Today is the last day of June...but I had intended to post about a few mid-June bloomers for Carol's Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, on May Dreams Gardens. I'd even uploaded the photos to the blog but forgot to hit publish! In just 2 weeks, things have changed...but this is how things looked 2 weeks ago:
Thimbleweed and Swamp Azalea--both natives
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| Anenome virginiana (Thimbleweed) on the left, Rhododendron viscosum (Swamp Azalea) on the right |
Thimbleweed
Some views of the back 'yard'...which is no longer a yard, but rather an entire garden!
Spigelia marilandica...native Indian Pink
Astilbe--a white variety
Pink variety of Astilbe
Purple variety/Astilbe
Watering can 'hanging garden' with seedum...
More sedum and ice plant on a milkcan...
Some sort of red fungus 'bloom'...
Front Side Garden:
Lots of native beebalm (Monarda didyma):
On the trellis is some clematis that bloomed earlier, and in the background is nepata (catmit) mixed with a lot of plants that can't be seen, either they've already bloomed or have yet to bloom (Penstamon has bloomed, Tradescantia blooms on and off,, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Phlox, Japanese Anenome and others have yet to bloom)
An Agastache bloom
Mauve day lily on the side garden...
Stella d'Oro day lily
Front gardens:
Asclepias tuberosa--Butterfly Weed (a native!)
Veronica 'Royal Candles'
Pink Evening Primrose (native Oenothera speciosa)
Coreopsis 'Sienna Sunset'
Gaura--pink variety:
Native Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Salvia greggii...'Wild Thing'
Native Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
A container of geraniums (I've had these for several years. I just pull them up in the fall, stick them in a paper bag or box, and put them in the garage. After the last frost, I take them out and plant them!)
Hosta...
Veggies/Herbs:
Banana Pepper
Dill:
What gifts have you discovered today? Until next time,
Words and photos ©Thanks for today.™, by Jan Huston Doble @ http://www.thanksfor2day.blogspot.com/
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You have lots and lots of just beautiful blooms! Lovely, especially the Indian Pink.
ReplyDeleteI'm also admiring your spigelia. Your gardens are beautiful. I also like to refer to the back as the back garden, not back yard.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you hit publish as your garden is stunning...we have many of the same blooms up and I adore your watering cans.
ReplyDeleteI'm envious of the wide variety of beautiful blooms you have. Just stunning - so much to be thankful for :-)
ReplyDeleteJan, Looking at all the beautiful blooms in your garden is like a preview of coming attractions in mine. The first of my Astilbe finally started to bloom today, and the daylilies are full of buds. -Jean
ReplyDeleteWe have some of the same blooms out now, so things look familiar. Gorgeous gardens Jan! I've got to try saving my common geraniums like you do. I know it can be done, but I never remember!
ReplyDeleteNice series of pretty pictures! Love the planters.
ReplyDeleteJan girl !!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness how many times have I meant to come visit you here .. so many things have been going on that I am distracted way too much.
Your garden is looking wonderful : ) and I think we should all link to make an "Indian Pinks" club ? LOL .. I have some too but they need a little TLC ..
Thank you so much for your kind comments on my garden and the most loved water feature .. hubby and I love it : ) and so do all the little wild things in the garden.
I never use those rose gloves without thinking of YOU ! they have been so handy : )
I might have to check out that end of the month post with Patient Gardener too!
Joy : )
So many blooms! Everything looks wonderful and happy.
ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful, you have some lovely flowering natives.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is looking delicious! So much lush foliage and beautiful colors! Your butterfly weed is big and I love the water can pots full of sedum!
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your veggie blooms, too!
If that was mid-June, you are probably eating from the garden now.
Have a wonderful day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
I really like the watering can hanging garden. That is a novel idea and one worth copying. June really was kind to your garden too, so much blooming...
ReplyDeleteHi Jan: Somewhere along the way, I missed this post. But I'm delighted to look back and see all your lovely blooms. You obviously have the perfect touch for your plants!
ReplyDeleteLovely set of pictures! Great colors.
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