Best Kitchen Paint Colors: cottage garden

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZHZdTu60U3t6hCn-Wb3BLNambkglYHEsfrGD7X0wPVIyu44zs1K5uMxsASUD6dqFQ79Z7idiKYegn-NovHRjfturFCRwH1j04g3_ItR3bJIto9dxf0RxS6b91AtE6ksbfvJx0D7dgdM/s1600-h/IMG_1798.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344518305702990642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZHZdTu60U3t6hCn-Wb3BLNambkglYHEsfrGD7X0wPVIyu44zs1K5uMxsASUD6dqFQ79Z7idiKYegn-NovHRjfturFCRwH1j04g3_ItR3bJIto9dxf0RxS6b91AtE6ksbfvJx0D7dgdM/s640/IMG_1798.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4pljxHQaa10f8uyRVdozA5n88h7QHjoSa8Z05A-shPcN8Y0wh5AnnmXWbsjgL2VwCJinGjw1QBnSS8-UPJnBsWIkQ9sBAQnQVL_SbxxShO0-w5Jwrn1s5QkI-GdPskecQHG__R1ZzEbg/s1600-h/WELCOME.jpg"></a>Welcome to my Garden! . . </div><div style="text-align: center;">And let me preface this invitation with apologies - my garden is not really visitor ready. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring seemed to come too quickly - long before we had finished planting and pruning. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring came and still we had not cleaned up the winter debris, or tidied up the putting green </div><div style="text-align: center;">(the golf course did not trim it's huge eucalyptus trees </div><div style="text-align: center;">and they have been dropping berries and leaves on the putting green all winter). </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a very busy winter in the Barnett house. I'm afraid we neglected the garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Trying to catch up with the garden duties has been slow. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a cottage garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is really my husband's garden and for him it is therapy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He LOVES to dig and plant and pot. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He LOVES that he planted the garden and that it is growing, thriving and beautiful. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He can SEE the fruits of his labors. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love that his hobby gives him so much joy and so, </div><div style="text-align: center;">it is my little gift to him, although he is not aware of that. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He LOVES to garden! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I try not to 'interfere' when the pots don't match </div><div style="text-align: center;">and there is no rhyme or reason to the plants </div><div style="text-align: center;">and every ornament put in the garden gets broken . . . </div><div style="text-align: center;">not to mention that the wisteria is out of control and there are vines where no vines should be, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and there are more pots than there is room if you actually want people to walk anywhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And the side yard isn't finished and the garden tools are everywhere. . . . </div><div style="text-align: center;">because this garden is a labor of love - </div><div style="text-align: center;">you see he does it for ME. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-SaKY7XF2nlZc13pyWxZmZ2wsLYAfFMlTnucPAXXvmCffmcC9ic2R7ttZDIjX88Wl4GcGrdNQ-mK4MM7WKJkhEialShOI5U6G1q2htTc8HixGOlOrI9cw0kcgwwuVIeRXLnT4RLk4og/s1600-h/BLUEPITCHER.jpg"></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzlnyYsX7hV-qKgZ7iRSPV_umWKzM5oBKq42DpX-oqo2DA3ran4s683an7AKvaBRKM1DoTKLvNIlO6cYPAwy7XGnwtACieN9jLoQts1J3FHV7OD8qrNNvxKrA7cAkzK-rcHZjDNFWpUc/s1600-h/yellowbird2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="454" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342976552414552818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzlnyYsX7hV-qKgZ7iRSPV_umWKzM5oBKq42DpX-oqo2DA3ran4s683an7AKvaBRKM1DoTKLvNIlO6cYPAwy7XGnwtACieN9jLoQts1J3FHV7OD8qrNNvxKrA7cAkzK-rcHZjDNFWpUc/s640/yellowbird2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>There are a lot of things to love in my garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My fountain is musical and beautiful - just ask the birds who come to drink and bathe in it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This wonderful and bright yellow fellow I have learned is a Western Oriole. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I never knew this bird existed until it visited my fountain and delighted me with its beauty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1h6bLqSnk_0Veel45PD4QbcikGZTaxCBzfeGQyXVSL7aVfdb2Mg95qztkgcSosBYnFYA1g3yfWHEcBxHgbLYwIxWlVDQvPpDjM0wVDsUwB5LOYIaWFeaUIYkFUEII3gbSeF6oNreXvU/s1600-h/yellow+bird3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342976541733587826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX1h6bLqSnk_0Veel45PD4QbcikGZTaxCBzfeGQyXVSL7aVfdb2Mg95qztkgcSosBYnFYA1g3yfWHEcBxHgbLYwIxWlVDQvPpDjM0wVDsUwB5LOYIaWFeaUIYkFUEII3gbSeF6oNreXvU/s640/yellow+bird3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="470" /></a> Finches of every color, wrens, sparrows and brightly irridescent hummingbirds are frequent visitors. