Friday, August 13, 2010

Garden Tour

Hello everyone,

I know it is only a couple of days since I took you around the garden but it is just bursting with color and I know it will be declining all too soon so I want to share it with you again.

The Limelight hydrangea is a new addition a year to two ago to this corner and I think it looks so pretty with the phlox and clematis and daylilies.

I took all these photos last evening when the light was good. it is good that i have a digital camera as I take hundreds of photos as I go around the garden.

The phlox is putting on such a good show now.

I love my clematis Jackmani superba.

there are some roses blooming

Blue Stockings beebalm-it has bluish stems too.

It looks good with the phlox and the hummingbirds love it.

Globe thistle is rather interesting I think and it looks good in bouquets too.

My Rosemoor clematis is such a beautiful color and prolific bloomer.

Clematis with Monkshood of which I have several varieties some will bloom in Sept. and Oct.

i grow some dahlias in big pots so they can be moved to fill in a weak area in the border.

This is a new hydrangea from last year.

I love the clematis in back -General Sirkorski,it is such a pretty color.

Ville de Lyon clematis.

Well, I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the abundant color that is in the garden now.

I am joining Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home again today- thank you Cindy for hosting.

Thanks to you too for coming along with me again today.

Have a good weekend,

Carolyn

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39 comments:

  1. TammyAugust 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    I visit your blog daily, though I seldom comment, because I can't eve think of anything else to say beyond "You have the most beautiful garden on Earth!"

    But I do want to tell you how lovely your garden is, and how VERY inspirational you are to me!

    And of course to say thank you for sharing it all with us!

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  2. MariAugust 13, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    HELLO,
    I LOVE YOUR MAGNIFICENT GARDEN AND ALL TO SOON THE SEASON WILL CHANGE!!!
    AND ALONG WITH THAT CHANGE THE FLOWERS WILL GO INTO THERE SLUMBER TILL NEXT YEAR!! SO THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS WITH US :)

    XOX~MARI

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  3. CIELOAugust 13, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I share your feelings, Carolyn... I know I'm always showing my garden post after post, and people must be tired of seeing same thing time after time, but my passion for my garden keeps growing as the seasons change and grow old... like you said, soon the earth will go back to sleep again... every lovely petal will ‘evaporate’ way too soon, and I just want to keep it a littler longer... a little for ever.... at least in memories...

    Have a lovely weekend dear kindred spirit...

    Cielo

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  4. ღ M@ddy ღAugust 13, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Sai, Carolyn, amo particolarmente l'abbinamento dei tuoi splendidi fiori con l'arredo del tuo giardino, rimango incantata ogni volta come una bambina davanti alle caramelle...

    Buon fine settimana a te!♥

    ♥ Maddy

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  5. It's meAugust 13, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Wauwwwww....beautiful !! happy summer gardening weekend darling....love Ria...

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  6. Jenny H.August 13, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Hi,

    As always, your garden is beautiful, as are the photos you post.

    Can you tell me - do you have deer that roam your garden? We have them, and they really do a lot of damage on our plants. I can't keep phlox, hosta, or even Sedum because of the deer. They also keep chomping on my new hydrangea shrubs so they're having difficulty becoming established.

    Do you have that trouble, and if so, how do you get your phlox and your hydrangeas to be so full and beautiful and apparently untouched?

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  7. SoutherncookAugust 13, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I never tire of seeing your beautiful garden tours. I too love clematis but here in N FL we don't see too many of them at the nurseries in our area. I'm not sure why but I do have three, a double white and two otheres that are both blue. That pink one of yours, I wish I could find it. I have never seen that Limelight hydrangea either. I will definitely put that on my list to look for.


    As always, you are certainly an inspiration. Here in N FL, our heat and humidity has really stressed my garden so it's such a joy to see yours.

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  8. CarolynAugust 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Hi Jenny,
    No,we don't have any deer on Prince Edward Island so I don't have that problem-thankfully!
    Thank you for your kind words.
    Carolyn

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  9. AnonymousAugust 13, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Your garden continues to amaze me! You need to be published in every home and garden magazine around!

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  10. UnknownAugust 13, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    your garden is wonderful. I like summer with all the flowers and green!

    Have a nice weekend

    VINTAGE

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  11. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderAugust 13, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Enjoyed visiting in your 'Paradise' with its exquisite flowers... such intense colors too! Thanks for sharing this, great images as usual but you certainly got the perfect subject!

    Sunny greetings from Georgia

    MariettesBacktoBasics

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  12. DeannaAugust 13, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Carolyn,
    Always a pleasure to see the gardens. You have such a lovely place to call home.
    God bless,
    d

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  13. jninecostumesAugust 13, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    I adore all the purples! What a lovely surprise to see all those shades in one place.
    thanks for sharing

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  14. Princesa NadieAugust 13, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Walkig around your garden is a lovely experience
    Really beautiful and charming
    Love

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  15. SoniaAugust 13, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Carolyn,

    Your clematis and gardens are truly breathtaking...when my clematis plants are in bloom in Oklahoma very little else is blooming too..how wonderful to live in a climate to enjoy an entire blooming extravangance all at once! As always such a treat to see your photographs...thanks for sharing! Someday I would love to see your garden in person!!

