I am joining Modern Country Style's English Garden Party.
We have over a foot of snow still on the ground and when I saw this party filled with the glories of Spring I thought it might help me with the Grey day blues!
These are just some miscellaneous pictures of my still much work needed gardens-
You will enter through that charming arbor that Jonathan made me for Mother's day last year-
Snow drops are one of the earliest flowers to bloom here in Colorado.
Then the snowball bush (more like a tree!) comes alive in bloom along with my iris
This little area was a fountain I made last year- It is a temporary dwelling but looks sweet as you make your way to the back door.
Another little figure smelling the Zebrina Malva, family to the hollyhock
Let's stop and have a little spot of tea before we continue our tour.
My bed of iris at the back door. I thinned this bed out in the fall so it will look a little sparse this year.
I want to put some other annuals that will bloom all summer here-
My Beverly Sills Iris- such a pretty shade. Iris have a wonderful scent if you are looking for fragrance in your garden.
A David Austin Rose- I will have to look up the name
I have a love for pink roses! If you have never heard of David Austin roses look them up-
they have the old fashion petals that softly open and most have the most delicious fragrance
that you don't find in hybrids.
These white iris are huge
The present situation of the garden! Actually this is last years picture we have probably another foot than this shows!
Oh my posting these pictures are so making me yearn for Spring. I have to keep reminding myself
'Patience is a Virtue" and I reply back, "it's a virtue I don't have!"
I hope to get my seeds started next week-Planting those little seeds and watching them reach for the sunlight in their little pots does help pacify my hankering for digging in the dirt- at least it helps a little bit!
Be sure and see the rest of the English Parties !
I also am linking to Fishtale Cottage's Flora Thursday and Tootsie's Fertilizer Friday linky!
34 comments:
Mary Ellen, your flowers are so pretty. Not at all what we can grow here. They look fabulous. Hopefully it won't be long. Hugs, Marty
I adore that pink iris!!
Don't you just love David Austin Roses! I can't wait to make a bouquet with mine.
thanks for warming me up!
Oh i'm so jealous! Snow or not...at least come spring you will have all of those beautiful flowers! Here in HOT South Florida...all I can do is dream of having a garden as beautiful as yours. I can't wait to see what your gardens grows this year :)
Hi Mary Ellen, thank you for visiting my own garden and your sweet comment! Your photographs are beautiful!
Hi Mary-- Bob planted the iris last fall from your garden, and I can hardly wait to check out the colors! Lots of snow and cold here, too; but we've been getting out each day. Plan to go to Pueblo on Friday during our proposed heat wave this weekend. Hope everything is going well with you. What a wonderful story about your new bedding. Take care, Sally
sigh ...
thanks for the breath of springtime, mary. snow is pretty but it sure is nice to see your pretty garden.
xo
elyse
Mary, you did a GREAT job of "linking" me to your blog! :) You'll be a techie pro in no time! :)
Thanks for the breath of spring!
Love the arbor!
Leann
Fabulous photos! I'm so ready for spring & summer! Peeking at your garden is truly inspiring! Xoxo
Mary Ellen, thanks so much for stopping by my blog so I could find you too. Your garden is gorgeous! I am especially in love with your pink iris and roses. They are all such romantic flowers.
This has been a very harsh winter for so many people. I'm hoping spring comes early for all. In just a couple of months your garden will be blooming like this again. Beautiful!
Mary Ellen there are so many things I love my brain turned to mush and I had to go back over it again a few times! Starting with that beautiful arbor...Love it!! And the fountain...Love it...Snowball bush...love love...Table setting...darling!!...And that David Austen rose!...Oh be still my heart!! Your house must look like a florist shop in the spring and summer! Sooo many beautiful flowers!! Vanna
Che giardino stupendo,fa sognare!!!Quei fiori hanno dei colori delicati e quelle statue di bimbi sono tenere e dolci.Il tutto crea uno spazio armonioso.Saluti,Rosetta
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment.
Your garden is so lovely, Mary. Utterly charming! Your flowers and water feature are just darling!
~Meera @ firstsense
Hi Mary,
I'm a HUGE fan of David Austin roses. I have quite a few in my garden. They perfectly combine old-fashioned scent with modern repeat flowering. LOVELY!!
And I've never seen pink irises before. They're so pretty.
I'm your new follower. Thank you so much for introducing me to your gorgeous blog.