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The hummingbirds are especially bold and come to examine us, hovering just inches from our faces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But to be honest - the garden is what a cottage garden should be. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My home is very unpretentious and I suppose any other type of garden </div><div style="text-align: center;">wouldn't bring us the joy this untidy bit of real estate does. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The beds are not uniform, no color scheme exists here - </div><div style="text-align: center;">colors collide happily in every imaginable combination. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My husband loves to create pots of beautiful flowers - </div><div style="text-align: center;">so much so that there are an over abundance of them </div><div style="text-align: center;">and they continually creep into the pathways and seating areas. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When they become too much of an obstacle, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I move them - quietly - </div><div style="text-align: center;">to areas where they can be appreciated but not tripped over. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm8IYDElPRg5kCpcv73uSdEZ5Yj9dbj9RNyD02JVocdakz9h2l6kigtJG-_Jl8zhrddD7d7RTUXH5QiYSUBKaTWSEvqYqOnMUMQTUtHkUjZBGG4Jw-goKWIHuQNZEF-OC9zUm9-hXaps/s1600-h/IMG_2224.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="424" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342974869960026082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm8IYDElPRg5kCpcv73uSdEZ5Yj9dbj9RNyD02JVocdakz9h2l6kigtJG-_Jl8zhrddD7d7RTUXH5QiYSUBKaTWSEvqYqOnMUMQTUtHkUjZBGG4Jw-goKWIHuQNZEF-OC9zUm9-hXaps/s640/IMG_2224.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>All around the garden, needing a good clipping, are roses. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Over 40 of them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I chose most, but not all, of the roses - wonderful David Austin English roses, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Romantica roses and luscious scented old Heritage roses with petal counts of 60 and upward. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They are long lasting and remind me of peonies - which we can't grow here in Southern California. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here are some views of my 'not yet ready for visitors' garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">What it lacks in symmetry and good design, it makes up for in joy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bmZHVM8N_Hbox7TxS4a_gY9MCwYB5026WrxlcdPh6RMRSmzPrvOUNhalFxxkEOPUojKFU61XaPmtas49t-wfNEMYpcPwoKBBh-r7CpumAv6_tbHnTf2zj7XUjRWk4zqmKoIKFedo53E/s1600-h/IMG_0193.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342974865597296402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bmZHVM8N_Hbox7TxS4a_gY9MCwYB5026WrxlcdPh6RMRSmzPrvOUNhalFxxkEOPUojKFU61XaPmtas49t-wfNEMYpcPwoKBBh-r7CpumAv6_tbHnTf2zj7XUjRWk4zqmKoIKFedo53E/s640/IMG_0193.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Mama house wren chose the outdoor speaker as her home. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do we have a music lover here? </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtN60_wyDYvL2C0YVmnWP3TTbAQrm3r4WuJ-rlkPZfGXopMR_edKqKnu5Gz4FJiaCJsD_B1JeQmsk08hdyk09HI7zdwlzbo2gOs52RIuOHLiedmn1Gosm4EnI5Q3iliX-3rLQ59uS7Bw/s1600-h/IMG_0032.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342974856657713890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtN60_wyDYvL2C0YVmnWP3TTbAQrm3r4WuJ-rlkPZfGXopMR_edKqKnu5Gz4FJiaCJsD_B1JeQmsk08hdyk09HI7zdwlzbo2gOs52RIuOHLiedmn1Gosm4EnI5Q3iliX-3rLQ59uS7Bw/s640/IMG_0032.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> Old english style roses grow in clusters dripping with fragrance. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHlOUcT1QlgMHYkS0po92zModq9WEsf0Kj-8jPrYKWRWiIjHcYwgkAfY7M7v3A4tULKeuP_M877tWpW8n46AHNbFmn-SigAGAPFQjK6VpTNFu9SJLuAECzrXcSVskAljo3ZyN3Wb6D9M/s1600-h/IMG_1781.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMj4Q85uABFwWgucuGFev3C3d6-06Ol3X4zvYLEoNyQ1WywjvHeVBu1LN6AjzPB5KC76EmjJkUmFUdO7KRRxQfSe61FJwt-2OtUgwUcrjACbUneLWBW2w67z9Kn3p_r9Z_EUvmY2otbdM/s1600-h/IMG_1774.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342971671873035106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMj4Q85uABFwWgucuGFev3C3d6-06Ol3X4zvYLEoNyQ1WywjvHeVBu1LN6AjzPB5KC76EmjJkUmFUdO7KRRxQfSe61FJwt-2OtUgwUcrjACbUneLWBW2w67z9Kn3p_r9Z_EUvmY2otbdM/s640/IMG_1774.