~~Monday Evening Post~~
SUNFLOWERS and other garden pictures today ...I painted a bird picture, made some spaghetti, Adam (my baby..23 years old ) came for lunch, dug out my dehydrator and am drying some apricots,
cleaned some and just stayed home alllllllllllll day (:) It was nice~~
First SUNFLOWER '08
I took this picture when the daisies were in full bloom, they are gone now and I chopped them off~~
front yard trees at dusk~
front yard trees at dusk~
cosmos this year
my hydrangea
apple an apricot tree
Not sure what it is ..has a little yellow flower
ornamental green maple bush~~
Ivy taking over my steps~~
the garden only 2 months ago
the garden now(:) huge~!! I have afew pumpkins too~~!! Yea~!!!
the FARMERS MARKET metal sign I bought from Polly @ Countingyourblessings.. POLLY
Its really perfect for my potting bench and gourds..especially with the grapes and grape vines tumbling over it(:) Thanks POLLY~~ She also has some of my birdnest pictures in her little storefront(:)~
Painted this bird picture today~~
~~BIRD on Eggplants~~(:)
Scallop Becky'(above top right) is now a peach girl(:)
Her blog today is filled with yummy peaches~~
TAGGED~ YUP ME (:)
BY LEA @ the wonderful ''Shabby Olde Potting Shed'' blog
LEA
Go to visit with her~~(:)
Go see her it is a fun place to go~~
http://shabbyoldepottingshed.blogspot.com/
Here goes~~
6 things about me(:)
1. People are all my friends, even if they don't know it~~LOL
2. Love to email~~
3. Carry too much weight~~
4. Got a new red 'couch cover' yesterday~
5. Don't ever want to fly~(:O)
6. Worry too much~~
Glad you all came over for a visit(:)
Wow, your yard and garden are beautiful, Patty. That's great that you have the room for such a nice garden plot.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Brenda :)
Love the before and after picture of your garden! A lot can happen in two months! Your bird painting came out really nice! Very original sitting on eggplants! You sure did a lot in one day.
ReplyDeletedenise
Such a lovely yard, love your apricot tree, wow..... I would love an oak tree in my yard,but I heard it takes at least 50 years to get acorns....I can't wait that long by then I will have forgotten what to do with them LOL !!
ReplyDeleteYour yard is very sweet its looks like a wonderful place to sit with a book and relax.
Love the picture of the birds sitting on the eggplant that is so sweet,its simple and sweet.
Take care,
Diane
Hi Patty..I love your garden...you are so blessed!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the birdie paintings too...how very very sweet! I am loving our weather..yes indeed!
Hi Patty,
ReplyDeleteWhew- you had a very busy day.
Love your yard, love how lush and green everything is.
I like the new look of your blog. I am playing catch up right now.
hugs to you my friend,
Barb
You have a wonderful garden, lot's of variety. Next year I need to plant sunflowers. I love them.
ReplyDeleteI really like that picture you painted too. I adore birds.
Patty, Patty,Patty,Patty...
ReplyDeleteYour garden, and bit of earth is SPLENDID! 3 cheers from the SHED!
hIP HIP hOORAYYY
HIP HIP HOORAYYY
HIP HIP HOOOOORAYYYyyYyyYy!
I am SO impressed.
BUT: YOUR BIRDIE.... HOW COME SOME PEOPLE GET ALL the talent; that is what I'd like to know?!!
LASTLY... I ADORE... YOUR PICTURE WITH THE PARASOL!!! ;)
I sure enjoyed my stay in your garden! And your birds are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd so are you under that parasol!
Becky
Hello Patty,
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, I love the before garden picture, WOW WEE, the after is amazing! I love your garden sign from Polly too, the gourds are so cool displayed in front of it...
Hope your having a wonderful week, bet your enjoying your hot sunny eastern Wa. weather, we finally got some rain here in Port Orchard! YEA!!!! I was able to do other garden chores instead of watering.
XO,
DL
Hi Patty...stay at home days are some of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is just beautiful...love the hot pink cosmos and I love apricots...do you get many?
The sunflower header looks neat and I like the zinnias, they turned out great:). I like the blog changes too...you have been having fun.
Tweet birdie picture...hugs, Linda
Patty, how did I miss myself!
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much for making me so peachy! I've never looked sweeter!
Love ya!
Becky