Bloomin' Tuesday

Hello Everyone!  First of all, I'd like to welcome Tarasj to the blog.  Thanks for signing up, appreciate it! 

Well, it's that time of the week again, Bloomin' Tuesday - yoohoo!  The late summer blooms are in full swing while everything else is showing signs that fall will soon be here.  If you have an hour or so to spare, go check out all the other fab gardens over at jean's, there's always lots to see!

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances



Every garden needs at least one coneflower and I'm loving my Coconut Lime.  Only one bloom so far this year, but given how my garden has been taken over by gophers, weasels and yes, even a skunk, I'm happy to have any flower bloom! ;-)




Another group of coneflowers, Snow White.  I hope these will last for a few more weeks.



Some fall mums for the container garden on my deck...helps to brighten things up as I slowly remove the other annuals.



This was a nice surprise, my Stargazer lily.  I bought bulbs from a catalogue three years ago and have only had one of the bulbs bloom...maybe they just needed a little more time to settle in??




My patio sweet peas have finally bloomed!  I planted them in May, which is no doubt too late as they took far too long to grow.  This variety is called Cupid's Pink and are meant to be short and bushy.




My nasturtiums have finally started blooming.  This variety is called Alaska.

 

This yellow beast is my rudbeckia...unknown variety purchased last fall at the garden centre.  I knew they would be tall, as the plant was approximately 4 feet when I bought it, but this is quite a surprise!  Over 6 feet tall...see how it is nearly as tall as my three year old columnar aspen right next to it??  Haha, I love it!




A slightly closer shot of the flowers.



Bloomin' Tuesday - Elysium Gardens, Kelowna, BC

Hello everyone!  Not much new in my garden so here are a few pics of the lovely Elysium gardens in Kelowna, BC. 

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances



The garden entrance is rather bland.  The first-time visitor might even think there won't be much to see once inside...



Once inside there are hidden gems like this little chapel.  They were preparing for a wedding reception later in the day.  I can't imagine a more beautiful site, surrounded by such lovely gardens.



A number of the beds were in a formal style, with boxwoods surrounding a variety of beautiful roses.  I was there in early July, so the roses were looking fresh and vibrant.




The yellow roses were particularly striking.




There were quite a few places to sit and view the garden.  I am fond of this particular idea and would love to incorporate something like this in my own garden someday...on a much smaller scale of course!




The shade of the covered walkway was a welcome respite from the sun.




There was no shortage of greenery though, with a variety of trees and shrubs offering an interesting study in contrast and texture.




A few of their rather extensive collection of hostas. 



Flower beds offered a wide variety of perennials, including delphiniums and foxglove.



The daisies put on a good show that day.




An unnamed clematis..what a striking bloom.



Bloomin' Tuesday

Here's a peek at my container as of 7 a.m. I'm lovin' the wave petunias.  I have four of them spilling over the side.  I've never had much luck with these and couldn't understand why so many people would rave about them....now I know why.  Will definitely use these plants again in my containers next year.



My white pincushion flowers are just starting to bloom.




Zagreb coreopsis, such a delightful flower.




I couldn't believe it when I saw these this morning, my first hollyhocks ever.  I put the seeds in last year and despaired of ever seeing them grow - yoohoo!




One lone nasturtium by the lobelia...a striking contrast.




My balloon flower ready to bloom.  These are such interesting little plants as the flower buds are actually little squares...so cool.




One of my daylilies, a very soft peach colour with a burgundy throat.  I thought the petals would have more ruffles, so am a little disappointed overall in this one.




Matrona sedum, a new favourite.



Bloomin' Tuesday

Hello Everyone!  It's bloomin' Tuesday once again.  I've been enjoying the garden, this is such a wonderful time of year as most of my plants are blooming and everything looks lush. 

I've not done much in the way of moving plants this year, but I am taking stock of everything and have noticed what needs to be divided and what will have to be moved come the fall. 

I'm busy making a new garden bed in the front yard, will take photos once it's done.  I won't be planting anything there until the fall though, or maybe even next spring.  Of course that's what I say now but once I head to the garden centre and see what's on sale, all bets are off!

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances



I thought I would begin by focusing on a few blooms in my middle garden bed in the back yard.  My pincushion flowers are just starting to bloom.





Betty Corning clematis has such a lovely bell shaped flower.




My explorer rose, John Cabot I believe.  This could be considered more of a climbing rose because it produces long canes unlike a shrub like rose.



I had to take a photo of this wonky delphinium...still pretty though.

I don't remember planting these shasta daisies in my garden bed, but they're doing well enough.



Now these rose campions just sprouted up here this year...and just about everywhere else too.  I let these grow because they fill up that space quite nicely.



Here's one of my new purchases, a morden mum.  This will provide a nice shot of colour in the fall garden. 



White clips - another favourite.





My black and white container, looking rather lush.



My poolside container.  I added a Diablo ninebark shrub and white geraniums (one the left), a few magenta wave petunias and some flowering kale to add interest when the weather gets a little cooler.  I will replant the shrub come the fall...not sure where though.



One of my favourite trees, a fernleaf caragana.  I can't grow weeping willows here (and it would be too big for this spot even if I could!) so this is the next best thing! 




I seem to have little luck with my hostas so am relieved to see this one has returned.




Two Stella d'Oro's by the front walkway - they always looks good with very little care.  You've got to love plants like that!




More shasta daisies in the front garden bed.



It's Bloomin' Tuesday!

Hello Everyone!  Yes, it's that time again.  I do love Bloomin' Tuesday.  It's always great to see how everyone's garden is progressing, all done from the comfort of one's own home no less!  Be sure to check out all the wonderful garden's at Jean's blog.

Enjoy!
Mary-Frances



My pink perennial baby's breath is doing very well this year. 



Here is a shot of the middle garden bed, looking toward the garden shed/playhouse.  The cornflowers are blooming and the white spots behind are peonies.

 

I thought these little guys were dead as they didn't do very much last year.  I'm glad to see they are back in full force.



My soapwort loves this spot in the garden bed by the house.  Just behind it you can see the silvery white of snow-in-summer.



I'm really loving this red dianthus.  I hope the soapwort doesn't crowd it out though.  Will have to keep it in check if it does.



Here's a closer look at the dianthus.



My peonies finally bloomed.  Here is Raspberry Sundae.

 

Sarah Bernhardt



My delphiniums are getting ready to bloom.  Next week perhaps!



This bloom was so heavy I had to hold it upright to get a decent shot.  Unfortunately, I don't remember the name and the marker is gone.



Isn't this a beauty? 



An incredible white called Pillow Talk.



I just had to bring some in to enjoy. They smell heavenly!