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> And, of course, the roses have to come inside - </div><div style="text-align: center;">armfuls of them in vases and pitchers - smelling of heaven. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This rose, a rich raspberry colored rose with big multi-petaled 5-inch fragrant blooms, is a favorite. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu6SAnVU30yWneGWdkhYU_9dnC5g3mbyTZpYxKK9efJtQyE48tOe5v2rIok-5yXw4sr2NaLQVoRixa07DGjNBhDsIlgKGQ8tSr33f3JFduZJoCHpeSueVix3ZDpacx6XKc6S_2yUyyqA/s1600-h/IMG_1772.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342971672544635634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu6SAnVU30yWneGWdkhYU_9dnC5g3mbyTZpYxKK9efJtQyE48tOe5v2rIok-5yXw4sr2NaLQVoRixa07DGjNBhDsIlgKGQ8tSr33f3JFduZJoCHpeSueVix3ZDpacx6XKc6S_2yUyyqA/s640/IMG_1772.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The pots, casually growing into the walkways, are my husband's loving creations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcwbRYFndVulSopmhyuLjv3bx7JOSS8j12B984qp-iMrmZdtZb8opSiUQTSM4qCjeOxCIhIW4uLjzxp97YSRCF0csRshbILit94vXx43oUbS8qjt7HD6NN9d_mSc8E7SkO1bAktTPBHI/s1600-h/IMG_1771.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970845440553698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcwbRYFndVulSopmhyuLjv3bx7JOSS8j12B984qp-iMrmZdtZb8opSiUQTSM4qCjeOxCIhIW4uLjzxp97YSRCF0csRshbILit94vXx43oUbS8qjt7HD6NN9d_mSc8E7SkO1bAktTPBHI/s640/IMG_1771.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Wrought iron from an antique french gate tops cast iron pillars to frame an entry to the putting green. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsWHonP6YrmJi5CDgy5oNRP-FWaOcfqxoESUk9xy77a_KFpIxzrG1A8W5HvnyUS4XugEf7GZ5NNPkmmLy73nahU3s1oqDQWci0E1uz0Fgs9FtcjA401nYdfrsy5m05Uqpx2-MdfX-AZc/s1600-h/IMG_1770.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970836717624978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsWHonP6YrmJi5CDgy5oNRP-FWaOcfqxoESUk9xy77a_KFpIxzrG1A8W5HvnyUS4XugEf7GZ5NNPkmmLy73nahU3s1oqDQWci0E1uz0Fgs9FtcjA401nYdfrsy5m05Uqpx2-MdfX-AZc/s640/IMG_1770.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Wisteria, urgently in need of a manicure, climbs to the upper deck. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is an amazing and beautiful sight when in bloom. </div><div style="text-align: center;">In the growing season it can creep along at up to a foot a day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKc6zWE8Q6iYYcnxSO2aMBOM_ZSCt1QdZflMsP1kYdmlTcfy61QPujzqK2M8wNaiU3WYUE1yLadZZdXW7A2OcUSkAY7tufDSNafQzLmNRBO0UJOEo6VJ3PbPvDin252PN7xFSSe9vBHI/s1600-h/IMG_1768.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970836792245538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKc6zWE8Q6iYYcnxSO2aMBOM_ZSCt1QdZflMsP1kYdmlTcfy61QPujzqK2M8wNaiU3WYUE1yLadZZdXW7A2OcUSkAY7tufDSNafQzLmNRBO0UJOEo6VJ3PbPvDin252PN7xFSSe9vBHI/s640/IMG_1768.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>My husband has made sure that the garden is a feast for the nose, as well as the eyes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here, night blooming jasmine fills the night with heady perfume. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LnlI5dQ3jL31RJ7HpP-_rqg3ofK1exol5dQACXtHichrQ_HNrGC54LUkyXsM8SlF19UjjNbUCUKNxyi8FM8hEuM09zhr8DolJclzAwv0xtD1kit1MYOQ3iN8I32yySuOwe0PT7cnls0/s1600-h/IMG_1766.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970831520139058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LnlI5dQ3jL31RJ7HpP-_rqg3ofK1exol5dQACXtHichrQ_HNrGC54LUkyXsM8SlF19UjjNbUCUKNxyi8FM8hEuM09zhr8DolJclzAwv0xtD1kit1MYOQ3iN8I32yySuOwe0PT7cnls0/s640/IMG_1766.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Grapes grow over the arbor, and create a shaded retreat beneath. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhX8QXIUhgmd3aFVuGE4ErrBlxeKFKrXHxhQtJVl0-qZuHCTHQ6bwEqXXxBlZskg4ZvaG4PYLFdMavG8nyHwytmQ1iT8Zm77xfcFqBURG6CyRmARoMs_kUM9DfM66aSY2jJXCGXZY3GH4/s1600-h/IMG_1765.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342970825121607138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhX8QXIUhgmd3aFVuGE4ErrBlxeKFKrXHxhQtJVl0-qZuHCTHQ6bwEqXXxBlZskg4ZvaG4PYLFdMavG8nyHwytmQ1iT8Zm77xfcFqBURG6CyRmARoMs_kUM9DfM66aSY2jJXCGXZY3GH4/s640/IMG_1765.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The lemon tree is abundant this year. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk0RP5VtSZ1vRCXu76xUnhB0lUrSGT8CJ4Iqc-tVKvkV42-WV4prhGM1NHRJL_kvNNBnDiGEY5cKARPLrLXRWb59UeVW0bXBn6GaGHVg8YvQ5WTmsk5hOFtpHFNUfBymf_y9nKUGnxGQ/s1600-h/IMG_1760.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969851007837330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfk0RP5VtSZ1vRCXu76xUnhB0lUrSGT8CJ4Iqc-tVKvkV42-WV4prhGM1NHRJL_kvNNBnDiGEY5cKARPLrLXRWb59UeVW0bXBn6GaGHVg8YvQ5WTmsk5hOFtpHFNUfBymf_y9nKUGnxGQ/s640/IMG_1760.