Flower Flaunting, August 9, 2011

While preparing this post I am reminded of the hail which befell Tootsie's garden this week...how sad that must have been!
We have had lots of sunshine this year, and we will have a huge water bill, but the plants are coming along nicely.
This morning I picked a few flowers for a bouquet:
These are the flowers I have included...

Limelight hydrangea, Endless Summer hydrangea (blue and pink), Incrediball hydrangea, David Austin pink rose, dahlias, buddleia (butterfly bush), and hosta buds
Out in the garden the gloriosa daisies are glorious!

The mandevilla vine is stretching up to 6 feet tall and still twining...

The pink plant I showed you before is more full...that thing just never stops!

We have been enjoying our tomatoes...this photo has no ripe ones, ...because we've eaten them!

Now head over to Tootsie's and see what other folks are growing...


Comments

Pamela Gordon said…
What a gorgeous bouquet! Your garden is doing very well this summer. You've certainly had some lovely summer weather too. Enjoy the weekend.
August 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Millie, What a gorgeous arrangement! Such pretty flowers and colors together. We have been enjoying tomato sandwiches the past few days; your plants look very healthy. I'm taking an extended break from posting but I'll still be visiting with you. Take care.
August 11, 2011 at 7:28 PM
Cindy said…
Hello my friend,
Your flowers are so beautiful!!! I love them all, I didn't know that you have a David Austen Rose bush, they are so gorgeous.
Have a good weekend, more sunshine on the way!
Hugs, Cindy
August 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Alison said…
Oh, the hydrangeas in your bouquet are so pretty! Wish my tomatoes would ripen.
August 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Larry said…
Your gloriosas are spectacular... and the bouquet is as well! Larry
August 11, 2011 at 11:23 PM
deb said…
Beautiful bouquet!! Tomaotoes look awesome!
*hugs*deb
August 12, 2011 at 2:29 AM
Darla said…
That's the prettiest bouquet I have seen an a long time!
August 12, 2011 at 5:54 AM
Tina´s PicStory said…
What beautiful flowers! :)
August 12, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Carol said…
Beautiful arrangement! Wish I had it! Carol
August 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Bonita Jane said…
The bouquet is lovely. The colors are so serene....have a great Friday!
August 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM
ANGEL said…
gorgeous flower arrangement! thanks for sharing. they're really pretty. your post made my day.
~ANGEL~
August 12, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Karen said…
Fantastic flower arrangement, the prettiest I've ever seen! And your tomatoes, wow, wish mine looked as good.

The hydrangeas are stunning, so full and lush.
August 13, 2011 at 1:03 AM
Unknown said…
Be still my heart..that flower arrangement is stunning!
August 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Anonymous said…
You are so blessed. Thank you for sharing.
August 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM
The Quintessential Magpie said…
That is a stunning arrangement, and you, my friend, are gifted!

XO,

Sheila :-)
August 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM
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