Even tough I live in a very small town,
I live very downtown..
So.. I tend to hide out in the back garden a lot,
It's my little refuge:-)
Today I thought we would meander the front garden a bit:-)
(click photos to enlarge)
A laundry tub turned planter sits by the front door,
This is the garage sale chair I found back in February.
Cupids Darts grow on both sides of the front arbor..
at the feet of...
the High Hopes rose...
The garden Phlox are opening all around,
they will fill the garden with color
all the way through the fall...
Drumstick Alliums add a magical element to the garden...
More Garden Phlox bursting with color...
some Yarrow, Mallow and barely open Coneflowers
in the background...
A perfect Tiffany Rose :-)
I had to share a few photos from the back garden too....
My lady statue in profile,
she appears to be smelling the Hollyhocks:-)
and a front view...
I like the sweep of blurry colors to her right
like a watercolor...
The Black Headed Grosbeaks
have brought their babies to the garden,
A pure delight to watch!
Today I am joining...
Cindy for Show and Tell Friday
Tootsie for Fertilizer Friday
Claudia for Finding Beauty
Come join all the fun!
Thanks for visiting me today!
43 comments:
Oh we do not have those birds here!
Lots of pretty purples to go with your pinks! Great wicker chair too! Such a picture perfect cottage! Ciao! Jacqueline
It's all beautiful! I love the lady with the cascades of succulents. Your house is a dream from the outside, the same colors as ours. Have a great weekend, love the gardens and birds, no wonder they chose to bring their little ones to nest with you!
The wonderful images of your gardens ... always have me daydreaming.... XO HHL
Oh, it's so beautiful, yourhome is gorgeous! and the front is just as pretty as the back!
Oh my goodness Ms Bella-- You have managed to take my favorite topics (flowers :) along with purple and pink my fav colors!
What a lovely BEAUTIFUL post.
Thanks so much for joining with us on Friday Finding Beauty... you certainly have this down pat!
Have the best weekend.
Claudia
Dearest Bella,
That was a lovely all-around tour of your lovely garden! We only had the grossbeaks during winter time, probably when they migrate down south. Love their colors.
They must think that they are in paradise in your garden with romantic 1902 home!
Enjoy your weekend and look forward to the next story...
Greetings from Georgia/USA
MariettesBacktoBasics
What a beautiful garden. The picket fence is the perfect with all your flowers. Have a great day.
Hi Bella :) You have such a beautiful home, and truly lovely gardens that surround it! Your white wicker chair looks exactly like the wicker chair I use in my sewing room, but I have painted mine a very soft pink :)
Always enjoy my visits with you :)
Warmest hugs, Brenda
Hi Bella
Your garden out the front has the distinct look of 'cottage' with the white picket fence (love the design) and the phlox. The grosbeak feeding the baby is so cute; I enjoy our baby birds too.
Judith
Hi Bella, I join the other ladies who have commented that their home is beautiful. In first intention, brings much peace, flowers their colors so harmonious with the white fence, your garden, and even the statue that he made, we must all take a break NEED IS LIKE WHEN refreshment after a hot day and we something cold, beautiful house. SALUDOS ROSE MARIE
Absolutely beautiful photos and what a gorgeous garden retreat!!
Debbie
Bella,
People must walk very slowly by your home and garden! It is just beautiful!!!
Sherry
Nice garage sale chair find!!
As always sweets...beautiful!
Hugs,
Olivia
Oh Bella...I love your fence, especially with the flowers growing through. Everything is just beautiful! The colors are so creamy and lovely.
Debbie@houseatthelake
Thank you for taking us on a walk through your gardens.
Lovely flowers, Bella. And your wicker chair is gorgeous. Great job! Susan
Beautiful gardens and I love the picket fence.
Your garden pictures are so pretty. This must be a beautiful time of year for gardens in your part of the world.
Best wishes,
Natasha, Stacey and Holly.
white picket fences are just my fave! some more with roses and flowers around! just so cottagey! love it!
You've given me some inspiration for my own picket fence garden. Love your phlox!
Dear Bella, your garden is like a sanctuary of peace and beuty, in the front, in the back and all around... you have a place of dreams!!!!
Sorry not to be able to catch up with your almost daily posts.... so pretty all of them, god!! you are playing around your home like a godess!!!
hugs
maria cecilia
Oh my goodness, your gardens are like something from a dream! Just glorious. :-)
Have a wonderful Friday!
Hugs,
Anne
Good morning my darling!
You know what?
We're building a picket fence for our front garden!
It is fabolous to see yours!
Fra
Beautiful flowers, I love the added touches of sculpture and fencing.
I KNEW you'd have a white picket fence - very lovely as always Bella!
Oh Bella too beautiful! love your garden and what a wonderful feel it has. Wonderful chair and sculpture too
I have just bought an old English antique bike I will up load some photos make sure you stop by I need some of your knowledge as I intend to make it a garden fetcher of it but I don't know if to paint it or leave it my mind is so full!
Love Dawn xx
Gorgeous gardens, everything is so beautiful! What a nice retreat. thanks for sharing it.
Debbie
Lovely garden Bella!! Thanks for venturing out into the front to share it with us!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
What a great capture of the birds and lovely blooms thoughout your garden
I hope that it's not just too redundant to say, "OH! This is sooooooo beautiful!" and, btw, your laundry looks more fun than mine! =]
Love, Katy Noelle
Hi!
Your garden is beautiful! I can see why you hang out there. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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Pretty, pretty, pretty! I love all your flowers; the statue is so lovely and romantic. And what a beautiful house you have. I like your chair too; I keep an eye for something similar at thrift stores and garage sales.
Sooooo pretty, Bella! I envy your white picket fence with all the flowers peeking through and creeping over it. Just beautiful! And the grosbeaks? How delightful! Thanks for a such a pretty post today!
Have a great weekend!
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
Things are looking beautiful at your place. I just love your wicker chair!
Hi Bella, just found your gorgeous blog. I adore your garden! Your house looks so so pretty too in the background. Must follow you so I don't have to miss another post. Off now to read some of your past posts. Wishing you a most wonderful and sunshine-filled weekend! xx
You have a beautiful garden and I love the Victorian chair and everything!! Have a beautiful day!
Lilly
Foto meravigliose. Un bacio e complimenti
Hi Bella,
To me you live in a fairytale house! Your front garden looks beautiful. I like your white fencing and the abundance of flowers. It all looks well taken care of!
Wish you a happy weekend!
Lieve groet, Madelief
thank you for sharing, darling. everything is so beautiful & lush when we are suffering so with the heat. xx's
Oh, Bella, everything is lush, gorgeous & inviting! I love that fabulous chair. Beautiful home. Exquisite gardens. Picket fence. You've got it all, a peaceful serene get away.
Have a lovely PINK summer's eve ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
all I have to say is gorgeous! all of it is just so pretty...I am loving that chair and your beautiful home...oh how pretty...wish I could see in person.
Just so cute! i am loving checking out all the posts that are linking to garden pics! Your home is beautiful and seems so peaceful.
xoxo
Tracie
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