Happy Thursday, sweet friends! We have enjoyed a beautiful week with warm sunny days and cool nights, perfect for being outdoors.
“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.”
Proverbs 3:7
The light was so beautiful Monday afternoon that I grabbed my camera to take a few photos in and around the garden. After viewing the photos, I decided to share them!
Sunshine ligustrums are beginning to change to their bright chartreuse color! Our spring has been rainy and cool. The sunshine ligustrums need sun in order to show off their beautiful shade of green, finally days of sunshine!
RM prunes all of our panicled hydrangeas in late winter. The Little Lamb hydrangeas (we have two that flank the entrance to the garden) have leafed out beautifully. In the background you might notice new planters.
We recently purchased three large concrete planters and placed them where RM had removed gardenias. The gardenias had never done well, except to provide a lovely fragrance. Candy Corn Spirea, Bayou Bliss Dystileum, and Lemon Lime Nandina were planted. They should fill out and provide color and interest.
The Sarah Bernhardt peony is loaded with buds…
…as are the Karl Rosenfields!
Light and shadows dance across the pasture in late afternoon!
A view of the Sunshine Cottage from the picnic area showing the fence that Butch installed last year. We have not purchased bedding plants, but hopefully today. Our nights have been in the upper thirties and low forties this week, not ideal for planting.
My dear friend gave me this Pink Diamond paniculata hydrangea in late summer of last year. It wintered in a plastic container until a week ago. The hydrangea is at least twenty five years old and I can’t wait to see it bloom this summer.
A view of the arbor that Butch built last year…the lights look so pretty at night!
In the foreground is a vanilla strawberry hydrangea. The candy corn spirea will offer varying shades of color!
Bridal Wreath Spirea bloomed beautifully in spite of the late freeze. We did cover it several nights.
These were the only blooms on the Lady Banks Roses that were planted last fall beneath the new arbor. Hopefully by next spring the vines will have grown enough to cover the arbor and will be as beautiful as the previous ones.
One of my favorite trees is the Kwanzan Cherry…
…its blossoms are stunning!
Our only dogwood tree was beautiful in late March. It is near the woods in a different part of the yard some distance from woodlands often seen in my “picnic-tablesettings”.
Our two Snowball Viburnums suffered a little impact from the freeze, but still produced large and gorgeous blooms.
The Viburnums would no longer be considered bushes, but small trees. I highly recommend planting these as they grow quickly!
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy filled day!
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Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Such a lovely stroll through your gardens! The snowball bush is gorgeous. Looking forward to your Peonies!
I’m glad the weather is warming up for you. Happy Thursday!
Thank you, Nancy and wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Such pretty signs of spring in your garden Pam! Our peonies are budding too, such a happy sight with the promise of blooms to come. Our spireas were frost nipped late March so we lost our blooms this year…sniff. I feel so badly for the peach farmers that took a hit at the the same time. Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather despite the pollen count. Keep Calm and Zyrtec On 🙂 Happy Tuesday ♥
Thank you, Mary. The allergies have definitely hit me. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
A floral welcome this morning is greatly appreciated. We have finally had Spring. It’s been 81 the last three days. Looks like rain on Friday but we need it. Nothing blooming here. Th green field in the background of some of your floral pictures really makes the blooms sing.
I am so happy you are enjoying warmer weather. Happy Friday, Alice!
This was a lovely walk this morning! Beautiful flowers.
Thank you, Carole!
Beautiful Pam! I’m in my yard a bit this morning. I love this time of the year!
Thanks so much!
Your garden is gorgeous! I enjoyed the walk. Everything is so pretty. Happy Thursday. Clara❤️
Thanks so much, Clara. Happy Weekend♥️
Spring is looking beautiful in your garden!
Thanks so much, Penny. I hope you are doing well!
Don’t you love that beautiful chartreuse that pops into the trees at this time of year? I wish they stayed that color all summer but it’s such a gift when it arrives. As you know, we’re behind you — but on the way!
