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Moonbeams and Garden Dreams 1

14 Jul

It was 3 a.m. and unusually bright outside from lightning of stormy skies.  The night sky will be at its darkest Thursday July 16th with a full new moon.  On July 31st this year, we will have a full blue moon, which is the phenomena of having two full moons in the same month (last occurring in 2012).

The inspiration for the master bedroom patio garden came to me June 9, 2001, fourteen years ago.  Mary Francis wrote “Moonbeams and garden dreams” for the Indianapolis Star.  It was my introduction to moon gardens.  White flowers, silver and variegated foliage may be subtle by day, however they glow in moonlight as does the golden quartz flagstone.

Anemonies

” ‘The moon garden is all about illuminating the night,’ said Grimm, owner of Kids in Bloom, a local heirloom seed company.”

Bold White August flowers

“For some, the evening may be the best time to enjoy a garden__with long hours, some people rarely get to see the garden in daytime.  Why not plan for moonlight viewing?”  GREAT question!

White Chiffon Rose of Sharon

It’s been 25 years!

7 Jul

Garden

 

This garden spot has been called the kitchen garden, then herb garden.  Twenty five years ago it was two 8’X8′ plots separated by a stone path.  It got plenty of afternoon sun.  As trees grew and  shaded the area, vegetable plants did not fare well.  Several years ago the area was enlarged, bounded by the block retaining wall and filled with top soil.  The containers are temporary homes for plants till fall planting.  Tomato plants are the tallest.  Herbs include oregano, lemon balm, horehound, mint, rue, basil, parsley and catnip!  The coneflowers are particularity bold this summer.  All in all, this is the best season of 25!

Gallery

Friday Photos: Lavish Lilies

26 Jun

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Friday Photo: Heavenly Hostas

19 Jun
Earth Angel 1

Earth Angel 1

Earth Angel 2

Earth Angel 2

Planted in memory of “Shelby” Elfcroft’s Earth Angel.

The large dense leaves on hostas block sunlight, which discourages weeds in the plantings…that is a blessing!

Primetime for Peonies

26 May
Garden Parfait

Garden Parfait

Foxtrot

Foxtrot

Virginia Dare

Virginia Dare

Sword Dance

Sword Dance

Karl Rosenfield

Karl Rosenfield

These hardy perennials have gloriously bloomed in May the past twelve years.  The foliage stays attractive through the summer.

Alas, these iris are past their prime.  They had me in suspense for a year after I moved them from Nina Bay Farm.  I did not know what colors I chosen.

Iris added to three beds in the "South Lawn"

Iris added to three beds in the “South Lawn”

Friday Photo: Star shadows

1 May

Shadows from star magnolia blooms that is…

Star shadow zoom in

Star shadow zoom in

Star shadow zoom out

Star shadow zoom out

Friday Photos: “Tiptoe through the Tulips”

24 Apr
Red tulip

Red tulips

Yellow tulip

Yellow tulips

White tulip

White tulips

No audio with this…”Tiptoe through the Tulips” was originally recorded by Nick Lucas in 1929 according to Wikipedia.  Tiny Tim also recorded it in 1968.  Tiny Tim’s version is the one I remember.  Great alliteration for the letter “T”…Tiny Tim’s tune “Tiptoe through the Tulips”.

Friday Photos: Monday marathon moving mountain of mulch

17 Apr
10 cubic yards

10 cubic yards

10 cubic yards=270 cubic feet or 135 bags with 2 cu ft/bag…It’s a LOT of mulch.

Actually two days later

Actually two days later

From Houzz 2

29 Mar

Friday Photo: No. 3 Sprouting

20 Mar
Sprouting peonies

Sprouting peonies

Another I Ching inspired post.  Sprouting is also related to “difficulty with beginning”.