Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Scenes From the Garden and Patio

I finally got some work done in the yard. It has been so cool here, that I was afraid to put my annuals in before last week. And in typical Ohio fashion, it has gone from chilly low 60's to hot and humid 80's over night. LOL This year I chose red and pink as the main colors in the hanging baskets and planters. I've accented with touches of yellow (lantana) and orange (tuberous begonias and daisies) , as well.
The baskets hang on our trellis which is covered in wisteria. And in the years we've been in the house, the trees have grown considerably...So my once very sunny patio is now shaded through a good part of the day. I rely on shade-tolerant impatients and begonias for good color throughout the summer.
Our old shed is covered in pink roses this year! This is a variety called "New Dawn". It is a hearty, disease resistant, climber that seems to thrive on my neglect. LOL You can also see a little peek of the veggie garden behind the shed. I'm afraid it got planted late, too. We probably won't being seeing any ripe tomatoes until September. haha


39 comments:

  1. You have a beautiful backyard! Everything looks amazing and tranquil! Jen R

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  2. What a gorgeous backyard! And I'll have to remember the name of the pink climbing rose, the part where you said it does well without tending caught my attention!

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  3. You have an amazing backyard, it's more like a park!! Love, love the little barn/shed.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Rosemary

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  4. What a dream yard you have! My place has only a tiny place to plant flowers. So I do a lot in pots.

    I love the shed with the climbing roses. It's so Shabby Chic looking. Beautfiful!

    I also took a bit of time reading your past posts. Your items you make are darling. I wish I could sew.

    Joanne

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  5. Your garden is so lovely, lush and serene. Love it! xo, suzy

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  6. Your garden looks so charming. So lush and green, and with beautiful flowers. I really love your brick patio! I can just picture having tea at the little table. So nice!

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  7. Looks like it's right out of a magazine! So beautiful!

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  8. Your garden and patio look wonderful~
    Bristol

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  9. I love it! What a gorgeous backyard.
    You are a talented gardener and the little shed/house is just the cutest.
    You must love gardening and it shows!!

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  10. Great patio and what a garden it looks like in the back...how great for summer veggies...

    Jillian

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  11. Ditto what Karla said! I love your patio and the colors and all the plant chatter :)

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  12. I planted my tomatoes late too. Let us see if we both get our tomatoes in September! What a beautiful garden you have, and a lovely seating area. Impatiens and begonia are brilliant for in the shade, I often have them in my shady patch. x

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  13. Beautiful garden! That looks like a place I could spend some time relaxing.

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  14. What a fabulous and gorgeous backyard you have!!! Love it!

    Happy day,
    melissa

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  15. YOur yard is stunning!! I especially love the pink roses on the barn!!

    Michele
    luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

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  16. Beautiful. gorgeous, charming and lush!!
    I want to be there!!
    You are blessed with such beauty to behold!

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  17. I am in awe of your beautiful yard--what a paradise! The pink roses climbing all over that old shed....heaven!! Great job Mrs. Greenthumb.

    Smiles, Karen

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  18. What a beautiful yard :)
    That rose bush over the shed is just gorgeous (looks right out of a magazine )

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  19. Oh my gosh! Your backyard is so pretty!

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  20. oh , it is so beautiful and so very green. What a lovley tranquil place.

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  21. Just love your garden. Do you dream on the bench? Your gardening zone is a little ahead of ours. We are just now getting Rugosa roses. No tea roses yet. Enjoy seeing your climbing roses.
    Take care

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  22. Your yard is so pretty. The roses growing up over the shed look utterly romantic.

    Lorrie

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  23. I love your backyard and patio. It's like the garden of Eden.

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    You can see the referencing post here if you'd like to see what I'm talking about.

    Each profile is intended to give people who are living in conventionally sized homes (1500+ square feet) a look into what it's like to downsize, whether for ecological or financial reasons, or simply a desire to simplify their lives.

    If you'd be interested, please email me at greenplantDOTblogATgmailDOTcom with the name of your blog and your square footage. I'm hoping to keep most of the profiles in the 1200 square foot or less range.

    Thank you!

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  25. What a magnificent backyard you have.

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  26. Gorgeous! I'm in love with those roses. I would be thrilled to have a rose bush that thrives on neglect! LOL

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  27. Oh I am so envious of your yard. I have got to find a green thumb! Do you know were I can get one? LOL! Oh someday maybe it will come!

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  28. Wow, your garden is breathtaking! So beautiful and so big!

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  29. Heavenly paradise! Inspiring blog too!
    Denise Nantasket Beach Mass.

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  30. Oh how I would love to go through that gate and see what is growing in your veggie garden.

    It reminds me of a garden I visited last summer where I discovered a delightful oasis of calm and an inviting seat on the other side of the fence.

    We are also experiencing unseasonably cold temperatures after scorching heat and humidity a couple of weeks ago ~ the weather is very strange at the moment.

    Marie x

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  31. What an amazing backyard! Beautiful!!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  32. How beautiful! "The old shed" looks like something right out of a movie!


    M ^..^

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  33. Kimberly, can I come live in your garden/back yard if I promise to bring all my 'pettable' Chips with me? Seriously - those are the most beautiful photographs ever! You must hate it when winter arrives and you can't be outside!...Donna

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  34. What a beautiful garden.I thought I had a querky old shed but yours is great too! Love it all.;-)

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  35. Your yard is lovely and I love the old red barn covered in roses!
    Sarah
    Vintage Lily

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  36. What a pretty garden, it must take alot of work to keep it looking so beautiful yet natural.

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  37. My heart goes pitter patter for your old shed!

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