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> An antique dry sink holds vintage pots and orchids in a shady corner. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqMvjArk9f-HUg2p808QCRErZVzgtV2qgRJm4KZkn-6YoIL0FKphtDF1txf4Kk6wnI51CbQIqUurbXuOKisTvhZwYnyjtsVrL6dv_0Pxy2HUU6mTCW2LKSDoPFEEtRWLrCjUKw4MVrE/s1600-h/IMG_1759.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969845622556322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqMvjArk9f-HUg2p808QCRErZVzgtV2qgRJm4KZkn-6YoIL0FKphtDF1txf4Kk6wnI51CbQIqUurbXuOKisTvhZwYnyjtsVrL6dv_0Pxy2HUU6mTCW2LKSDoPFEEtRWLrCjUKw4MVrE/s640/IMG_1759.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Impatiens and architectural fragments are a good combination. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAiOLicPhsc01fMddnUvHelfLJjv1yMFFW5mIOsuUMnyR4VqeRBIXiP9qBVnMk1RnGuSNOzDPHyksBP8YSR1yYAVMoK6Yr_nQ0u_Hx0txdKHIsLnihCcNcQOwYQILg5i9K731CqGg_8U/s1600-h/IMG_1756.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969844428483314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLAiOLicPhsc01fMddnUvHelfLJjv1yMFFW5mIOsuUMnyR4VqeRBIXiP9qBVnMk1RnGuSNOzDPHyksBP8YSR1yYAVMoK6Yr_nQ0u_Hx0txdKHIsLnihCcNcQOwYQILg5i9K731CqGg_8U/s640/IMG_1756.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Birdies welcome! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79oRBIDiBy0zGv6zpk_2OyZgsn60cUxv0cb-QnOqDi-U-IBMN3K0TOQz5AiQdRfUiuU4pokFksjxxkxA0S1RQVXcG1aMOLLNJKoeZ0fhErGF8GjLiMMlTlpkeZRqzRSeA3u3EsgRAXhA/s1600-h/IMG_1754.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969838227374546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79oRBIDiBy0zGv6zpk_2OyZgsn60cUxv0cb-QnOqDi-U-IBMN3K0TOQz5AiQdRfUiuU4pokFksjxxkxA0S1RQVXcG1aMOLLNJKoeZ0fhErGF8GjLiMMlTlpkeZRqzRSeA3u3EsgRAXhA/s640/IMG_1754.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Large furry children, as well. Bailey frequently hangs out IN her water bowl. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvov5spdrDwaCaViF0izx_5JPOLsXUtN85tw1YACsfJ139EaZuQp3saJleS7hoYQ2MnkllpuuoZASw-WWJfwXrSFTThLa4kfqSmE-f52v7wSJ4Fw3gemafDEOs5ujHuhh_Z-eK9RuGcM/s1600-h/IMG_1753.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969833132940578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvov5spdrDwaCaViF0izx_5JPOLsXUtN85tw1YACsfJ139EaZuQp3saJleS7hoYQ2MnkllpuuoZASw-WWJfwXrSFTThLa4kfqSmE-f52v7wSJ4Fw3gemafDEOs5ujHuhh_Z-eK9RuGcM/s640/IMG_1753.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> A candle chandelier adds a touch of romance to a dining area. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitSbsIAs-m4rXXXD3W7tBSZEyUEG50wQtHaV3dhj9B74Xe51yhHCxffOphDCg_qLDfai8N5m7xB5qWbHm5_4-nacyZOlxZYlnklTnObfQOSSwrRh1z57bOS7tHmnxXUfySPx1iG3UxqU/s1600-h/IMG_1752.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969066278010018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitSbsIAs-m4rXXXD3W7tBSZEyUEG50wQtHaV3dhj9B74Xe51yhHCxffOphDCg_qLDfai8N5m7xB5qWbHm5_4-nacyZOlxZYlnklTnObfQOSSwrRh1z57bOS7tHmnxXUfySPx1iG3UxqU/s640/IMG_1752.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Shady areas are brightened with ferns and bright flowers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwT6ruX_Z9PEKCsd3loAUtEf2OSYfz6lCqxSKWx9bK_NC3VUEBgymjsbmT_9Y_t6OWaab9il2BO66VLx5actyKsCX9j9ge8PGrZsP1fdxnZoX0NE7yWznvUH8jbqBDfpWXwZ5RW8ph1g/s1600-h/IMG_1748.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969065096977650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwT6ruX_Z9PEKCsd3loAUtEf2OSYfz6lCqxSKWx9bK_NC3VUEBgymjsbmT_9Y_t6OWaab9il2BO66VLx5actyKsCX9j9ge8PGrZsP1fdxnZoX0NE7yWznvUH8jbqBDfpWXwZ5RW8ph1g/s640/IMG_1748.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Spring brings a reappearance of the cameleon vine that is dormant in the winter. It serves as a beautiful ground cover, with touches of yellow and pink where the sun kisses it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyj9dfOZo2RN2QZ-zlkqQ_lQAcX_zb0cl_pQioAR1xMxW9v9MDHGaafy8CQon-mvaD0uE-seNOuGzRpaTwFxYTVfZ4mn9GS1yEqYRTNJyq2sKkwVjcDRcxpQyxyYW8JFYYbOnmsXvjSE/s1600-h/IMG_1746.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969063122033954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIyj9dfOZo2RN2QZ-zlkqQ_lQAcX_zb0cl_pQioAR1xMxW9v9MDHGaafy8CQon-mvaD0uE-seNOuGzRpaTwFxYTVfZ4mn9GS1yEqYRTNJyq2sKkwVjcDRcxpQyxyYW8JFYYbOnmsXvjSE/s640/IMG_1746.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Colorful pots created by my sweet husband. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfCnirGr-JyHYZp1OnFgr3ti_31YH2huG018PBc90tQ-H7uygbMtaUF5YWdL1Utno7LyV6fPG91EdX1FNO0aL_fc738PMMN07x0sunI0kb3P_KBBFeH6GfTnkNxVVKMjv4DfhuGtB9x4/s1600-h/IMG_1745.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969055884734578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfCnirGr-JyHYZp1OnFgr3ti_31YH2huG018PBc90tQ-H7uygbMtaUF5YWdL1Utno7LyV6fPG91EdX1FNO0aL_fc738PMMN07x0sunI0kb3P_KBBFeH6GfTnkNxVVKMjv4DfhuGtB9x4/s640/IMG_1745.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> A gift from a friend, this lemon/lime tree is bearing it's first fruit! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIWkdk4hQmZld6Lpd_WqWrOrEvBnQ6U9JVOd83lUEz7rS6UgBnyxVL7jndnWQLcz3C6KkYcmI-JQ66nYJZE_-PLOKjLgk_ka2V7xhyphenhyphenQitg9RecwfWCy-qW4dcmv4HID8Prq-xTgG7SQk/s1600-h/IMG_1742.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342969057758826994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIIWkdk4hQmZld6Lpd_WqWrOrEvBnQ6U9JVOd83lUEz7rS6UgBnyxVL7jndnWQLcz3C6KkYcmI-JQ66nYJZE_-PLOKjLgk_ka2V7xhyphenhyphenQitg9RecwfWCy-qW4dcmv4HID8Prq-xTgG7SQk/s640/IMG_1742.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Cymbidium orchids and begonias love this shady spot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vdf6-cO78dia7d5KkkE5WT88Imd_lL8P2z2UQEAzfCsqE9TpRv7piZMTragHrHzHH8PH6-l0fNfaWLKSdJ6U7wAtFima8ahvZW1f_fm-uaF2z6NRrJUhddto1SIwHRgf2qFyd1WJEyI/s1600-h/IMG_1740.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968353353807730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vdf6-cO78dia7d5KkkE5WT88Imd_lL8P2z2UQEAzfCsqE9TpRv7piZMTragHrHzHH8PH6-l0fNfaWLKSdJ6U7wAtFima8ahvZW1f_fm-uaF2z6NRrJUhddto1SIwHRgf2qFyd1WJEyI/s640/IMG_1740.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The rusty rooster was a Sawdust Festival find. The watering cans are vintage. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGED4kHyeHFMWfdnYJTQXU5MTV2swMtFE8t6MQrFSemL40xccEl17a3rE_EwSmqvr-KQP20EmflOmwAUYCtiY9DCeYLLvKChUqKtkBFo-kWqkCfIuvjiT5pXqQBE4OJ5mpdX36GQJUzY8/s1600-h/IMG_1738.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968353776816674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGED4kHyeHFMWfdnYJTQXU5MTV2swMtFE8t6MQrFSemL40xccEl17a3rE_EwSmqvr-KQP20EmflOmwAUYCtiY9DCeYLLvKChUqKtkBFo-kWqkCfIuvjiT5pXqQBE4OJ5mpdX36GQJUzY8/s640/IMG_1738.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Another find at the Sawdust are these colorful ceramic mushrooms. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFfHTH9tUG2CP_8kaSXOhvMJtkaIYddBj7G3okmCDFhK1t2xIAX0YM4C8G67dghCwW6zNPoOMiJha0MZ_h_TLBwRGhk4I4l-yJp9-vGvF59H85RFV0nJsWimzFLA4PJxHSyxGHrJ6B2w/s1600-h/IMG_1737.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968348439954002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFfHTH9tUG2CP_8kaSXOhvMJtkaIYddBj7G3okmCDFhK1t2xIAX0YM4C8G67dghCwW6zNPoOMiJha0MZ_h_TLBwRGhk4I4l-yJp9-vGvF59H85RFV0nJsWimzFLA4PJxHSyxGHrJ6B2w/s640/IMG_1737.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Bailey loves the garden and often helps my husband plant - much to his chagrin - as she loves to dump the nursery plants out of their plastic pots. I'm sure she believes she is being very helpful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAImHymiO8KUk_ANpLMO4uREpNGGbJpI5RDp27lW4ioQh2mwP-h6XbgNbiaWfcYrNqmZ8a6EFi1_ZDFCWaxnt-QsbRUIzMVaQJoN1Muv6j1KTLzqlbRBwX1398Job8kQJ0I0fiborGBT0/s1600-h/IMG_1732.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968344303070322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAImHymiO8KUk_ANpLMO4uREpNGGbJpI5RDp27lW4ioQh2mwP-h6XbgNbiaWfcYrNqmZ8a6EFi1_ZDFCWaxnt-QsbRUIzMVaQJoN1Muv6j1KTLzqlbRBwX1398Job8kQJ0I0fiborGBT0/s640/IMG_1732.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> I love this rose. It is raspberry colored and very fragrant, and very petaled (new word?). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEa5KXLIG5gXvZVYKgemNTEQa78WqiPfVwCNUvCQ6IrVBaXaZND71kO3ppdHopUb1AEAk4s7ptSeY7JVOa6T2TvhrBPz678yk9AoWYq5-djdAI6vl-h6dS0O-qRQ-e0DVzdZ16qZwKuw/s1600-h/IMG_1730.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342968342570494050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEa5KXLIG5gXvZVYKgemNTEQa78WqiPfVwCNUvCQ6IrVBaXaZND71kO3ppdHopUb1AEAk4s7ptSeY7JVOa6T2TvhrBPz678yk9AoWYq5-djdAI6vl-h6dS0O-qRQ-e0DVzdZ16qZwKuw/s640/IMG_1730.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Another of the 40+ roses my dear husband planted for me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiby4RvxFQyIqdZD7Yf6EsmemlQq83PqnLtUBhRZKWWfNqGC833UKcAs7q7Y2x2XvhltgRLbX6mPQZtyUQcU2j9rMsDRhWvdysjVXtYgBNPbaF2YxaP6g9QIl_qZKREVNOHAjmOTnTQN-8/s1600-h/IMG_1734.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967436740289714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiby4RvxFQyIqdZD7Yf6EsmemlQq83PqnLtUBhRZKWWfNqGC833UKcAs7q7Y2x2XvhltgRLbX6mPQZtyUQcU2j9rMsDRhWvdysjVXtYgBNPbaF2YxaP6g9QIl_qZKREVNOHAjmOTnTQN-8/s400/IMG_1734.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> My Eden roses. My all time favorite - they are not only gorgeous, they bloom year round - although not as abundantly as in Spring/Summer. They start off with hot pink centers and fade to light pink. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hundreds of petals on this one! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRJabbXhmEI-xmdIXFDV9LF6bhaOWJluv1lRoGr9oSM6LEZMClnPoYUDPkbS6x_sipDZAiOq5X1Uns64tDg0oJ5_O4YsieYuf0htHgvvZ1dZXZrmJnDhWccOWJQKQA1w6T8k0IwonIoc/s1600-h/IMG_1728.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967436698837106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieRJabbXhmEI-xmdIXFDV9LF6bhaOWJluv1lRoGr9oSM6LEZMClnPoYUDPkbS6x_sipDZAiOq5X1Uns64tDg0oJ5_O4YsieYuf0htHgvvZ1dZXZrmJnDhWccOWJQKQA1w6T8k0IwonIoc/s640/IMG_1728.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Don't you just love lemons!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC72tCQ48jotNbVkkZ_6KlcJMLfC3IlvVY6KEAw1M9Vc-Yv4wAiVL3pfwjto2A4ul8PXTz6ZN526TKoVmsaBntgHBfJp_p5HSTlxTyFkAmyuBsRF2j7Soat9yRTyIuR3wagGqZAXTvmk0/s1600-h/IMG_1726.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967428323571714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC72tCQ48jotNbVkkZ_6KlcJMLfC3IlvVY6KEAw1M9Vc-Yv4wAiVL3pfwjto2A4ul8PXTz6ZN526TKoVmsaBntgHBfJp_p5HSTlxTyFkAmyuBsRF2j7Soat9yRTyIuR3wagGqZAXTvmk0/s640/IMG_1726.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> Miniature roses make great front border plants. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC-KwX8aUchsKQngmpfmbRM_yJOEnW9bHHFcrrrXRzZibhasue3I9ZwHuWGGvTXoMKhE8a-NKSvOgXAijFoubeN_Ty08UIDJVp78Y7dE97-LSrLMu33Ni8OOTmgJ3VFgaiPB_bD2BAMk/s1600-h/IMG_1683.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967425747227986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuC-KwX8aUchsKQngmpfmbRM_yJOEnW9bHHFcrrrXRzZibhasue3I9ZwHuWGGvTXoMKhE8a-NKSvOgXAijFoubeN_Ty08UIDJVp78Y7dE97-LSrLMu33Ni8OOTmgJ3VFgaiPB_bD2BAMk/s640/IMG_1683.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> My husband has this ugly green spindly cactus-like plant that creates </div><div style="text-align: center;">this amazing 7-inch incredibly beautiful bloom - once a year. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The blooms last about 3 days and are gone! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpPkRhlreirDDTF5g7g7cTp3HlAp2bcLjWx3fQEyAxE82lc5V3Y8DHorcyb7wtEhnGp9BnhqZqDqHtLNK6wMAQERCtvnDEQ88f2kT11n2lI3BeigV0k3WqZoAQqyuvEHAqOl-2Ehx_lg/s1600-h/IMG_1679.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342967420997033202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpPkRhlreirDDTF5g7g7cTp3HlAp2bcLjWx3fQEyAxE82lc5V3Y8DHorcyb7wtEhnGp9BnhqZqDqHtLNK6wMAQERCtvnDEQ88f2kT11n2lI3BeigV0k3WqZoAQqyuvEHAqOl-2Ehx_lg/s640/IMG_1679.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyApn_WqD4Xyp4OcyOgp-1Q4V1auiThLKGl3dYnGnetQp54WeaeI3R2LFWJBIxQnpOzHlBJPhSFjTSS0Sq5U7FuuA7zR_tVzba_CNKYknWXi2XZe-6yvu2afdEbcZlipFBNLVZKPb362o/s1600-h/IMG_3415.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965835801114626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyApn_WqD4Xyp4OcyOgp-1Q4V1auiThLKGl3dYnGnetQp54WeaeI3R2LFWJBIxQnpOzHlBJPhSFjTSS0Sq5U7FuuA7zR_tVzba_CNKYknWXi2XZe-6yvu2afdEbcZlipFBNLVZKPb362o/s640/IMG_3415.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> One of my very favorite things is this large, black, cast iron urn and pedestal. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love changing the plants each season for a fresh look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6bJMrnFxFgyYD0gp8ua6kzKiXkKWFx1xitJ77VUcxk-F_7bEUP4L3W8skDrahFScW2oDChPW2LvpLD3c4iTDUKbtQQFziUUwvorD0j5GimIgmT8ftS1Cr1rr08K-eQS48AtcypA3B2A/s1600-h/IMG_3417.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965831952481106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6bJMrnFxFgyYD0gp8ua6kzKiXkKWFx1xitJ77VUcxk-F_7bEUP4L3W8skDrahFScW2oDChPW2LvpLD3c4iTDUKbtQQFziUUwvorD0j5GimIgmT8ftS1Cr1rr08K-eQS48AtcypA3B2A/s640/IMG_3417.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Our front walkway, dripping with Eden roses. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7J-CeOIIMeAzqP1snfjtPnDkFUoenk-5dbqNW35jpNer6PXLGxy_i6SBkF2tiD0i_m6IBFiSLwPzN7Vcrl24wJsKHyGrSISRVuNqNs7_0SRHJoGYZva23GCQE4-tmzwSenE5V66kgpcI/s1600-h/roses....jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdOOau07Q0RPByGTLIwMGKDRMJ7akoYcfYBnK9KbYYH3b9m_zWJ9RBxYUImBsJpGgYPAvX0LibsoUYc1aN8uu4ZCIkauhIazhV6sWWuePPRGj1vo36m0yiH0ttgZbPArWAI4VGCtBhiA/s1600-h/IMG_3413.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965822079502546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdOOau07Q0RPByGTLIwMGKDRMJ7akoYcfYBnK9KbYYH3b9m_zWJ9RBxYUImBsJpGgYPAvX0LibsoUYc1aN8uu4ZCIkauhIazhV6sWWuePPRGj1vo36m0yiH0ttgZbPArWAI4VGCtBhiA/s640/IMG_3413.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> I also love geraniums - there are so many varieties. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSXKHFTxlvuYX1Q_-i1KMHithTKal0GGAwXF8ppn3Wx-R9oe7MlnOUpLFW2-R-DHcwebKG6z3Acw0L4300uwO2Iz4zj_WYhXdCGY3KuihxNzinBf629mtt-ttsgyL1E9L7r-8CHPAgt4/s1600-h/birdies.