Oh, how beautiful. I'm loving the same things in my garden. The lemon verbena is doing splendidly this year, and all the others I have, too, save the sweet lady birds.
This morning I went out to survey the damage done by the hurricane yesterday. Many flowers are beaten down, so I staked what I could and cut others, and was sad about how the August abundance is now flattened! I did manage to revive many, but the beds are looking quite unhappy after 8 inches of rain, high winds and falling branches... :(
Isn't it wonderful to go into the garden and see something totally different than you did the last time you were there? I think that is one of the things I love about gardening most. You might see a robin hopping around looking for food, or two hummingbirds fighting over a particular plant. It was great to see what you were seeing in your own lovely garden today Jeanne. I loved reading your 'special light post'. You write so well...making me feel like I could have been experiencing it myself. I know exactly the light you are referring to. There is nothing like it. sending hugs...
Lovely pictures. My garden is not looking this pretty - and I have seen hardly any ladybirds this year. I have never grown lemon verbena, must add to next year's list!
Hello Jeanne: You really do have the art of taking the most wonderful pictures which, we imagine, are a result of your keen sense of observation.
In our gardening days we grew Verbena bonariensis through our 'hot' borders literally in swathes. A short lived perennial, we found it readily self-seeded, and loved it for that as well as its 'see through' appearance.
Thanks for the AMAZING photos (ladybug choo-choo!) and I hope you have the best holiday EVER. Take loads of pictures and make us all drool with jealousy when you get back! Hey, living vicariously is STILL living...
Beautiful ladybirds.;)) And still many flowers.;) Here autumn is in the air, or has been the past few days, even though a brief return of the summer is promised this weekend.;) Have a lovely week dear Jeanne.;)) xoxo
I was delighted to rediscover my lemon verbena lurking and unharmed where I had put in the coldframe before going on holiday in July :) One of my favourites too. Hope that you are having a magical holiday Jeanne.
I've finally managed to control the Verbena B in my garden. At one stage I was cursing the day I ever introduced it! It really is a great plant which encourages much insect life. Looks good too. x
Oh, how beautiful. I'm loving the same things in my garden. The lemon verbena is doing splendidly this year, and all the others I have, too, save the sweet lady birds.
ReplyDeleteThis morning I went out to survey the damage done by the hurricane yesterday. Many flowers are beaten down, so I staked what I could and cut others, and was sad about how the August abundance is now flattened! I did manage to revive many, but the beds are looking quite unhappy after 8 inches of rain, high winds and falling branches... :(
Have a GREAT time in Tuscany!
Tuscany ??? wowwwwww......xxx...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the photos. Have a great time.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Helen
Many of my favorites too!
ReplyDeleteEileen
Lady bugs yea!!!!
ReplyDeletehave an awesome holiday
Love Leanne
Isn't it wonderful to go into the garden and see something totally different than you did the last time you were there? I think that is one of the things I love about gardening most. You might see a robin hopping around looking for food, or two hummingbirds fighting over a particular plant. It was great to see what you were seeing in your own lovely garden today Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your 'special light post'. You write so well...making me feel like I could have been experiencing it myself.
I know exactly the light you are referring to. There is nothing like it.
sending hugs...
Treasuring the last ones. I'm doing that too. Beautiful post. Have a wonderful time in Tuscany. xo Jenny
ReplyDeleteVerbena and ladybugs - it just doesn't get any prettier than that in a garden.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. My garden is not looking this pretty - and I have seen hardly any ladybirds this year. I have never grown lemon verbena, must add to next year's list!
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanne:
ReplyDeleteYou really do have the art of taking the most wonderful pictures which, we imagine, are a result of your keen sense of observation.
In our gardening days we grew Verbena bonariensis through our 'hot' borders literally in swathes. A short lived perennial, we found it readily self-seeded, and loved it for that as well as its 'see through' appearance.
Wonderful photos from your garden! I have wonderful memories of Tuscany. Hope you have a great time:)
ReplyDeleteI love verbena bonariensis, so pretty. Have a lovely holiday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the AMAZING photos (ladybug choo-choo!) and I hope you have the best holiday EVER. Take loads of pictures and make us all drool with jealousy when you get back! Hey, living vicariously is STILL living...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ladybirds.;)) And still many flowers.;) Here autumn is in the air, or has been the past few days, even though a brief return of the summer is promised this weekend.;)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week dear Jeanne.;))
xoxo
Hi Jeanne, what a lovely garden. I hope you have the most wonderful and relaxing time in Italy, enjoy...
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to rediscover my lemon verbena lurking and unharmed where I had put in the coldframe before going on holiday in July :) One of my favourites too. Hope that you are having a magical holiday Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteDear Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteWonderful favourite things my friend and there sure are many things to enjoy in the garden at the moment.
I hope you're having a wonderful time in Tuscany and I can't wait to see all your beautiful pictures and hear all about it here on your blog.
Have a fantastic time!
Lotta
xx
Your garden makes me drool! Your Tuscany vacation does too! Have fun. See you soon.
ReplyDeleteI've finally managed to control the Verbena B in my garden. At one stage I was cursing the day I ever introduced it! It really is a great plant which encourages much insect life. Looks good too. x
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