    Miss Bloomers

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  16. A Garden of ThreadsAugust 13, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    I enjoyed going with you on a tour of your garden. I love the 'Blue Stocking' bee balm, I must look for one to put in my garden. I hope you have a great weekend and take care.

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  17. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 13, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Beautiful flowers Carolyn. I always enjoy seeing the birdhouse on the post.
    I am at my provincial horticultural convention right now and I hired Dugald Cameron as a speaker and vendor. Told him how excited you were to receive his catalogue and he replied that he has quite a few customers in your province.
    I picked up H. Little Lime from him as I already have Limelight.
    Judith

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  18. The TablescaperAugust 14, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Oh Carolyn, you have such a glorious garden. Just beautiful. So full of color.

    - The Tablescaper

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  19. Bella's Rose CottageAugust 14, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Hi Carolyn... Your garden looks amazing!! The blue bee balm is gorgeous!
    Bella

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  20. Ateliê Toque de ArteAugust 14, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    I love your garden!
    kisses,
    Iray
    www.atelie-toquedearte.blogspot.com

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  21. Tallulah's Antique ClosetAugust 14, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    Your garden is beautiful and so green looking. I envy the weather out there. Thanks for sharing....Julian

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  22. My name is RietAugust 14, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Wow, I love your garden and its colours Carolyn. So beautiful.

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  23. Rose Garden MalevikAugust 14, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    What a Lovely Garden Tour
    Me Like :)
    Hugs from Sweden
    Håkan

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  24. Betty JoAugust 14, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Exquisite color and beauty Carolyn. I can only imagine what it must be like to sit quietly in your garden early mornings. What bliss!

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  25. Nita StacyAugust 14, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Oh my..that is so beautiful, it doesn't look real.

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  26. MadeliefAugust 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    You have the most beautiful garden I now! I enjoyed scrolling through your pictures. All those pinks, blues and purples! In my garden the decline has already started. Some plants are fading away. Even the temperatures are dropping a bit. I don't mind! We are so lucky to have seasons! I am already looking forward to the pumpkins.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  27. Designing Lady JaneAugust 14, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Your garden is so gorgeous! Those hydrangeas are interesting, I've heard of the limelight, but that new one you showed us is so intriguing with its different shapes. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. TinaAugust 14, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Carolyn
    I made a post with teapots ... take a look ...
    leave a comment ... I hope you enjoy
    kisses

    Tina (Sonhar e Realizar)
    tinadiassonharerealizar.blogspot.com/

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  29. Ticking and ToileAugust 14, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    completely gorgeous.....ahhhh I needed that breath of fresh air :)

    absolutely stunning....love it. Thanks so much for sharing :)

    xo,
    Shellagh

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  30. Ana Maria ( Jeito de Casa )August 14, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Hi Carolyn

    Know your cups and teapots on the blog of my friend Tina, and I came here knowing your blog. I was delighted with your garden, movie stuff for us here ... wonderful!

    kisses
    ana maria

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  31. Heather's Blog-o-ramaAugust 14, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I always love your garden photos!!!..and hydrangeas are just gorgeous. It amazes me that they come in so many beuatiful colors!!! Have a lovely weekend. You can never post too many garden photos :) :) Keep them coming!! love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  32. CarolAugust 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Utterly romantic and magical Carolyn! Gorgeous soft photos! A joy to visit your world! ;>)

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  33. Amy ChalmersAugust 15, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Carolyn
    I am giving your blog the lovely blog award for inspiring me! Come check it out.
    http://maisondecor8.blogspot.com/2010/08/lovely-blog-award.html
    Amy

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  34. JacquelineAugust 15, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    I am visiting from Maison Decor. She nominated you for a lovely blog. I agree.

    Your garden is still bursting with color and is just gorgeous. So many of mine are fading with the heat. It was a treat to take a walk among your beautiful flowers.

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  35. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseAugust 15, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Hi Carolyn :) I just adore your beautiful gardens; so many lovely and colorful flowers to see and take in. You can show us as many pictures as you want, because I know I will never tire of seeing it :) And you can tell you put a lot of love and time into it. Just beautiful!

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend :)

    Warmest hugs, Brenda

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  36. BernideenAugust 15, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    I love your mophead hydrangeas. Everything - really!

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  37. {oc cottage}August 16, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Too funny! I have to "ditto" what Tammy said! Your garden is surely Eden! And without my thesaurus...I am at a loss for words!

    m ^..^

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  38. revesdargile.canalblogAugust 16, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    What a wonderfull garden, I'm fall in love !!

    Monique

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  39. PamelaAugust 16, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Gorgerous as always!!!!

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

Carolyn