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342965818677693954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSXKHFTxlvuYX1Q_-i1KMHithTKal0GGAwXF8ppn3Wx-R9oe7MlnOUpLFW2-R-DHcwebKG6z3Acw0L4300uwO2Iz4zj_WYhXdCGY3KuihxNzinBf629mtt-ttsgyL1E9L7r-8CHPAgt4/s1600/birdies.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> These sweet babies perched on my deck, all fluffy and huddled together, </div><div style="text-align: center;">while mom and dad birdy took turns feeding them. Soooo cute. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9cOUuqky1nEf6lDfc0S04dFxIE3sXwhy3RgxHKOzUYkACMz70rCSq6J5rYHU3AYoSYfHkiP8IWoHXGOFHIdYOOrFEPVs3vlSVzBd2tppiLKB1Y8hlRc7ucDp9-9_YTFwmoSoxwLPRYw/s1600-h/IMG_1803.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342964327048283778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9cOUuqky1nEf6lDfc0S04dFxIE3sXwhy3RgxHKOzUYkACMz70rCSq6J5rYHU3AYoSYfHkiP8IWoHXGOFHIdYOOrFEPVs3vlSVzBd2tppiLKB1Y8hlRc7ucDp9-9_YTFwmoSoxwLPRYw/s400/IMG_1803.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> And speaking of cute - Bailey waits for a game of 'tug'. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPrwtwIsm9wPh_CeyepDztySbkP5IPYZu0gErefjpzYQF3WdV19lEEin-zsmYFhox47g0Z_zr52FTL4aSLumra5WbcOUy4FOTGNS9wpn7sdt8Mnv1WB5VOyl7xg_cNPtkiBNHbXMaN0s/s1600-h/IMG_1816.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342964324503200114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUPrwtwIsm9wPh_CeyepDztySbkP5IPYZu0gErefjpzYQF3WdV19lEEin-zsmYFhox47g0Z_zr52FTL4aSLumra5WbcOUy4FOTGNS9wpn7sdt8Mnv1WB5VOyl7xg_cNPtkiBNHbXMaN0s/s640/IMG_1816.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Vintage stained glass window looks lovely with the light pouring through. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tPd-nQK_HhvG_3pDSNSA9DSa3fKqs595bGiu_M1O2zPQthBr8gGJf_VHdK_uMFj0PviuXP1NEWjFmgm6mOtirF41C5A2v6PEgYJky_weXJJecffDrhkglnyd-9-dBXqvhdMlXapNZiQ/s1600-h/IMG_1813.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963562336040930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tPd-nQK_HhvG_3pDSNSA9DSa3fKqs595bGiu_M1O2zPQthBr8gGJf_VHdK_uMFj0PviuXP1NEWjFmgm6mOtirF41C5A2v6PEgYJky_weXJJecffDrhkglnyd-9-dBXqvhdMlXapNZiQ/s640/IMG_1813.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiah2fPC-SD1zmXJuBEEjIeFA2Y9KorbApb03Fq3WF-N5HKk5EPuHRQ9UHqpIfFNg8Aczd_lUE96f1gvRxxYiBVyFeykPVb3HRQbq1QpPDXvNrlBdnON-NVdttVvjB6ei_GUrrC7F_H66g/s1600-h/IMG_1808.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963561872109906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiah2fPC-SD1zmXJuBEEjIeFA2Y9KorbApb03Fq3WF-N5HKk5EPuHRQ9UHqpIfFNg8Aczd_lUE96f1gvRxxYiBVyFeykPVb3HRQbq1QpPDXvNrlBdnON-NVdttVvjB6ei_GUrrC7F_H66g/s640/IMG_1808.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cQiuni-irETkQpRUiFYQ0aBY9fIzmL6et4BMQbnNF8m47ybu2Tsd68m_SOl5jS05QajSKezVie8ZBPU1vhw8YBP5dIczjk2YUYisvSuIhn1jiw__o3FYSFD3RruXAYjqIljM1sD0Jg4/s1600-h/IMG_1807.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQXNr8x43TXPFXjTW2YVie1DNFbfv6FMgRFLSD5A5zwFsZzHgE1cCWQCiw4DnZkdC-0Cz3f_JgPT_FLwQateSyPCymDUsr-gsU3o59p8I7SQCdiuTmb9i1JQZD21K_lAvxQl4iHL-C8s/s1600-h/IMG_1806.JPG"></a>More views from the garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMwTFHAo62wJvPADlYBWaBV9MvKdFC_1suA2iFjPMO1adnxOh_hCdCWq8iRM8NgLVpltRpdhgZvBeEGQk9tS9XvXNTUUUWOCL-Udi_bp8uRNHbJyxFfpOmCMb2d1hIPl8-R_On4eEf9M/s1600-h/IMG_1799.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963049691138674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMwTFHAo62wJvPADlYBWaBV9MvKdFC_1suA2iFjPMO1adnxOh_hCdCWq8iRM8NgLVpltRpdhgZvBeEGQk9tS9XvXNTUUUWOCL-Udi_bp8uRNHbJyxFfpOmCMb2d1hIPl8-R_On4eEf9M/s640/IMG_1799.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> The apple tree will be raided by possums, raccoons and birds long before the fruit is ready, with the same story for the grapes. It's a rare day when we get a taste of apple or a cluster of grapes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifmkytiiPbb23PytNDKPug9aTajbXLLF19K_176axITajseFSu-8ZPIAiXMghHLFJ78FKSrgWB2TnM9OVFtNVBLvaMAa9_0N18NACvUJ0vu7n5QxQTTBF3vwvXhOo5fGpM29qTknySBE/s1600-h/IMG_1791.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963042513458194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifmkytiiPbb23PytNDKPug9aTajbXLLF19K_176axITajseFSu-8ZPIAiXMghHLFJ78FKSrgWB2TnM9OVFtNVBLvaMAa9_0N18NACvUJ0vu7n5QxQTTBF3vwvXhOo5fGpM29qTknySBE/s640/IMG_1791.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHMLo3crNLaw87fRuqQkSoOKmM7mVZ9LxgGFYE8PYLVbFetpGucsWqMNO78V0afRBSxXtEv6QDwOqD_uRQ6s94O16q16YChHltGneu74rh65xECpvez_9ENQxn0mR9SmfrlecxeHkpbg/s1600-h/IMG_1796.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342963039044086706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizHMLo3crNLaw87fRuqQkSoOKmM7mVZ9LxgGFYE8PYLVbFetpGucsWqMNO78V0afRBSxXtEv6QDwOqD_uRQ6s94O16q16YChHltGneu74rh65xECpvez_9ENQxn0mR9SmfrlecxeHkpbg/s640/IMG_1796.