at all! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden, it brightens my day!
    Denise

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  2. Carolyn,
    In awe of how beautifully you have captured these delicate roses...absolutely gorgeous.

    Sweet summer days to you,
    d from homehaven

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  3. Just beautiful, Carolyn. And that little garden bench really looks sweet and quite cozy.

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  4. Ciao Carolyn, amo tutto, ma proprio tutto, sia i fiori e le piante che l'arredamento...riesci a cogliere il lato poetico in ogni cosa e trasmetterlo al tuo meraviglioso giardino! Sei bravissima!

    Un bacio ♥

    ♥ Maddy

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  5. Wonderful pictures.. I love summerflowers and your picturs.. ;O)) Hugs Susi

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  6. Carolyn,
    Thank you to share your paradise through your beautiful pics.
    Have a nice Sunday.

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  7. Visiting you is like go into a beautiful, wonderful and magic dream...
    I love meeting you,thanks for your lovely images
    Hugs

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  8. O yes!!!!...what a great summer we have....................enjoy,have fun and laugh.....love Ria......

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  9. LOVELY PHOTOS :)
    We both like Austinroses :)
    Hugs from Sweden
    Håkan

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  10. Carolyn.. you know just how much I'm in love with your talents. These shots actually have a 'smell' to them.. it's like a breath of heaven.

    Sweet summer florals.. thank you my dear.

    with love,
    Olivia

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  11. Each flower has it's own personality.
    I love that!

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  12. Virtually visiting your garden is the highlight of my Sunday. xx

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  13. hi carolyn
    your garden is a dream.a dream of roses.i like also austinroses.
    have a nice summertime,
    regina

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  14. very lovely......mmmmmm can almost smell them from here!

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  15. All of your roses are so beautiful! Your garden is so lovely and always such an inspiration! Thanks for giving us all the names. There's a few there I don't have, but want to get.
    Your sitting area is absolutely charming and the bouquet is so pretty!
    Enjoy your day,
    ~ Jo :)

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  16. Your garden is dreamily beautiful and your roses are amazing.
    Everything is so pretty and peaceful.
    Sweet Blessings,
    Virginia

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  17. Hi Carolyn, Your roses look so beautiful.It must be divine to sit outside and have lunch and smell all the roses....Kathy

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  18. Nice strolling your beautiful garden with you--nothing more needed! Jacqueline

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  19. Oh Carolyn, these garden shots are breathtaking!!! It is the highlight of my day, when I can take a stroll in your garden with you. You are able to grow so many more varieties of roses than I can, and I have to get my fix here.
    Just amazing.
    hugs

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  20. Carolyn those are such lovely roses. I can't wait until my teeny little rose bushes grow up and start producing. :) Your shaded garden eating area is divine. I can't imagine the fun you could have with setting it up for lovely romantic dinners :)

    Blessings,
    Shanna

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  21. Well, this is just the ultimate, isn't it, Carolyn! Your beautiful garden and David Austin roses, a lovely place for outdoor dining. Perfection!

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  22. Lovely garden and your blooms are so pretty!

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  23. Oh Carolyn: What a lovely way for me to start my day. Just getting caught up on weekend posts and yours is a winner. Thanks. Susan

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  24. Lovely! I would so enjoy spending time in your garden. The roses are absolutely beautiful!!!!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  25. Lovely... It seems I can't get enough of my garden during this time of year and I know you too dear Carolyn... We are so much alike... we both love our "Paradise" here on earth.... mine, of course, much smaller and lame beside yours, but still the place where my heart sings...

    Have a lovely day

    cielo

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn