Friday, August 15, 2014

A Tour Around our Mid August Garden



           Happy Weekend!

                                                                         I can't believe it is the middle of
                                                                         August already!
                                                                          We have had a lot of hot sunny days
                                                                       through out July and early August but
                                                                       lately we have had some good rains to
                                                                      keep our garden green.

                                                                      Jackimani Superbra on posts 

            The double hollyhocks are
 still blooming.
                                                               I love this color /plant combo
                                                              phlox,beebalm and a garden loosestrife.

Clematis

                                                              I like to have a few dahlias in the garden
                                                              for bouquets since they bloom until
                                                             frost.




                                                                        This is the only oriental lily left in our
                                                                        garden since the arrival of the lily beetle
                                                                        about 10 years ago..I love the fragrance!
                                                                          The Hillside Garden.





                                                                 One of our tour groups from Japan this week.

                                                                       We have a 3 week break in tours from Japan
                                                                        before starting up for the Fall season.
                                                                Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

                                                                                                              Carolyn
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22 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 15, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Your gardens are so lush and full of life and colour- just beautiful.

    I think it is so neat you get so many tours from Japan....are they coming from cruise ships or how?

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  2. CarolynAugust 15, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Michele,
    I think it is neat too! They fly here from Japan....no cruise ships.
    It is all arranged through local tour companies.
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Carolyn

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  3. angieAugust 15, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    wunderschöne blumen,- und gartenbilder!!! ich liebe die hortensien!!! alles liebe von angie

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  4. LynnAugust 15, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    I love visiting your blog. It's such a joy.

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  5. CindyAugust 15, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    I just love looking at your garden and getting ideas. Have you ever posted a plan of your gardens?

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  6. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comAugust 16, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    Your flowers are gorgeous. Everything in bloom at once and it looks great! So pretty!

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  7. mughetti fresie e tuberoseAugust 16, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Straordinariamente meraviglioso!!!
    Da restare con gli occhi sbarrati!!!
    Nadia

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  8. Pamela GordonAugust 16, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Just beautiful!

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  9. Margs Primitive QuiltsAugust 16, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Absolutely Awesome! A garden like that takes a lot of time and commitment . The reward is breathtaking! You truly take time to smell the roses! Thanks for the tour! Have a great weekend!

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  10. A Joyful CottageAugust 16, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Gardens usually wane in August, but yours certainly is the exception. It's gorgeous, Carolyn. ~ Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage

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  11. UnknownAugust 16, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    So beautiful Carolyn!

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 17, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Just beautiful, Carolyn! I can see that you don't seem to be having the non-blooming hydrangea problem that a few bloggers have mentioned. Even mine - out of the three bushes I have only one bloomed this year. But my neighbor next door, it looks like all hers had blooms, so who knows what is going on.

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  13. NettyAugust 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Your gardens look amazing and so inspiring :)

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  14. MadeliefAugust 17, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Your garden looks beautiful Carolyn! There is still so much colour. It must be fun doing the garden tours. All those happy faces :-)

    Have a good week!

    Madelief x

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  15. gartenmalereienAugust 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    WOW this great shot's again,i love your garden!
    yes we had also a lot of rain, was it a summer...? hmm not really, pitty because now it's autumn. nice greetings from Zürich xxx Stephanie

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  18. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 18, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    Simply Breathtaking!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  19. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonAugust 18, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    Your gardens are just breathtakingly gorgeous. I have been to some botanical gardens that are not as gorgeous as your garden.

    Madonna
    MakeMineLemon

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  20. Edith DUTERTREAugust 19, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    hello
    quel jardin magnifique
    comme il doit être agréable
    de le visiter
    merci de cette visite via le net
    c'est déjà une compensation
    tendresse
    edith(iris) France

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  21. Tammie LeeAugust 19, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    such a lovely garden
    and a joy to see your photographs

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  22. KathyAugust 19, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    Your garden is so very charming, Carolyn! I love the photos and am jealous of the visitors - maybe some day! Do your Hostas take full sun? I have a hard time with them here - they get burned by the sun...love them so much!
    Have a great week,
    Kathy

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

Carolyn