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Coleus and Lobelia brighten a shady spot. </div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xu3N27qwcdpabnmRtWDz5IH2amASo9apK6GoKygfj3GJxnh7PlVy62WPNgTw1GtBt8RDBxBXD5azbJzNY_YstfANv-xW3t5KSPoml29O2aQyLD88FkfSPF1OkPysVd1Tj2bxneOwM8g/s1600-h/IMG_1793.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342962372793666562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xu3N27qwcdpabnmRtWDz5IH2amASo9apK6GoKygfj3GJxnh7PlVy62WPNgTw1GtBt8RDBxBXD5azbJzNY_YstfANv-xW3t5KSPoml29O2aQyLD88FkfSPF1OkPysVd1Tj2bxneOwM8g/s640/IMG_1793.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> English Garden rose by David Austin. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi7h9eZgL6H36adTK3yp5fBYc4FvhAh4nTM7_kqXKhzUDSBNMKFe2enR1ci060L-PRas6_yhhlMPE1ZPLKOJ2GDEOnm4UfgvWVAeaOxA690qZ0lljKEzxjNhELAglVn48H9F5-vuxHAo/s1600-h/IMG_1790.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342962373285780610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi7h9eZgL6H36adTK3yp5fBYc4FvhAh4nTM7_kqXKhzUDSBNMKFe2enR1ci060L-PRas6_yhhlMPE1ZPLKOJ2GDEOnm4UfgvWVAeaOxA690qZ0lljKEzxjNhELAglVn48H9F5-vuxHAo/s640/IMG_1790.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Abbaye de Cluny rose - huge peach blooms. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YPiv4M7AWeyuAhkCvWUEWdaHVWSgDbsMup38iiXOUVD8LDoHXfKubnFtFaKLd9K77Qed5d34xQw2In6NVoS56YCC2553yRkAQk8T6j2PVdoWq7JyLBdLDn2MKwrNppxhpvvM1sVmrdM/s1600-h/IMG_1489.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342962364396302562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7YPiv4M7AWeyuAhkCvWUEWdaHVWSgDbsMup38iiXOUVD8LDoHXfKubnFtFaKLd9K77Qed5d34xQw2In6NVoS56YCC2553yRkAQk8T6j2PVdoWq7JyLBdLDn2MKwrNppxhpvvM1sVmrdM/s640/IMG_1489.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="530" /></a>Bailey, the Leonberger Pup, at 6 months. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZTwHieTcrZ7TjMFIwmBWFq7ZVffuxdtLaYhQS_rkcXaOT0KLn8hJm8Og_IC-TjONQuFoKNWRiZV6Vyqh1siGRsqDxKJ0ELwuvanncAzsNUwbUifVn1GOkEg9H-dMrFjk8O1sj9uC5uc/s1600-h/IMG_1788.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961991257773394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZTwHieTcrZ7TjMFIwmBWFq7ZVffuxdtLaYhQS_rkcXaOT0KLn8hJm8Og_IC-TjONQuFoKNWRiZV6Vyqh1siGRsqDxKJ0ELwuvanncAzsNUwbUifVn1GOkEg9H-dMrFjk8O1sj9uC5uc/s640/IMG_1788.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a>Edens and Morning Glory vine cover an archway. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyi1j2oOwDIOrkzWBXjiCQJ_a9ZbLkucOECnCqhh_jeh3IGprkDZ7rfNgSyNc-FhwufAIV9zBk7DUMbTyi8_yyZZpL0R1-Ia1c6ZXdL07Wp8Pqf0QbmFOWHb-kp_5k6UqqT9IRGErCv-I/s1600-h/IMG_1786.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961988922109442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyi1j2oOwDIOrkzWBXjiCQJ_a9ZbLkucOECnCqhh_jeh3IGprkDZ7rfNgSyNc-FhwufAIV9zBk7DUMbTyi8_yyZZpL0R1-Ia1c6ZXdL07Wp8Pqf0QbmFOWHb-kp_5k6UqqT9IRGErCv-I/s640/IMG_1786.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> Silvery weathered teak Lutyens bench and gazing ball. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl0_ED-xkSlzg8txbMkzbDh3pP9Yx4jtZVpHJ5UzaDJogwjxdvSFo7dXEwCTXIBNysiRIpB8ZEy9hK8n5OZpWZra09qonwJdsFmtYwCTNoUrh4mrKxde6fsBDUVtlNp7E7oHK2Wc1b8U/s1600-h/IMG_1784.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961981996718162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicl0_ED-xkSlzg8txbMkzbDh3pP9Yx4jtZVpHJ5UzaDJogwjxdvSFo7dXEwCTXIBNysiRIpB8ZEy9hK8n5OZpWZra09qonwJdsFmtYwCTNoUrh4mrKxde6fsBDUVtlNp7E7oHK2Wc1b8U/s640/IMG_1784.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>Soft pink many petaled rose - I lost the name for this one long ago. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hZxAgnVCPFeqEDcpAusuHNbJqPXo8F8vbHIh_w45oR0lv4FWz2e69d4gkjR8VJ83UsBEZq6pO01MiQanPDlvZE2WKVnKGnQhuVgOQODHRhGC-JgsG8KoBSuYG6Uv-NRCvipm_ykGoYI/s1600-h/IMG_1783.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342961978820491378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hZxAgnVCPFeqEDcpAusuHNbJqPXo8F8vbHIh_w45oR0lv4FWz2e69d4gkjR8VJ83UsBEZq6pO01MiQanPDlvZE2WKVnKGnQhuVgOQODHRhGC-JgsG8KoBSuYG6Uv-NRCvipm_ykGoYI/s640/IMG_1783.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">No cottage garden is complete without a Fairy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your gardens and remember - they don't have to be perfect to be beautiful!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be posting photos from our Garden tour next! </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Including recipes for our luscious lemon refreshments and instructions for our table projects.) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Keep an eye out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 130%;">Please comment</span></strong> and tell me about your gardens!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love and flowers!</div>Claudine</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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