As soon as we drove in the driveway...
It was quite evident...
That...
The Magnificent...
Bridal Wreath Spirea...
Was...
In full bloom...
All over the property...
Was...
My Oakleaf Hydrangea...
Bigger and better this weekend...
Made a small bouquet for the kitchen porch...
And brought a few home, as I am sure they will be done very soon...
Even my Chives were putting on a display....
Delicious.......and.......Beautiful!!!
This White sweet smelling Phlox...
Still going strong...
Ditto for the...
Cranesbill Blue Geraniums...
Did not expect to see this Pink Phlox....
Seems early to me....
Oh well...
Still...
Beautiful...
One last "Hurrah" for this pink Tulip...
Beautiful...
Isn't it???
In the lawn...
On the driveway...
On the sidewalk...
It will soon be finished...
And then..
My boyfriend...
Can...
With my blessing..
Run over it...
With his beloved...
Lawnmower!!
Thursday evening was by far the best of the 3....
Clouds rolled in...
And we had rain overnite....Not so humid at the cottage...
Probably because it was so DARNED windy!!!
More pics to follow....
Other surprises in the garden!
Hope you all had a great day...
A lot cooler today...
My boyfriend and I got the deck here at home, stained this morning...
Looks pretty darn good....yes...I took pictures!!! hahaha!
On the menu tonight....
Pepper Steak...
Seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce..And Cajun spices..
With peppers,green onions and grape tomatoes...
With a sauce of thickened Soy Sauce,cornstarch and water...
Served over No-Yolk noodles...
Quite delicious...for a chilly evening...
Cheers! :o)
linda
Lots of your flowers look familiar. Love the spireas, unless they get wildly out of control. Maybe my son knows how to tame them better than me.
ReplyDeleteThe weather cooled off dramatically since yesterday. It was a good day to get some housework done. Do you think there might be a way to string a bunch of Mondays together so I can get the whole house clean at once?
Patent that if you figure it out!!
DeleteSpireas...at least the Bridal Wreath...I think are supposed to be kinda wild...
I like them that way!!
I just don't want it laying on my sidewalk. :P
DeleteThen...I agree...it must be trimmed..
DeleteBut they do like to kinda "hang over"!!!
Gosh, your flowers are breathtaking, especially the spirea! It's absolutely gorgeous. You have such a beautiful yard.
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks Jennifer...we do love the yard at the cottage!
DeleteWow that bridal spirea hedge is gorgeous! I love that shrub and had two at one time but they died. I wish shrubs and trees bloomed all summer long don't you? We had high heat and humidity all weekend for 4 days along with thunder storms Friday, Saturday and Sunday too. There was even a tornado watch for northern NB yesterday! Crazy weather. Going to be much cooler and dryer this week though.
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome if they bloomed all summer..
DeleteWhat a spectacle they could make of themselves!!
We had the hideous thunderstorms as well...today was very cool...
I love that spirea....just gorgeous and makes quite a statement, too, doesn't it? Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe had cold weather today, too! I changed to long sleeves and pants by noon when I couldn't warm up!
Yes...it is quite spectacular...I love it!!
DeleteThey even look nice in a vase...that will be next weekend's bouquet!
I had leggings and a sweater on today!!
You have such beautiful bloomers showing off in your garden. I love bridal wreath spireas, which always remind me of the shore here -- old cottages by the beach always had huge bridal wreath spireas around them and the giant shrubs next to the tiny beach houses always looked just right. Love the shots of your cottage and deck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurrie...We try our best to look after the old girl!! She is about 80 years young...and sometimes she starts to show her age...
DeleteThe bridal wreath spirea is spectacular this year. You have lots in bloom, and a tulip hanging on. It looks like it will be anice day today, no wind which will make it warmer.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice day today...we are still waiting for the deck to get a good dry out, and then we can put that back together...
DeleteHoly S on that Bridal Wreath! Absolutely phenomenal. I've been down on spireas of late but this one may make me rethink it. BTW, what a setting with the cottage. I would never leave!
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks John...that is quite a compliment!
DeleteHi Linda. Your cottage posts are just beautiful! I love watching everything come alive!!! The flowers are stunning! I love the shot of your husband sitting outside with the gulls overhead, and the lake in the background. Looks choppy!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice visit!!
xo Kris
As always...your comments are wonderful...I am going over to see what you have been up to!!
Deleteoh my gosh. be still my heart.
ReplyDeletei love white gardens.
audrey hepburn had one in her home in switzerland. she said it was magical in the moonlight.
as is yours cc girl. in sun. moon. or shadow of cool clouds.
cheers dear heart! xo
Yes...Audrey mentioned that to me!!! hahaha!
DeleteThanks Tammy...always look forward to your sweet comments!
Those Bridal Wreath's are lovely while in bloom and then phewt, boring old green bush! I have one that actually flourishes (I am sure you are shaking your head in disbelief!)and it is blooming now. Your lake garden is looking lovely....
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