Thursday, August 23, 2012

Back to the Garden



                                                                 Hello everyone,
            I thought it was time to share a few garden shots with you . this is the beginning of the garden out by the road. I gave the old door a quick coat of grey(not aqua) paint. I think I need to distress it a little though.
 We have Limelight hydrangeas out here and lots of phlox. A couple of the hydrangeas are not dong well this year though.
   Limelight-I love the greenish color it has when it first blooms.


   Annnebelle also has a lime green color.
           This is to the far left coming in the driveway.
                   An old chair adds interest to a shady bed of mostly hostas.


I have many different colors and varieties of phlox and they add lots of beauty to the August garden.

I am joining My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday..

Thank you for visiting!

Carolyn

 
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25 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 23, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Beautiful post, such amazing gardens!

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  2. IwonKaAugust 23, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Your gardern is BEAUTIFUL!!!
    LOVE IT!!!

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  3. MerlesworldAugust 23, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    I do like your garden posts they are always so pretty.
    Merle.....

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  4. achter de 2lindenAugust 23, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Yes the flowers are beautiful! Love your photo's
    greetings Heidi

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  5. DebbyAugust 23, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Hi,carolyn! I'm Debby from italy!! I've just found your blog and I'm really,really thrilled: it's sooo amazing and your home is wonderful!! See you soon, a big CIAO, Debby ^_^

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  6. Sanna - My Blueberry HouseAugust 23, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I haven´t seen this side of the garden, with the fence and gate (I think) earlier. I admire all of your lovely blooms. So pretty!

    Hugs,
    Sanna

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  7. María JoséAugust 23, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Carolyn, your garden is one of my favorites! Lovely!!!
    Best wishes.

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  8. whiterose42August 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Carolyn
    Happy to have found your beautiful garden! lovely photos of a gorgeous outdoor haven:-)
    Have a great day!
    Fiona x

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  9. Barbara NeubeckAugust 23, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Hydrangas are one of my favourite flowers and your lime/white bushes are gorgeous. The driveway gardens are lovely...you must smile every time you drive up and down the drive.
    Have a good week
    Barb from Australia

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  10. Edith DUTERTREAugust 23, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    tout est parfaitement beau
    et lumineux
    l' année prochaine je planterais
    des Phlox
    surtout que c' est une plante
    vivace
    à bientôt
    edith

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Even your structural backdrops like fences and garden doors are lovely, Carolyn! Love that willow chair in amongst the plants.

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  12. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 23, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I love your gardens. They are just beautiful. I don't always comment but I am wondering if you put chairs and things away for winter and bring them out again in Spring? Or just leave them out.

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  13. akwamarynaAugust 23, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Carolyn,
    you have a beautiful garden. I love seeing fotos of your garden!
    hugs

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  14. MadeliefAugust 23, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Your border looks beautiful Carolyn and I like the old wicker chair standing in between.

    Have a lovely day!

    Madelief x

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  15. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Very pretty Carolyn. Some of my phlox has not done well, yet my hydrangeas are super this year. Go figure.
    It's the wild and wacky weather for sure.
    Judith

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  16. CarolynAugust 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Chris,
    Yes,we do put most all of our garden 'stuff' in the barn for the winter. The exception is the bigger cement statues.I don't even want to think about that yet--the seasons go by so quickly but especially summer!

    Thank you for your visits.

    Carolyn

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  17. Connie in HartwoodAugust 23, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    What would summer be without hydrangeas? Annabelle is one of my very favorites, followed closely by Tardiva (which can take more sun). Some of my gardening friends keep telling me that I should add Limelight to my collection, but I have to make space first. We have lots of sunshine here, and shady space is at a premium.

    Your garden looks like a lovely place to sit and relax.

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  18. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationAugust 23, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Your garden is absolutely beautiful. I used to have a small garden with over 50 old roses and ramblers but now sadly have a piece of grass the size of a postage stamp. I hope within the next year or so to maybe buy some land and build and have a garden again.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Lee :)

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  19. myflowerAugust 24, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Ciao Carolyn,

    I love every corner in your beautiful garden,the grey door,too!

    I visit you every day!!
    BACI
    Maurizia

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  20. {oc cottage}August 24, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    LOVE the grey door!

    m ^..^

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  21. MelanieAugust 24, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Your garden is a little heaven on earth. I never tire from looking at your beautiful posts. Thankyou for sharing it's beauty.

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  22. RowanAugust 25, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    I really like this area of your garden, phloxes are one of my favourite plants, so many lovely colours and they flower for so long.

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  23. Katy NoelleAugust 25, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    So! You do find time to sit and relax in your garden, too, right? How in the world do you decide where to go and where to sit?!!! =/ =]

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  24. BernideenAugust 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Oh those hydrangeas - it's nice to be big and fat when you are a flower like that!

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  25. sweetbayAugust 28, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    The border with the hydrangea and the phlox is just exquisite.

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

Carolyn