After my post this morning I let the representative at Proven Winners know I had posted about one of the trial plants I had received last year. Unbeknownst to me this plant is not in production due to production issues so rather than leave the post up and get everyone excited about that coneflower I took the post down and am posting again. That post was the oops in the title. This is the first time I have posted more than once in one day in years but here goes.
I thought I'd share some more photos from the gardens. The above variegated hydrangea was a HUGE hit during Saturday's garden tour. Never mind there are about 75 more hydrangeas here-many in bloom and many yet to bloom. This one apparently was unique and not very common in gardens so it got a lot of oohs and ahs.
It also decided to bloom in a big way just in time for the tour. I didn't even realize it was blooming as I have been busy and not in the garden much lately. I miss the garden a lot.
This is a long shot on the north side of my house. This bed is a plant and forget bed as I have not done anything to it. Ferns, astilbes (another interesting plant to visitors), hydrangeas, Japanese boxwoods, hostas, and camellias frolic in this Foundation bed.
The Greenhouse, aka Non-Pool Garden is coming into its own. It is one of my favorites if not the favorite. 'Annabelle' hydrangeas are in full bloom. I am adding more of these to the beds as I love their blowsy look at me 'Marilyn Monroe' looks with their platinum blond heads.
Here's a bigger shot. The wine bottles were a big hit. Many visitors commented on the neat idea of displaying bottles in this manner. I suspect we'll see many more wine bottle rebar flowers in gardens around my area.
The Rear Center Bed is problematic and I have been working it a bit. The issues seem to be with tall plants in the wrong spots and with the Love in a Mist seedheads. The seedhead are not quite ripe so I left the brown stems up for function. This was not such a big hit but worked for me. Hey, it's my garden!
The Sunny Perennial Border has lots and lots of daylilies blooming. I added several more named cultivars just yesterday including a groundcover daylily that is SO cool. I am very excited about that one 'Mardi Gras Parade' because I got 20 fans from one clump and have used it to edge a bed and it looks great! The one pictured is NOT 'Mardi Gras Parade'. I have no idea what cultivar it is but am trying to identify daylilies this summer.
Hostas are blooming. Some visitors noted they do not like hosta blooms and often cut them off. I agree that some hostas do not have nice blooms but there are so many that do that the blooms can be quite attractive. 'Guacamole' even has fragrant blooms when it blooms later this summer. It's a great one for blooms. I wish I knew which cultivar this hosta is because its blooms are very nice too.
Alright, I was contacted about a give a way just this morning. I thought you readers might like this particular give a way. It is from Serenity Health based in Wisconsin and is a set of two owls. The company has offered to ship these owls directly to one lucky reader of this blog. The winner will be chosen Wednesday, June 20th. I will contact the winner directly so if your email is not public or I don't have it you will need to contact me. My email is listed on my profile. I will post the winner's name on Friday, June 22nd. You need only leave me a comment here so I'll know you would love to win these beautiful owls. I don't even have them myself and thought since I liked them so much you all might like them too. I've never done this type of give a way from a company on the blog before but why not? You all deserve it.
The winner will be chosen RANDOMLY. I like random contests so that everyone has an equal chance to win. Only one entry per person-one comment equals one entry. You all enjoy your day. I really must get to work....
in the garden....
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I can see why the hydrangea was a hit! I added on last year to our garden but it's had some reversions back to the non variegated form. I think I need to take some cuttings of the variegated parts to make sure we have a good variegated one! I really like the lacecaps.
ReplyDeleteMine is reverting too Dave. It's very frustrating but I do understand it. I love the blooms and apparently it is doing okay. I've been able to divide a few slips off from it-very easy to do. Lacecaps are sure unique.
Deletewe love the hosta blooms. wouldn't think of cutting them down
ReplyDeleteJudie you did it! Woohoo! One in three chances to win so far! See ya Thursday.
DeleteI love the idea of the wine bottle flowers. It makes the garden look so whimsical! The Hydrangea looks like it's covered in little white butterflies!
ReplyDeleteLNL, So glad you like the wine bottles. It was so simple and easy and definitely whimsical. White butterflies on the shrub is perfect!
DeleteForgot to say welcome to In the Garden with Tina and Skeeter!
DeleteTamera
ReplyDeleteI love the hostas pictured above. I will have to google what some not-so-nice hosta blooms look like. By the way, the owls for the give-away look really cute, and like they would be a great addition to any garden/outdoor space.
