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There is nothing like walking through my yard to put a smile on my face. Today is one of those days when my body and the pain got the upper hand. Instead of concentrating on that, I decided to take my camera outside and share with you what is blooming, been newly added and my back patio “swing” view. Let’s start walking and see what we can find …
The three above posted pictures are what is newly blooming in my front garden. The first one is a pink Dahlia that I planted, second is my Wild Geraniums in full bloom, and third photo are my idy-bity Zebrina Mallows, just poking their heads up to find sunlight.
Let’s check out with the front porch. Here is one of the hanging baskets that I created.
Here you can see both of them.
Here are some potted Gerbera Daisies on the front porch.
Walking to the side of the house, in my Container Garden, I replaced Pansies with Gazanias.
Back patio area ... tend to be growing “concrete” back here. But here is a new addition to my collection of containers for the patio; a small tin watering can that I filled with Million Bell Petunias.
Arrangement using the watering can, left corner of the patio. Also can see the Orange Zinnia’s that I planted in a very narrow bed. By summer the Zinnia’s will overtake that bed and be an explosion of Orange!!
The last three photos are views from my swing.
Here is my NEW basket (I filled it with pink Petunias). Fell in love with it when I saw it at the Farmer’s Market.
And last, the arrangement I made with my new basket, right corner of the patio
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
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16 comments so far
Louise
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posted 99 days ago
GrandmaT Love all your planters, but I really like those two hanging baskets on your front porch.
-- Louise Edgwood,Md.
Desley
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posted 99 days ago
HI GrandmaT,
So sorry to hear that you are in pain…. but wow, those flowers are a joy. My favorites are the Gazanias and the watering can…. thanks for posting them!
-- Des
Damocles
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posted 99 days ago
Looking great, G’maT! You should be proud of all your hard work this season!
-- Living on the square...Metro Detroit
Bob
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posted 99 days ago
You have some very neat ideas GrandmaT.
Things are really looking heatlhy.
Bob
-- I am a strong believer in luck and I find the harder I work the more I have of it. Alberta Canada Zone 3A or maybe 3B
Eklectic
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posted 98 days ago
Hi GranT
Just love your last basket “the Farmer’s Market “one. No wonder you fell in love with it!
The way you put everything together, no wonder the neighbors want to see more!!
It look so nice right now, I just can’t wait to see it as it all fills out!
Great work!
Hope you are feeling better today!:-)
-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a
GrandmaT
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posted 98 days ago
Thanks to ALL for your wonderful comments and well wishes!!! Feeling a bit better; just the way the ol’ bod is these days and I “roll with the punches” so to speak. :-)
Anywho, I am having a blast this spring. Gardening at this house is so different from our old home. More full sun, a lot less land, and lots more concrete here. I like that I am having to be a bit more creative. Never did any real container gardening before.
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
Eklectic
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posted 98 days ago
Well, I think you should keep it up! You are doing a really good job!
Happy to hear you are feeling better today!
-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a
greenthumb
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posted 98 days ago
what a nice place to hang your hat!
-- Central northish Ontario
Bon
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posted 98 days ago
GrandmaT….I am so envious of your flowers.You have outdone yourself again.The new basket planter is really awesome.I have never seen one like it.Your containers are starting to look beautiful already.The orange zinnias will be so nice there too.It was so cold here last night.I covered most of the plants in the garden but I fear the cold might have been too much for some of them.Luckily I only put very few in to see how they would adjust to the cold.Tomorrow is the start of the warm weather supposedly.So I will plant everything tomorrow and Friday.Keeping my fingers crossed that no more real cold willl come. Once again congrat’s on your garden and hope you are feeling better.
-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more
Dahlitsa
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posted 98 days ago
yes, I too hope that you will be feeling better. Your garden is just lovely. Thanks for sharing your pic. with us.
-- Dahlitsa
GrandmaT
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posted 98 days ago
Again, thank you everyone ... we have been fortunate here, the weather has gotten cool, but not cold. I have been moving my pots up near the house at night to give them a bit more protection. But tomorrow begins our warm up too. By Monday it is supposed to hit 80 (F)!!!!!!
I hope BON, that you have not lost too many plants. Will be anxious to see your pics from the coming weekend when you begin planting.
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
dini
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posted 98 days ago
Glad you’re hurting less today, I can definitely sympathize there.
And your yard is rapidly becoming awesome!
-- the day you quit learning is the day you quit living.
MsDebbieP
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posted 97 days ago
you have created such wonderful little settings in your yard – the objects and flowers are so lovely.
I’m sure that focusing on the photography and your flowers was much more pleasant than letting the pain fill your mind. Takes a special person to be able to do that :)
Sending good thoughts your way.
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
GrandmaT
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posted 97 days ago
Thank you Dini and MsDeb for such kind words.
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b
Karla
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posted 91 days ago
I love your hanging baskets. So pretty. I’ve never been a fan of hanging baskets but those could sway me to the dark side. :-)
I think I might have to steal your watering can idea. My neighbour gave my daughter a small, ornamental watering can last week. My daughter also picked out some little petunias at the nursery today. Hmmmm…
-- Former plant killer. Current plant damager.
GrandmaT
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posted 91 days ago
Well come on over to the “dark side” Karla … it is fun here … hahahahaah!!!
And feel free to steal my ideas … :-)
-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b