The Garden - July 20th, 2011


We have had some hot weather, so most days the flowers look quite wilted, but it is cloudy today, so I managed to get a few photos.
....the baker's rack, on the deck...

This is a close up of the pink plant on the baker's rack..one of my favorites this year,,,a type of miniature petunia, very prolific, and not trailing.
A view of the yard...we have too much clover in our lawn, and it is rather dormant from the heat...
I love the "Endless Summer" hydrangea..I treated some of the plants with aluminum sulphate to bring out the blue, but I left others pink, which is the norm for our soil.





Ornamental cabbage...very leafy!


In the background is Egyptian onion, or garlic, which forms heads at the top of each stem.

I haven't flaunted my flowers over at Tootsie's for some time, but I'm joining in today.

Comments

Tootsie said…
wowwowowowowow!!! that is one beautiful post! I love the wide shot of that flower bed...it is perfect!
I thank you so much for linking in this week. It is an honor to host Friday's Flaunt and meet new friends and visit the regulars (who are like old friends) who share. I am always excited to tour each post and see the different flowers/ projects and garden art that everyone flaunts. It is a pleasure to tour and see all the gorgeous blooms...and I appreciate each and every link and comment! I hope you will link in again soon!
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July 22, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Pamela Gordon said…
Your garden looks so beautiful and full of colour! I like that pink petunia in the pot too. I guess your garden likes the heat! Have a super weekend.
Pamela
July 22, 2011 at 5:21 AM
Cindy said…
Your little bakers rack looks so pretty, your flowers are gorgeous!!! I love your gardens, they are fabulously beautiful!
Hugs, Cindy
July 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said…
Hi Millie,
Your garden is just gorgeous! Love the array of colour and I do love your hydrangeas and lilies.

Blessings,
Sandi
July 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Stunning! Your garden looks so rich and healthy. I love it!!
July 22, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Darla said…
Love the pink flowers in the blue container! Your gardens are so pretty.
July 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Jacki said…
Everything looks gorgeous but I covet your hydrangeas. Beautiful!
July 22, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Lona said…
What a beautiful flower bed. It is a feast for the eyes. Love the hydrangeas. Mine are not doing well this year for some reason. Maybe they did too well last summer. LOL! Have a wonderful weekend.
July 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Millie, I don't know how I missed this post. What fabulous flowers! I have never had success with hydrangeas but yours are just so pretty! You are so very gifted at arranging - whether it be in the garden beds are in an arrangement!
July 25, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said…
Your garden is very lovely! I read Cindy's post today about the pretty teacup and saucer gift that you gave to her..that was so nice of you!
July 25, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Betty said…
I love your colouful garden Millie. You must have spent a lot of time to produce such a lovely display. The hydrangeas are a beautiful colour. Mine tend to be more pink. I should try that trick to turn them blue :)
Thanks for sharing. I have come via Cindy's blog and look forward to visiting again.
Betty
July 25, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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