It has been really, really gloomy here the past few days....so unlike what you would expect for the 1st of July. It never reached 70 degrees on Tuesday...brrr. I was so chilled that evening I put my winter jammies, socks, slippers & robe on just to warm up. Somehow I couldn't bring myself to turning on the heat.
But this morning, the sun was shining, the temps are supposed to be in the 80's and it's the 4th of July!! Come take a walk with Toby and me as we stroll thru the gardens on this beautiful morning.
The impatients are finally blooming....they were just green for so long, but now that they have burst into bloom, they certainly brighten up the front garden.
Daylilies are beginning to open....this one is "Rosie Returns" and that is exactly what she does...return after her initial bloom. I love it when flowers return again and again.
Hostas are my friends, both in the front and in the back.
I have come to embrace texture in the garden...
This is my grand-daddy Hosta....the first hosta I bought over 30 years ago and he has provided me with plant after plant. I have lost track of how many times I have divided this beauty....but he can be seen in many spots throughout my gardens.
A sweet new Cone Flower....love these beauties.
"We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls." ~Robert J. McCracken
Until next time.....
so much beauty in your yard, a treat to behold I am sure. Happy 4th of July
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely flowers! Happy 4th to you :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed our walk through your garden. Thanks! Toby is such a cutie. I'd walk with him anywhere.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks awesome! and Toby looks as if he is having such a fun day! It has been cool here too... in the 80's yesterday which is unheard of in Texas for July! Hope it holds through our family picnic where it could get very hot! Hugs to you and Gods blessings!
ReplyDeleteHave a great 4th from over the Atlantic.....
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tour! And Happy 4th to you!!
ReplyDeleteOh beautiful impatients, garden & colors! Happy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteOh your garden looks beautiful! Happy 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely tour of your beautiful garden, thanks. Happy 4th of July, Deanna! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely garden stroll today, Deanna! Your little companion is just as cute as can be! Reminds me of 'Benji' - remember him? All of your gardens are so pretty - love the impatiens with the hosta- Happy Independence Day! Hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteAnd a lovely 4th to you, Toby and your garden! I love coneflowers, too. And impatiens. And hostas ... well, you get the drift.
ReplyDeletewow, your garden blooms are so lush & greeb ... lots of rain or maybe it was snow ... lovely colors. history & memories too. have a happy 4th! ( :
ReplyDeletelove the new bloggy look. so summery .... fun!! ( :
DeleteYour blog and garden look lovely. Your Fourth of July quote is great. Wishes for a very happy Fourth and happy birthday, America.
ReplyDeleteyour yard is beautiful, but toby steals the show. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely! A Happy and Blessed 4th to you..
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour! :-D
ReplyDeleteI really love that red planter!
Happy 4th!
Love your post....so glad you didn't have to turn on the heat!!! I sure wish I could bottle up this heat here and send it to all my blogging friends who are experiencing unusually cool summer weather....and too much rain. I'd sure do it just to cheer you all up....just the way you all do when I come visiting your blogs. Happy 4th to you, too!
ReplyDeleteHow do you get any work done in those beautiful gardens of yours with this cutie pootie by your side? Lordy, could he be any cuter????
ReplyDelete1. love the new header!
ReplyDelete2. your garden is beyond gorgeous!!!!
That was an awesome stroll through your beautiful flowery yard! Love your new header!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely walk through your garden - beautiful photos. Your new header is stunning! I hope you had a great 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs!