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
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
You have a beautiful backyard! Everything looks amazing and tranquil! Jen R
ReplyDeleteSerene and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing backyard, it's more like a park!! Love, love the little barn/shed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Rosemary
So peaceful and pretty!
ReplyDeleteKarla
What a dream yard you have! My place has only a tiny place to plant flowers. So I do a lot in pots.
ReplyDeleteI 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
Your garden is so lovely, lush and serene. Love it! xo, suzy
ReplyDeleteYour 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!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it's right out of a magazine! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour garden and patio look wonderful~
ReplyDeleteBristol
I love it! What a gorgeous backyard.
ReplyDeleteYou are a talented gardener and the little shed/house is just the cutest.
You must love gardening and it shows!!
Great patio and what a garden it looks like in the back...how great for summer veggies...
ReplyDeleteJillian
Ditto what Karla said! I love your patio and the colors and all the plant chatter :)
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteBeautiful garden! That looks like a place I could spend some time relaxing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous and gorgeous backyard you have!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy day,
melissa
YOur yard is stunning!! I especially love the pink roses on the barn!!
ReplyDeleteMichele
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Beautiful. gorgeous, charming and lush!!
ReplyDeleteI want to be there!!
You are blessed with such beauty to behold!
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.
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Karen
What a beautiful yard :)
ReplyDeleteThat rose bush over the shed is just gorgeous (looks right out of a magazine )
Oh my gosh! Your backyard is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteoh , it is so beautiful and so very green. What a lovley tranquil place.
ReplyDeleteJust 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.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Your yard is so pretty. The roses growing up over the shed look utterly romantic.
ReplyDeleteLorrie
I love your backyard and patio. It's like the garden of Eden.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at and falling in love with "tiny living" lately and found your blog through a Flickr group. I would like to ask you if I could do a short interview, perhaps 5 or so questions and a picture or two of your choice, for some "Tiny Lifer" profiles I'm planning for my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou 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!
What a magnificent backyard you have.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
LeAnn:)
Gorgeous! I'm in love with those roses. I would be thrilled to have a rose bush that thrives on neglect! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteWow, your garden is breathtaking! So beautiful and so big!
ReplyDeleteHeavenly paradise! Inspiring blog too!
ReplyDeleteDenise Nantasket Beach Mass.
Oh how I would love to go through that gate and see what is growing in your veggie garden.
ReplyDeleteIt 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
What an amazing backyard! Beautiful!!
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kari & kijsa
How beautiful! "The old shed" looks like something right out of a movie!
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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
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden.I thought I had a querky old shed but yours is great too! Love it all.;-)
ReplyDeleteYour yard is lovely and I love the old red barn covered in roses!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Vintage Lily
What a pretty garden, it must take alot of work to keep it looking so beautiful yet natural.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes pitter patter for your old shed!
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