Tamara, I see you made it-yeah! If you decide to start a blog let me know and I'll do my best to help you out. See you on the 19th.
DeleteEverything looks so lush Tina! Wish I could be there and tour your garden. I am one of those that likes the hostas blooms, but do cute them off pretty quickly as I have heard they are not good for the plants. Is that true??
ReplyDeleteLinda, no, I do not think hosta blooms bother a hosta at all. The blooms of any plant are to produce seeds and once the seeds are produced then the plant is done for the season-usually but not always-but that is true of all plants. Cutting off the blooms of any plant may save some energy but it is really not necessary for hostas. The hostas will do what they do whether the blooms are cut off or not. To try it out cut off some blooms and leave some and see if you see any difference.
DeleteI see why the hydrangea was such a hit. It is beautiful. You daylilies are really adding some color just like those bottle displays. They are fun and easy. My garden is sporting A LOT of love in the mist pods right now. So, see, it's all the rage. Everyone should have some. Ha!
ReplyDeleteThose owls are too cute. Count me in!
You are in! Love in a mist pods-ha-love that attitude with those pods!
DeleteI also had some oohs and ahs when I saw the first picture. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteGuess I missed the first post, darn.
As you know I have always loved owls so ofcourse I think they are adorable. I have 2 owls in the veggie garden now but I dug up across the whole front of the house this spring and more would look very nice there.
Mom, I do know you love owls and I thought of you right away. It might very well be your name chosen!
DeleteI like hosta blooms but only selectively. First I like all white hosta flowers, then any that are fragrant, and then any that are proportional to the plant. A good example would be the mouse ears hostas that have sturdy squat flowers in a nice color that add to the ornamental value of the plant. Your garden looked gorgeous for the tour.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Carolyn!
DeleteWell I read the first post too, lol. I have a variegated hydrangea it has never bloomed, yours gives me hope. I might make you a little ceramic tile that says, "Hey, it's my garden!"
ReplyDeleteThose owls are adorable and I am so glad you don't have an obstacle course for entering this giveaway. I will be hosting one soon for the opening of my etsy shop..
Darla, They like tough love I think. This one blooms only like every other year and it is nearly ten years old!
DeleteWell, I saw the post and left a comment. I still was wondering about their longevity in the garden? Anyway, your garden looked great in the images and I bet better on the tour. Some hosta flowers get the ax and others are allowed to stay, depends on how large they are. The bigger white flowers are a keeper.
ReplyDeleteDonna, Those little coneflowers rock and are holding up fine here after one year. I'll keep trialing them and see if they stand the test of time. Hosta flowers seem to be the point here. I'm thinking I might need to post on hosta flowers soon.
DeleteHas been a long time since you did a second posting in one day. Ha, and for good reason today... My hosta are blooming as well. I love the blooms and see bees on them a lot so they stay. But heck, I cannot seem to cut any blooms as I feel I am killing my baby's! LOL... Hey, Can I be entered into this contest? Me loves those owls and would enjoy them in the Garden.... If not, oh well, I tried... hee hee...
ReplyDeleteMethinks probably not my friend. Yes, long time on second postings. What joy! I'm surprised you made it over here as this posting is out of character as you know I am fairly regimented with the blog. have a great weekend!
DeleteAhh, the owls have lured out a lurker. I have been enjoying your blog for the past month and have felt it was time well spent to even delve into posts from earlier times. Your photos are great and your copy very informative. I will rejoice for whomever wins the adorable owls and feel good that they have a new home!
ReplyDeletemichaele you are too funny! I enjoy your sense of humor. All are welcomed here and no need to comment-only to be eligible this time though! Hello and welcome and it's always good to hear from readers. What a sweet sentiment for the owls!
DeleteTina,, your garden reflects you so well,, calm, comfortable and at peace with the world.. I do so enjoy walking thru Tiger Gardens and seeing all the creativity that goes into each plot.. not ashamed to admit I am gonna steal some of those ideas and try to do them as well as you have.. dont know where I would put them,, lol, but some owls would be welcome in my lil space!!! Terrie
ReplyDeleteHi Terrie! Glad you made it on the blog! Use all the ideas you like that's what they are there for. You are entered in the drawing. Glad you figured it out! Come visit anytime and thanks for your help on the tour and Alex too!
