Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Laura Grace's Summer Garden

I'm still on a high from the house party. What a ride it was! Not only did I get to know Tom Chandler, I got to experiment with a young Laura Grace. The two are made for each other. ; )

Since I've written so much in the last week, I thought I'd give you a glimpse into Laura Grace's summer garden. All of these just finished blooming, are blooming now, or will be shortly. I've also added a bit of shade for the hot summer days.  Enjoy! ; )

(All photos Zan Marie Steadham copyright 2010)

Old Yoshino Cherry Tree

lantana

Rose

Lollipop lilies

hydrangeas

Maple tree


Star Gazer Lilies
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18 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    The lilies are _amazing_! Glad you had fun at the house party, and thanks for sharing these lovely photos! :)

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    1. Zan MarieJune 18, 2013 at 7:51 AM

      Thanks. I love lilies. Stick their bulbs in the ground and with a little water and fertilizer, they are show stoppers year after year. ; )

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  2. S.P. BowersJune 18, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    So pretty!

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  3. erikathegreenJune 18, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    You have a lovely garden! Mine is more of a wilderness, crossed with victory garden. I'll post pics on facebook one of these days. I was very glad to meet your characters at the house-party, even if mine didn't actually play together with yours.
    Adrienne

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    1. Zan MarieJune 18, 2013 at 4:24 PM

      Thanks! The garden is the result of 33 years of trial and error finding the right perennials that will thrive with minimal help.

      The house party was wonderful as always. I'm glad you got to try it. Just think, next time, you'll be a vet. ; )

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  4. Sarah MeralJune 19, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Love all the colours in the flowers, but the hydrangeas and lillies are my favorites.

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    1. Zan MarieJune 19, 2013 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks! The hydrangeas are one of the showstoppers in the yard right now. ; )

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  5. Deniz BevanJune 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Gorgeous! Especially the lilies, I don't see those around here very often.
    Are the cicadas out yet?

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    1. Zan MarieJune 20, 2013 at 11:39 AM

      Oh, yes! They're sawing away in the trees as I type.

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  6. Deniz BevanJune 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Aww, I love that sound. Still too cold around here :-(

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    1. Zan MarieJune 20, 2013 at 12:26 PM

      Well, you might get tired of them after days on end. ; )

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  7. Deniz BevanJune 20, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Never!
    At least, I never did during summers in Turkey, and that's what it reminds me of now...

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    1. Zan MarieJune 20, 2013 at 3:03 PM

      We have cicadas *and* June bugs that sound a lot like them. One saws during the day and the other in the evening. ; )

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  8. Deniz BevanJune 20, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Lovely!

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  9. Charlotte Rains DixonJune 24, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    The garden is so beautiful. My favorite is the cherry tree. What fun!

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    1. Zan MarieJune 24, 2013 at 1:08 PM

      Thanks, Charlotte. That's one of the advantages of setting your story in your own neighborhood. You know what blooms when. ; )

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  10. JoannJuly 2, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Zan, the flower photos are magnificent, and I always enjoy your blog entries. Sorry I don't respond more often to your comments on my blog, or to your blog, but time is at an absolute minimum right now. HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER ! Joann

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