When we moved into this house nearly nine years ago, there were no gardens even though the house sits on three and a half acres. Since I love flower gardens and Allen loves to grow veggies, we have been adding to the garden space steadily all these years. This year it seems as if the perennials are exploding! We brought a few of our favorites from our previous home and have been dividing and moving them around. And of course, we have added new ones. We have also added over a hundred trees and bushes! A couple of weeks ago Luke took some pictures of the flowers and herbs.
Four years ago I started these hydrangeas from little tiny starts from my daughter's garden in the country. They have done so well and are just gorgeous this year!
This is just outside of our side entrance. I love to see this little boy reading his book so peacefully in the patch of lamb's ears. He is just so cute!
This little birdbath sits under a huge old oak tree in our backyard. It is a wonderful, sprawling tree that provides a deep shade for the back yard and gives a bit of relief even in the 90+ degree weather we are having right now.
Last year we put in a big round herb garden in the sunny side yard. I wanted it to be in a spot visible from the kitchen window, since I spend so much time in the kitchen. I planted kitchen herbs as well as herbs such as the calendula pictured above, for my soap. I love these brilliant yellow, gold and orange blooms! They are so cheerful and look lovely with the other plants out there.
Lavender is one of my all-time favorites! I have five varieties of this fragrant plant and use them in my lavender soap and shampoo bars. I love running my hands over the plants and smelling the fragrance that is left on the skin. Lavender also repels insects!
I hope you have enjoyed the garden walk!
Blessings!
Diana
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