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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

~~~Around the Yard~~~~~

Last night after dinner I decidee to walk around the yard and take some pictures. The hydrangeas are just starting to flower so I wanted to capture that. This one is a SURPRISE this year: we have had it for at least 20 years and it has always been pure white. This year it is flowering blue! Maybe the chemicals from the new driveway influenced that????
 Aren't they the prettiest things???? I ADORE hydrnageas!
 This stone wall is the front of the garage.
 This is a perennial called astilbe. We have some pink, red and white ones around the yard.
 All of my hydrangeas were FREE!!!!!! I used to work at a florist and when the hydrangeas got a little old she would THROW THEM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, I dug them all out of the trash, brought them home and planted them. I think we have about 10 or 12 bushes.

 These are cinnamon ferns that are as tall as I am!!!!!
 Beautiful PINK astilbe!

 The hummingbird flag at the pond.
 Dappled sun was coming through the trees. SO pretty!

 AAAUUUGGHHH!!!!! This is evidence that the DEER have been snacking on my hydrangeas:(:(

 2 very large hydrangeas on each side of the swing......that Joe built.
 My braided hibiscus is still blooming. Love it!
Thanks for stopping by. I love to read your comments. XO, Pinky
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9 comments:

  1. KathysueJune 14, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Pinky your yard is looking so pretty, I can only imagine how it all looks in person!!! Love the blue of the hydrangeas, Kathysue

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  2. DebbiedoosJune 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Looking so nice Pinky. You tend to your flowers and it shows. Mine are wilting away.

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  3. MaryJune 14, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Oh I so love hydrangeas! How wonderful you rescued them & planted them! I didn't realize deer ate the blooms :-)

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  4. On Crooked CreekJune 14, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Pinky,
    Breathtaking florals, dear! Thanks for sharing!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  5. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Amazing garden and flowers dear Pinky, I love it!

    Have a nice day,kisses:)

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  6. Katherines CornerJune 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    You have a beautiful yard! Thank you for the tour. I did a little tour around our yard recently at Katherines Corner. I am loving your hibiscus! I enjoyed my visit to you blog. Hugs

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  7. TraciJune 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    So pretty!!! We cleared out a flowerbed that was a bit out of control this weekend & my plan is to plant hydrangeas. Do they do well with some sun?

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  8. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Your yard looks so peaceful... and beautiful. I love hydrangeas. I bet you decorate with them all summer and fall long!
    Yvonne

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  9. DoloresJune 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Your yard and flowers are so beautiful!!!

    It's so dry here, everything is turning brown.....

    Hugs,

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Thanks you for leaving your lovely comments. xo, Pinky