Doodle Rose

I really have no idea what the official name from this rose it. All I know is that Doodle's bring me at least one a week. So that is the new names that we have adopeted around here. I an going to try to root one of these somewhere in the backyard next spring.

Morning, Glory

All these beautiful, delicate morning glories were started from seeds that I harvested last year. I just threw them all in a bag and mixed them up. Next years we created the most perfect place for them to grow. They can just go crazy without any worry of taking up too much room and strangling any other flowers. I am so excited!

Granny's Blooms

First I must confess...these blooms are not from our gardens. I took some of the neighborhood rummies on a little road trip to Loveland to check out Granny's Garden School. The Garden School is on school property and there are flower and vegetable beds literally everywhere. I'm wondering how it all gets watered. I imagine they have an army of volunteers.




















There were lots of other things to see and to do. Check out the main family blog for more pictures of our day.

Aster

We only have about six of these little asters. Doodles loves to sit on the right beside them and pick them off, one and one.

Trimming The Bushes

MArk and I took time out to finally trim back the knowckout rose bushes beside the bus stop. I am hoping to root these and plant them in the yard in the spring under a cloche. I have been able to start three rose bushes that way. So keep your fingers crossed...I really need a greenhouse.

Most Beautiful

Last week was a little bit of a challenging week and I think Doodles and family knew that. So to put a smile on my face and bring the pep back to my step, they shared one of their beautiful roses. And it smells just a pretty as it looks. It is still in a wine bottle on the kitchen table. It smells just like the rose water that 'old' ladies love! I am wondering if I can start my only little rose bush from this cutting?

Trying to Survive

The sedum finally decided to shine. And the bees are loving it!
I have no idea what this is. After the first bloom I cut it way back and I am shocked that it has come back. Anyone know what the name of this beauty is?
I love how the colors of the bugs stand out on the purple pod. And did you see the one that is trying to get away in the bottom right corner?
The Inpatients are hanging on...just by a wing and a prayer. I can't seem to give them enough water.

FYI....I am harvesting seeds...if you would like some send me an email.
9black-eyed Susan's, Cone flowers, marigolds, Daisy's, zinnias, hyacinth bean, morning glories)

Summers Last Life

I am in awe of the resilience of some of the flowers we have growing in the yard.These marigolds were started from seed that I harvested two years ago.
I was trimming the climbing hydrangea and found a wren nest with an egg. I wonder if the parents abandoned the egg. I will have to check it to see if they come back. Poor thing.
Our flowers are few and far between. They were started from see from last years harvest. Maybe next year there will be more.