I always start out the summer with the best of intentions, particularly when it comes to the design and upkeep of my little garden that is located right outside the front of our stone farmhouse. In the spring we weed, turn the soil over, plant new perenniels, divide some perenniels and add lots of nutrients to the soil. Over the next few weeks I check on the garden daily, always happy to see more bulbs and early spring flowers in bloom.
Things looked pretty much under control back then. The flowers and plants all had room to breathe.
Everyone was pretty happy way back then...
However, this is what the garden looks like today - I was going for that unkept, cottagy look but I think things have gone a bit to far in the unkept realm.
If you look closely you'll see black-eyed susans, phlox, and impatiens.
I need to get out there and do something about this!!
Hope your day is going beautifully!
I'm linked in at The Tablescaper's Summer Sundays! Please stop by and see all of the folks who have posted about what summer means to them.
FHFB and I are heading down to Cape May for a few days, celebrating my birthday with my birthday sister Carol!
I hope to post about that beautiful little town in a week or two, with all of the interesting shops, spectacular beaches and absolutely wonderful restaurants.
Ciao, bella!
Your garden looks happy! Have a great time in Cape May, I haven't been there in years but have many fond memories. There used to be a lady that lives near the water tower that puts cut bouquets of zinnias from her yard on a table for sale via the "honor system"... drop $2 and enjoy a bouquet! Don't know if she's still there, but flowers on the table anywhere is always nice-enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI love it the way it is!!
ReplyDeleteOh don't remove any of it... It is so wonderful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteDon't drive yourself crazy. It looks great just the way it is.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your Cape May photos. Have fun.
Thank you so much for participating in Summer Sundays! Looking forward to seeing you next week.
- The Tablescaper
This heat and lack of rain has been hard on the flowers. Enjoy your garden...before long it will be a memory!
ReplyDeleteWhy does summer go so quickly, and winter seems eternal!
I like that look myself! I think over-abundant cottage gardens are the best. Yours is beautiful!
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Claudia
Wild or no it's just great having all those beauties blooming in your yard.
ReplyDeleteI love the way the garden is going, it looks very cottage casual to me. I do hold to the idea of 'abundance' in a garden tho.
ReplyDeleteHello Ann Marie,
ReplyDeleteHope your birthday was lots of fun and that you are enjoying your time in Cape May. I love it there, I have taught a travel class on it , it's so quaint. Your
garden looks great! I'm trying hard to keep up with the gardens in this heat...not easy.
If you have time I would love for you to visit my blog and see the post I did called 'An Old Fashioned Day,'. I think you would enjoy it. It's very family oriented. Well have fun and don't worry about your garden it is beautiful.
xoxo
Hi friend......I actually like that messy garden look. I tend to be that kind of garden with my garden being full of "volunteers". I never pull them, I just let them be and enjoy them all the more because I didn't have to plant them. (O:(O:
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Jo
I love the natural, homey look of your garden.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your get away!
Getting into truffle
Stopping by from The tablescapers Sunday Summer party.
HI FARM GIRL,
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOUR COTTAGE GARDEN, MORE THE LOVELIER.....ALL YOUR GARDENS ARE SO NICE. HAVE FUN IN CAPE MAY, UNCLE BILL AND I WENT TO CAPE MAY MANY YEARS AGO AND IT IS A LOVELY PLACE...
ENJOY........LOVE, AUNT RIZ
I am a little behind and really behind on my weeding! The flowers need dead heading so badly but we have been running all summer. I got ready for a party in the yard the other night but still have more to do. Will be posting the yard for this next Sunday's Summer Sunday - at twilight. This way you can't see what needs to be done!
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ReplyDeleteYour garden is just beautiful. Your photos are wonderful. I love the butterfly pictures.
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