Thanks so much, Jeanie. I do love all the shades of green in the spring!
Your garden looks beautiful any time of year! I am so happy you strolled around with your camera and enjoyed it. a true labor of love by both you and Butch, and it shows! Looking forward to the upcoming blooms~ the Snowballs are stunning!
Thank you, Jenna! We bought bedding plants and hopefully start planting tomorrow!
Your gardens are lovely and so well thought out. Happy spring and gardening to y’all💐
Thanks so much!
Awwwww…Awesome pictures! Breathtaking! Blessings.
Thank you sweet friend!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens Pam! I’m living vicariously through my southern friends for the next several weeks! 🤣 Hope you’re having a lovely April down there!
Thank you, Barbara. I know spring will come your way very soon!
The snowballs look as though they did not even catch the sniffles…simply stunning.
Your peonies look ultra promising and the ligustrum will probably perform their
enhancing trick this summer complimenting the colorful flowers surrounding it.
What a blessing to stroll through your bit of paradise and take in all of Springtime.
It will be time to serve lemonade and treats in the garden before we know it….
Yes, before we know it it will time to serve lemonade and treats. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Mary!
Pam, hi! this spring seems especially beautiful and winsome and glorious! the colors, the flowers, the scents, the textures are all speaking wonder and peace to my winter-weary soul. i’m so grateful.
Thank you, Linda!
Absolutely beautiful, sweet friend! Everything looks so lovely, and I love the new planters. I haven’t done well with the gardenias either, and I am going to have come up with replacements. I have always admired your Sunshine Lingstrums. We planted several, but they seem to have suffered with the early cold snap we had last fall. I thought they were lost, but they are showing a little life. I’m going to be patient and see what happens. Your Snowballs are breathtaking! Mine are starting to get their blooms. Dear friend, I have so enjoyed my visit today. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you, Shannon. I think the sunshine ligustrums will survive, give them time and even cut them back a little!
a great pleasure to walk through your gardens. I’ve always loved the children in the central garden… I’m a veteran and I feel like the grandmother who watches the children grow… Even the stone ones too!!! . a big hug and my congratulations for such beautiful things you show us.
Dolores
Muchas gracias por pasear por el jardín conmigo. Hay mucho por hacer en las próximas semanas. Te mando amor y abrazos!
Pam
Thanks for sharing your stroll through your beautiful gardens – a lovely labor of love!
My pleasure, thank you Mary!
You thanked us for our visit; we thank you for taking us on a tour of your inspiring garden. I love the way God created flowers to bloom at different times, from crocus in March to Mums in October. Each season has its stars!
I agree, Nancy. Each season brings new delights in the garden!
Such beautiful gardens. I know that you enjoy your lovely gardens and your beautiful cottage. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you, Cindy. Happy Weekend!
Beautiful spring flowers Pam. Loved all of it.
Thank you, Dianne!
I loved seeing your April update. I am still trying to patiently await seeing what survived last fall’s (and even this spring’s) transplantings, as well as that harsh arctic blast we had at Christmastime. I love having immature plants and seeing them grow, but sometimes my impatience wants to see more mature plantings. The struggle is real!
I can’t wait to see how your garden is growing. I want to plant a couple of trees and at our age, we probably would never see them mature. Patience is not easy if you garden.
What a paradise!
Thank you!
Oh Pam, your pictures are fabulous of your lovely lovely garden. The snowball viburnums are gorgeous and I love you new cement planters that you have and the Kwanzen cherry blossoms are stunning. I can’t wait to see the peonies in bloom. Happy gardening!
Thanks so much, Kim. I can’t wait for the peonies!
So sweet to visit with you this morning and see how Spring is progressing in your yard! God bless you and your family, sweet friend.
Thank you, my friend!
Pam, I love your garden journal. And your photos are stunning!
Visiting today from Grace At Home #116&117
Thank you, Paula!