Thursday, February 24, 2011

Dreaming !

Hello everyone,
        There is another big storm headed our way tomorrow and since we already have tons of snow,I am just going to do a little summer dreaming. In going back and looking at some shots of our garden in previous summers I gathered some to share with you in case you are looking ahead to spring and summer too.

Light and airy Thalictrum with an old birdhouse that my husband made for me many years ago.

I love garden statues



pretty delphinium

early morning mist
hydrangea and phlox



I am looking forward to some of this color in the garden

Love the color of this oriental poppy!

pink peonies,magnificum gernanium,hosta and columbine make a pretty combination.

Deutizia shrub covered in a mass of white flowers.


The spring garden behind 'Audrey' our statue.

Just a little peek at all that is to come but in the mean time enjoy we might as well enjoy the beauty of what we have right now-lots of white stuff!
I am joining Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home again today.
I also joined in for Show Off Saturday at Hakans lovely blog click here.
Thank you for visiting,

Carolyn


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35 comments:

  1. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I am so envious of your garden. I just can not get delphiums to do well, yours are gorgeous!

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  2. DeannaFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Carolyn,
    Always a delight to stop by your lovely place. Dreaming of Summer with you!

    It's a blizzard outside on the Kansas Prairie. So nice to be inside.

    Your pics are gorgeous.
    God bless,
    d

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  3. Divine TheatreFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    *sigh* I just posted my garden plans for the summer. Though I have hundreds of perennials in the side beds I ordered almost 200 more today!
    Spring, do you hear me?

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  4. Old Centennial FarmhouseFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I know I say this every time I comment, but I HAVE to say it again: the photos are stunning, as are the gardens!!!

    XOXO
    Joni

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  5. Bella's Rose CottageFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Every photo is breathtaking! I am so looking forward to spring!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  6. JoanneFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    So stunning! I hope you don't mind that I am sending my readers to you...we all could use a dose of your gorgeous blog with stunning visuals!
    Thank you for blessing us with your lovely blog!
    Joanne

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  7. Crystal Rose CottageFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    What a beautiful reminder of what is to come!~Hugs, Patti

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  8. One Shabby Old HouseFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I hope you know that touring your garden and sharing tea with you is on my bucket list. Oh my Carolyn, what is it about beauty that makes us start to dream? Your flowers are just that...dreamy!
    Hugs
    Becky

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  9. Mrs CatchFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Sigh. I am so jealous. It is way too hot in Brisbane, Australia to grow half of these plants. I would love to be able to grow peonies. Especially pink ones!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    What a beautiful garden!
    Your pictures made me dream...
    Spring is coming and I hope it will be generous for all!

    Have a nice day!

    Xrysoula

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  11. Betty February 24, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    An inspiration. Thank you for sharing and I love that you told us the name of the flowers. Now I know some I will be getting for our yard.

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  12. FOUR ALL SEASONSFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Thanks for the peek! It was just what the doctor ordered. Here in NW Ohio the snow is coming also ..about 8 inches! I really am ready for SPRING!

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  13. GiniFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Carolyn...your garden is beautiful and the photos are amazing! My favorite is your airy Thalictrum photo...the pretty delicate purple flowers with the birdhouse in the background...great photo!

    Thank you for giving us a peek and some sunshine.

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  14. Marie ArdenFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    What a fun look ahead. I love all your full boarders. Your garden is so magical. How do you ever tear yourself away from it?

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  15. SusanFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Ohhhhh,I can hear the birds! Smell the flowers! See all the colors! What? It was just a dream? Those are more snowflakes coming down in chilly profusion? Darn. Thought it was spring. Nice memories, Carolyn. Exquisite photography. Susan

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  16. BarbFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Oh my gosh Carolyn, you should be sooooo proud of your garden, the photos look like something out of a magazine!!!!
    What a relaxing get away.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Barb in 86 degrees Texas
    Yes, 86 degrees!!!

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  17. StinaFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    wat een mooie kleurenpracht, maar we moeten nog wel even wachten he.

    gr Stina

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  18. loryFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG.......IS VERY VERY VERY ROMANTIC.....BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU LORY

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  19. RowanFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    You have a really beautiful garden, that oriental poppy is such a gorgeous colour. If I didn't know that you are in the USA I'd swear that this was a cottage garden somewhere in England.

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  20. OlaFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Idealne

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  21. BeverlyFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Carolyn, your music and your garden have soothed my soul. I will be leaving for work in about five minutes, and I am so glad I visited you first.

    I could actually feel then tension in my neck and shoulders abate. I'll think of you and your dreams of spring today.

    I hope to see you tomorrow for Pink Saturday. I think we're all dreaming of pink blooms.

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  22. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oh My Goodness! These are just gorgeous pictures! Thank you for sharing. :)

    ~Liz

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  23. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Carolyn
    Thanks for the breath of spring. I too need this with the storm coming, it's already started snowing here.
    One of the mail order catalogues is offering the lilac 'Beauty of Moscow' and after reading how much you love this variety, I'm going to order one.
    Judith

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  24. RaffaellaFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Spring... spring... spring... I need you!

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  25. CarolFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    What dreams you give us Carolyn! Your garden is lush and gorgeous! Sensuality and romance abound within every inch of your paradise. I too love your statues and birdhouses. Is that a large mirror in the garden reflecting one of your ladies? As I look out on the snow and now rain coming down, I find your world most inspiring and encouraging. Thank you Carolyn!

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  26. A Garden of ThreadsFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Carolyn, Thank you showing pictures of your spring, just what I need to cheer me up. The sun has not been seen in weeks. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

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  27. Heather at Farm to ForkFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Hello Carolyn,

    Your delphinium picture is my favorite by far. I can't wait to start digging in the dirt. :-)

    I love the colored boarders on your pictures. They look really great and makes the pictures come to life.

    Thanks for the beautiful post.

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  28. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Oh I love the morning mist! It always makes me feel at peace for some reason. We have had snow all morning and if I only had one wish, it would be for Old Man Winter to be gone!
    Thanks for a peek at what can only one day arrive..
    ~Shirley

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  29. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, what a breath of spring air you have provided. Your garden is so beautiful and your pictures look so professional.

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  30. Rose M. RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Hello, Your photos are extremely, beautiful. I live in a tropical country, most of the time we are in the same climate, many people ahnelan the summer or spring, it suddenly loomed up her beautiful face, meanwhile, his beautiful and so successful photos at less comfortable new hope for spring / summer, Greetings, Rose Marie

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  31. podsoFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I think you are ready for spring to come!

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  32. ElinFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Hello!
    What a nice blog you gott and these are just gorgeous pictures.

    God bless,
    Elin

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Many beautiful things here.

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  34. joyFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Heaven!! Thank you! Love, Joy

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  35. Zane WooderJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I want my garden to be as beautiful as yours Carolyn but I don't think that could ever be possible.

    -zane

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

Carolyn