Sarahx
I can hardly wait till spring too !
I just love it when the temp is over 30 degrees, LOL !
Kammy
p.s. I haven't ordered bifocal (progressive) lenses yet through the website I mentioned. They do make them and tell you which glasses will work. I will be ordering some for my dear hubby soon and will let you know :o)
Thanks for visiting !
I miss flowers. I miss green hills. What a lovely balm your images are to my soul.
I spied a lovely little table ready for tea. I think that image should be shared on the High Tea tablescape party. (Hint hint :)
I love knowing that all that beauty is there and will come back alive - once again - Spring Hope!
Kathy
I used to have a couple of David Austin roses when I lived in Ca. I miss those. Now Im starting over here in Oregon. So who knows what Ill do and what will survive lol. Your garden tho looked so pretty.
Ill be starting seeds soon too and I hope they make it. Ive never been very good doing that.
Hi Mary,
Your garden setting and tea were wonderful! I have to say your photos are amazing, and really inspiring! XO
Mary I want you to know, I so appreciate your visits. Although, it is becoming harder for me to keep up with my friends and reading all the blogs I want to...your visits do not go unnoticed...and I thank you!!~ XO
Oh how I love the garden. Just dreamy! Hugs to you Mary~
Hi Mary,
I'm so glad you made a stop and left a comment at my blog. I would not have found your blog otherwise. Wasn't that a fun party?
This looks to be a good one, too.
I adore your David Austin Rose, I am in the market for one and that should grow in Southern Manitoba, I think. I don't know if I have ever seen a pink Iris, it is so very beautiful!
What a lovely tea table! I would love to join you some time.:) The Zebrina Malva is very pretty, I have tried to grow Hollyhocks, without success, maybe the Zebrina Malva would grow for me. Your little statues are so sweet, I would love to have a few of those in my garden. And lastly I adore your charming arbor! I have been wanting one for years, maybe I could build one myself!
Have a beautiful day and I hope your snow begins to melt and go away instead of continuing to pile up!
Hugs, Cindy
Loved the toes in the picture with the iris.
And your David Austen roses. Hope you have foxglove.
You've got the iris & roses, must have foxglove too !!
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pretty....wish mine looked like that! x0x0
Gorgeous images
of your garden,
Mary Ellen! I'm
in Minnesota where
we've just busted
out of a string of
sub-zero temps, so
I am hearing you
about being ready
for some garden goodness!
Happy Friday,
xx Suzanne
It was nice to tour your garden even though it's under snow like ours.
Your tea table looked very inviting, I love tea parties in the garden.
I just know you can hardly wait to see all of these lovely blooms come spring!
My garden looks just like yours does, white, white, white. But your photos help me to remember it won't always be this way. The pink iris is absolutely gorgeous, what a color! The arbor and your fountains add so much to the beauty of your garden.
What a beautiful article - I followed Fertilize Friday over here for a real treat!
Beautiful pictures screaming Spring. I'm all for that.. with a warm up, we have a tease coming this week. Thank you for your words. hugs ~lynne~
What a romantic getaway you have right in your backyard. I love the palate... so soft and lovely.
Happy Fertilizer Friday...what a beautiful and charming garden and I love your photos as well..
you know how I love to look at everything you do! your Iris's make me miss mine even more! I loved the look at your gardens...I can't wait for spring! thanks for linking in this week friend...you do always make me smile!
Hi Mary...
I just had to leave you a little note while I was over here for a visit...your gardens are just sooo beautiful! Girlfriend, I really am getting spring fever...of course, that is pretty normal for this time of year! I just loved getting to see some of your beautiful flowers! Love the iris and ohhh my goodness...that snowball bush/tree is gorgeous! I would love to have one of those! Darlin', your photos are fabulous...loved getting a peek at some of your pretty statuary too! And...you set the most lovely tea table...ahhh! Sigh!
Sheeshh...it looks like ya'll have really gotten the snow! We really don't have too much of the white stuff up here in the northeastern corner..it's so arid. We did have some really beautiful weather this week. A couple of days it got up to the mid 60's. Girl, I flung the doors and windows open! Hehe! Can't tell I have spring fever...right?
Love ya,
Chari
Oh my... I just came across your blog and had to comment on how pretty it is... the flowers are all so beautiful, I can't wait for spring.. I will be back often to visit. If you get the time please stop by my blog and say hello. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Lorene
The Gilded Cherub
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