My Garden in June...
by
Lori Jackson
After a long, dry winter that was mild compared to most, we experienced a very cold spring that has been followed with lots of violent storms. We have been luck compared to so many...and I count my blessings every day.
My boxes are supposed to be red, white and blue but my petunias aren't doing much so far. Red and green may just have to work.
The geranium in the white urn is an example of an overwintered plant. They have tended to bloom later, but much more profusely.
Just found that decorative trike...had hoped to add a bicycle this year, but they are bringing too dear a price. Found this rusty old fellow at an antique/junk shop and spiffed it up with spray paint and impatiens.
Love the containers...
One of my favorite places to sit. This garden is in deep shade in the hottest parts of the day but gets dappled light throughout the morning.
My bleeding hearts were spectacular this spring, but I expect them to fade soon as it has turned so hot. There is a container garden behind them that will step into the limelight when that happens.
Been having fun making beaded wind chimes this summer. My husband didn't even blink when I asked him to drill holes in 60 pieces of thrifted silverware.
Love this old tool box, but the long, dry winter took a favorite clematis of mine and the one in the background here is recently planted.
I do have to get after the catnip, but I love the look of it.
Started this clematis last year and for whatever reason, a dry winter did not phase it. It is fully three times bigger than it was last year. It is climbing a ten foot pole with a birdhouse on top.
Added a mirror to the garden this year. Wasn't sure I would like the look, but I love it.
We have a yard waste dump that accepts cement rubble. When my husband saw this old birdbath base, he knew I would love it. It took me a year to figure out what to do with it.
Love ironwork...the yellow was a piece I found at a thrift store. Of course, I had to paint it.
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I love wind chimes. Have wanted a really big one for many years, but HOLY COW, they can be expensive ($200 and more!). Was out garage sale-ing with my sis in Story, Wyoming last summer and stumbled on a whole yard full of chimes for sale. Sis owns a lodge/resort, so she is also always looking. When I asked, hoping to buy the big one, she replied $75. I was trying to decide if I wanted to pay that much for one when the gal corrected herself. She wanted $75 for ALL of them--like eight wind chimes!! We about fell all over ourselves pulling out the cash. ;-)
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I love the eclectic look of your garden and there are so many interesting things to explore. Makes me want to stay a while and just relax.
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