I don't know what color is most beautiful to you in the garden, but to me, without a shadow of a doubt, that color is PINK! I just adore the loveliness of all the different shades of pink dominating my gardens. I also plant flowers in soft yellows, blues or whites to harmonize with the pinks. However, I never use orange flowers, and only have one red flower variety: ruby red double Knock-Out roses because they can withstand this Southern humidity so much better than my other roses can.
I haven't posted about my garden since Spring when my bleeding hearts, daffodils, azaleas, and iris were in bloom, so I felt that it was long overdue to 'take a walk in my gardens'! So come along and see what bloomed this summer on the acreage!
One of my David Austen roses
Simple Vinca . . . it's the ONLY flower that the deer don't eat in my garden!
A David Austen old-fashioned rose bud
Another David Austen rose variety trailing in the arbor that hubby built for me.
Pink yarrow next to the gardenia with a fairy visiting!
A glorious close-up of Sunrise/Sunset Echinacea
More clusters of pink yarrow
One of my brilliant pink daylilies
And finally, a fluttering butterfly that is naturally attracted to Ruby Echinacea!
Wasn't he/she nice for sitting still long enough for this camera amateur to take a photo?
I hope that you have a beautiful day . . .
and that you can get outside and smell some fresh flowers!
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and that you can get outside and smell some fresh flowers!
I'm not really a big fan of pink, except with flowers. And ties.
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Beautiful! I'm a big fan of pink also. Unfortunately, I have neglected my garden terribly this summer. It's just so hot to get out there and work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Roz.Thanks for sharing your garden with us.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Roz, I like your garden very much. I also plant echinacea, but I don't really get a visitor (butterfly) yet.
ReplyDeleteI love pink a in the garden but sadly not in Italy in August, the pink has long since gone from our garden. So it was a real treat to view these this evening.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Roz. My echinacea has been gone for a couple of months. I miss it - it's one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThe close-ups are fabulous, especially of the butterfly.
Sam
the day lily is beautiful! And how you captured the butterfly..lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The butterfly photo is perfect. Such a beautiful garden - I love pinks in the garden too.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breath taking are you a professional photographer? wow~
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on pink flowers. Of course, pink is also my favorite color on anything! Your roses are gorgeous and your other flowers are lovely, too. Thanks for sharing. Susan
ReplyDeleteRoz, these are such lovely photos. I particularly love the butterfly shot.
ReplyDeleteMy roses are slowing down a bit, now. Just lovely!
I love pink, too =)
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet for sharing these images from your garden... You made my Sunday :)
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Thank you so much for the comment and follow. I LOVE your blog... it's beautiful! (I LOVE butterflies!!) I also love your recipes. I will most definitely be following you now! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures! Beautiful flowers!
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Stopping by from LBS :). Thank you for providing pictures of your gorgeous flowers. Pink is such a happy color and I know that your garden must be bursting with warm and positive energy. Great blog!
ReplyDeletestopping by from LBS! Thanks so much for providing pictures of your gorgeous flowers. Pink is such a happy color and I'm sure your garden must be bursting with warm and positive energy. Great blog!
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Wow, your beautiful sunrise/sunset flower lives up to it's name!
ReplyDeleteYour pinks are lovely. My garden is on its last legs so I have to get my pleasures from such as yours. By the way, I'm going to try your Italian Cream Cake as it is one of my favorite desserts.
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful posting.
ReplyDeleteThe David Austen rose on the the arbor is my favourite amongst the many gorgeous blooms you shared.
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What gorgeous photos. Thank you for sharing them with us. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteWow, what gorgeous pics!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous post! I just love all the pink. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and becoming a follower - it gave me the chance to discover your beautiful blog, which I am now following. Such a lovely place you have here! I'm so glad I found you. I'm off to look around some more. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post...A stunning garden and such lovely photos :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I have green thumbs... lovely flowers...
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peach and things
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Hi Roz!
ReplyDeleteI honestly feel like I have died and gone to HEAVEN over here on your beautiful blog!
Your recipes sound SCRUMPTIOUS!
Some of the very recipes I've been needing to!
I think I might have to come spend an entire day over here!
Delighted to meet you!
I'm Teresa!
Bainbridge Island WA!
And the BLOOMS are lovely~lovely~lovely!
xo
Great pics!
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Great pictures. Love the butterfly. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to be visiting so late. Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
it's a sad truth that i don't know the first thing about flowers. well, i guess i know the first thing--i can at least tell between, say, a rose and a tulip, but you know what i mean. regardless, i still know when something's beautiful, and these are that! i resisted liking pink for the longest time, but now i'm a full-fledged fan. :)
ReplyDeleteThose roses are gorgeous. I can't grow anything to save my life, but orange and purples are always favorites to look at.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and gorgeous pictures!!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in on Fresh-Cut Friday. We will be doing it again on the first of October. :)
These are wonderful pictures! :)
~Liz
P.S. I added your button on to my sidebar. Thank you so much for adding mine to yours I really appreciate it!
Oh my goodness, these are beautiful photos. I love your blog. I'm following from FOLLOW FRIDAY 40 and OVER. Hope you can come on over and visit me.
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Mary O
Hi there, I'm so glad that I've found you via Java's blog hop! I virtually "married the mob" 22 years ago when I married my husband who was born to Italian post war immigrants to Australia, and raised as a very traditional Italian.
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Cate :-)
You've certainly taken some beautiful photos for an "amatuer"!
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Mimi
Pink is one of my favorite colors - and what lovely photos! Your recipes look amazing as well. My husband and I made our first visit to Italy (Turin) in March. We were absolutely in love with the food! I'm your newest follower from Follow Friday 40 and Over!
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My goodness, what a beautiful blog
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Congratulations!
Hi, Roz, stopping by from Java's Follow Friday. I just love your flower photos, and the food, well, it's just glorious! How have you lost 4# so quickly? Even though it's mild where I live (the NW), I needed to see some summer! Thank you. Going to link up with your hop. blessings, k
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