This is a collection of some of the photos that show my gardens at their best. I will periodically add additional photos that I think show the loveliest seasonal moments in my gardens.
Thanks for looking! -Beth
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Gigantic Castor Oil Bean (Ricinus) plants in the Tropical Garden, 2020 |
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The shady part of the Tropical Garden, 2020. |
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Orderliness in the Pond Garden, 2020. |
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The sweetest smelling Mock Orange hedge, in 2020. |
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Wisteria and Dame's Rocket, the Herb Garden, and fields beyond, 2020. |
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Delphiniums in the Front Border, 2020 |
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Irises in the Paradise Garden, May 2020 |
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A lovely Japanese tree peony in May 2020 |
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An early snow at the end of October 2019. |
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Daylily 'Red Volunteer' in my Paradise Garden in 2019 |
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Japanese tree peonies in 2019 |
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Lily-flowering tulips viewed from above in 2019 -- like stars. |
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Fig tree and other exotic fruit trees in the Paradise Garden, inspired by Islamic gardens, in 2018. |
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Sweet Autumn Clematis on the pergola in the Paradise Garden, 2018 |
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Spring flowers in the Front Border, 2018. |
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Tobacco & tall corn in 2017 |
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A patriotic display in July 2017 |
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The White Garden in July 2017. |
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Hollyhocks in 2017 |
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Irises in front of a beautiful east view from our farm in 2017 |
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My new sunroom in December 2016. Cats always know the best places for naps... |
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The Yellow Garden in August 2016. |
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The East Patio in June 2016. |
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The Yellow Garden in June 2016. |
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A view of Sweet Williams and Painted Daisies, and across the fields to a neighboring farm, in May 2016. |
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Purple beard irises, Verbena 'Shauna Ann' and Alliums, in May 2016. |
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Lupines and Weigela 'Pink Poppet' in front of the Tractor Shed, in May 2016. |
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A vine-covered Celtic cross statue in our north windbreak, in April 2016. |
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Tulips and grape hyacinths in the East Patio beds in April 2016. |
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A spring bulb display in a foundation bed. |
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Indoor pursuits: a Smurf terrarium that I made in January 2016, while waiting for spring to arrive. |
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A frosty morning in December 2015. |
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Zinnias in the Mint Circle in August 2015. |
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The formal Herb Garden in July 2015. |
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The Yellow Garden in July 2015. |
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Lilies and cornfields at the end of June 2015. |
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The Rainbow Border in June 2015. |
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Delphiniums in the Front Border in June 2015 |
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A waterlily flower in our small formal pond. |
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A section of the North Border in May 2015. |
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Tulips in the Mint Circle in April 2015. |
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The West Terrace after a snowstorm in February 2015. |
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The Herb Garden in January 2015. |
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A autumn tree on the south end of my property, October 2014. |
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The Rainbow Border in September 2014. |
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The Herb Garden, as seen in an eerie fog in August 2014. |
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The White Garden. |
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The North Border. |
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My Front Border. |
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Roses around my East Patio. |
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Lilies in the Rainbow Border, July 2014. |
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The Pond and Pond Gardens, looking out to the Gazebo. |
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The Pond Gardens, after a huge rain storm, the sun emerging right at sunset. |
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My delphiniums, in June 2014. |
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William Baffin climbing rose on the windmill, with the Herb Garden in the background. |
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A view across the Pond Gardens to the Rainbow Border. |
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The Pond Gardens, with 'Sweetness' dianthus and 'Prairie Breeze' Buck roses. |
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The Front Border. |
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The first time these bleeding hearts have bloomed so well for me, in May 2014. |
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Tulips and alliums in the North Border. |
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Tulips in the Mint Circle. |
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Tulips and grape hyacinths in the Front Border. |
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The Herb Garden in 2013. |
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The Front Border, 2013. |
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The Pond Gardens, seen through crabapple flowers. |
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The Rainbow Border in 2013. |
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The Wildflower Strip, Summer 2013. |
It's all so beautiful. I am so pleased to have found your wonderful weblog.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have visited, Sarah -- I appreciate your kind words. Thanks! -Beth
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