Tuesdays with a Twist #587

Zebrina mallow seems to be smiling in this picture.

You're the Star Blog Hop * July - Week 4

Are you enjoying Summer?

Tuesdays with a Twist #586

 What do you think of these colors?

You're the Star Blog Hop * July - Week 3

I hope you are enjoying all the wonder Summer offers!

Tuesdays with a Twist #585

Over here, just loving on Summer!

You're the Star Blog Hop * July - Week 2

Always researching ideas for garden design, I stumbled across a new-to-me common name for Cleome.  "Grandpa's Whiskers" made me laugh!  I think that's what I will call it now!  What is your favorite common name for Cleome?  

Tuesdays with a Twist #584 - Happy July!

This vibrant orange beauty is crocosmia.

You're the Star Blog Hop * July - Week 1

Simple zinnia arrangements make me happy!

Tuesdays with a Twist #583

 

Did you know Cosmos are edible?

You're the Star Blog Hop * June - Week 4

 Scarlet Nantez carrots are blooming.  They've performed so well, I'm hoping to collect seeds and plant them again this Fall.

Tuesdays with a Twist #582 - It's a Party!

 Oh, how I love this time of year!

You're the Star Blog Hop * June - Week 3

Pollinators are constantly buzzing my small stand of hollyhocks.

Tuesdays with a Twist Link Party #581

 

When you plant a packet of hollyhock seeds in mixed colors . . . 

You're the Star Blog Hop * June - Week 2

 This yellow daylily seems happy to see sunshine!

Tuesdays with a Twist #580

This time of year is so beautiful!

You're the Star Link Party * June - Week 1

 This spectacular native, red honeysuckle starts blooming just as hummingbirds are arriving in our area.  Like all trumpet shaped blossoms, it is a pollinator magnet.  If you are interested in adding this beauty to your garden, look for Lonicera Sempervirens.

Tuesdays with a Twist #579

 Another pretty from my garden.  I don't remember the name of this lily.

You're the Star Blog Hop * May - Week 4

Thank you to everyone who was checking on us after Saturday's storm.  We have trees down but are otherwise OK.  Our little town's street department used their big equipment to clear our street around 3 am.  That allowed the power company easy access, so our electricity was back about mid-day.  'Much quicker than expected.  We heard from all of our family that live in the path of Saturday's storm.  Everyone is safe, so repairing property damage is just annoying.

Tuesdays with a Twist #578

Rue, photographed on a rainy day

 

With rue my heart is laden 

For golden friends I had, 

For many a rose-lipped maiden 

And many a light foot lad.

A.E. Houseman

You're the Star Blog Hop * May Week 3

With all the Spring rains, our garden feels very lush this year!

Tuesdays with a Twist #577

Another perfectly round dandelion puff!  It must be time to make a wish!

You're the Star Blog Hop * May - Week 2

Dappled shade creates so many color variations on this lovely Dutch Iris.

Tuesdays with a Twist #576 - Let's Party!

These gorgeous white blooms with the brown speckle centers are from a catalpa tree.

You're the Star Blog Hop * May - Week 1

Who can resist photographing a perfectly round dandelion puff?  Not me! 

Link Party Tuesdays with a Twist #575

There are several colors of iris blooming in my garden right now, but this white one is my favorite.  It's very tall and regal.

I am so glad you are here to party today!  There is no limit on links as long as they are family friendly including giveaways, Etsy shops and other link parties.  Please remember to visit some fellow party animals and leave positive comments!

You're the Star Blog Hop * April - Week 5

 

Bush Honeysuckle is a magnet for all pollinators.