My mom and I share our home and our garden. The house is a two-family set-up: mom on the main floor, and my husband and I in the basement level. But the garden is a communal effort, as my garden-loving sister and brother-in-law have also contributed to its formation.
Here are thirteen views I captured in the garden in 2010.
1 - Tulips
2 - Lily-of-the-valley
3 - Forget-me-not
4 - Rhododendron
5 - Yarrow
6 - Honeysuckle
7 - Cranesbill Bevans
8 - Lavender
9 - American Pillar rambler rose
10 - Our self-titled Aunt Sheila rose (real name = Sub-zero Brownell series)
This was planted as a memorial to my aunt and godmother, Sheila, who passed away 7 years ago. She was a lifelong fan of yellow roses, so there was no question as to what we would choose for the garden to represent her.
11 - Frosty Fire Dianthus
12 - Clematis
13 - Lily
Again - can you come over and garden for me? Beautiful, Julia. And you even helped me - I have a Honeysuckle that until today was named that "spindly plant with the long tubular flowers". Now I know :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the Aunt Sheila - what a wonderful tribute!
You have such beautiful plants in your garden it must be a joy to behold! :)
ReplyDeleteFunny, I never thought of yarrow in terms of it's flower. It has a very nice flower.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Julia! Your 'Aunt Sheila' rose and your clematis are such lovely colours. Thanks for posting these!
ReplyDeleteAah...lovely! Very beautiful and I love yellow!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to review the year through flowers. That's a good idea for a 13 list. I have lots of beauties too!
ReplyDeleteI love forget-me-nots. I think they're one of my favourite flowers. Having seen your gardens I can attest to how beautiful they are.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love looking at people's gardens. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful Julia. And I'm so impressed that you can name them all.
ReplyDeleteYellow tulips and yellow roses...two of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh!!!! I love the Rhododendron. Gorgeous pics!
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