DeleteA most enjoyable tour of your beautiful gardens. I do like the lily. I'm trying to tag my plants so I can see what they are. Memory is not what it used to be. My hydrangea has not bloomed. I had thoughts of moving it to see if that would help. I do like whimsy in my garden & the owls would be perfect. I finally got my bottle tree. Also a few bowling balls. Whhhhh Hooooo.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it Lola! Find out what kind of hydrangea you have first to be sure it is not supposed to bloom yet. The paniculatas don't bloom until later. If it is a mophead those sometimes bloom and sometimes don't so don't move it until you know what kind and why it hasn't bloomed. Yeah on the bottle tree!
DeleteMy garden is still in late spring flowers. , My hydrangea has barely leafed out and the hostas have just started to peak out of the ground. I was away for two weeks so i'm running to catch up with weeding. As always your garden looks fabulous Tina.
ReplyDeleteAway in a warm spot too! Lucky you Melanie!
DeleteI am a fan of your wine bottles decoration too very inspiring. Your garden plants look more lively now that summer comes.
ReplyDeleteMKG, The summer starts the garden looking good then it dries up very soon:( We have droughts here and I think you too in the summer? Glad you like the wine bottles!
DeleteThose owls are so cute! The variegated hydrangea would be a big hit with me too. I'm falling in love with variegation lately. I have a variegated, ornamental oregano plant that never ceases to amaze me with the size and color of its leaves.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a variegated oregano-I bet it is neat!!
DeleteHi tina
ReplyDeleteWOW! That must be a huge hit! Your new hydrangea flower is so beautiful!! Its leaves are beautiful too. I love this type of hydrangea so much!!
Thank you for your useful advice in your old post on garden landscape and designs. It was very helpful!
Sapphire, Glad you like the hydrangea. The hydrangeas are all pretty special to me due to childhood memories.
DeleteSerenity Cove would love Serenity Owls:)
ReplyDeleteI Love the Hydrangea. Did I read right? You have 75 Hydrangeas on your property? Wow!! I'm impressed. How many acres do you garden?
Hi Pearl, those Serenity Owls would go right along with your blog name now wouldn't they? I will use a random number generator so you never know they might soon be yours!
DeleteAt last count 38 hydrangeas in the front yard and about 35-40 in the backyard. I really must get a better count. I have four types: paniculatas, macrophylla, arborescens, and quercifolia-all pretty much equal in count. They don't all bloom at once though. I have only one acre. The hydrangeas are clustered in gardens and almost all gardens have at least one. I bet hydrangeas grow in Ohio with those lovely hostas you showcased on your blog.
Tina, Thats amazing. I only have 4 hydrangea's. Actually 3 because 2 of them are the same.
ReplyDeleteWade and Gatton is in Bellville which is close to Mansfield. Are you talking about Louisville Ohio? I live about an hour south of there. Wade and Gatton is approx 1 hour west from where I live.
Pearl, I buy hydrangeas on sale or propagate my own. One year an oakleaf gave me 26 seedlings! So far I've been able to site most of them but it is getting hard. I'll check out Wade and Gatton at some point. They sound neat!
DeleteI can see why that hydrangea got a lot of attention Tina. It's gorgeous! I'm sure your garden was the hit of the tour ~ you have so many plants and different garden areas. It's really remarkable. I hope you get to spend more time in your garden soon. I would miss being away from mine too.
ReplyDeletebtw ~ the "Angelica" perfume I posted about is a combination of green ivy, red magnolia blossoms, wild angelica, verdant galbanum & violet petals. I can't really describe the scent other than it's refreshing and kind of crisp. Not overly flowery or very strong. I hope you see the line somewhere and can check it out. I like that it's American made too.
So many incredible gardens Kathleen that all were hits of the tour. All were very unique and different. I've seen all of them and I think the uniqueness is a neat thing.
Delete75 hydrangeas?? I would be in heaven visiting your garden, Tina! I'd love to be in the drawing for these cute owls, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's not so overwhelming or underwhelming as you may think Rose. Not all bloom at the same time. The paniculatas are only beginning their blooms as the other ones are going buy. You are entered in the random drawing. I'll be using a number generator punching in as many qualified comments as are one here on the night of June 20. So far 1 in 19 chances if I counted right!
DeleteI just love your blog and I always find inspiration reading the posts. Thanks for the chance to win a set of owls....they would be great for my garden to ward off the birds!!!
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I am new to posting, but have been reading your blog for months. I love all of the interesting ideas that I see here and the beautiful gardens. I am actually in the area that Skeeter lives. Thanks for the chance to win a set of owls....they would be a great asset to my garden!!!
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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DarleneS, You are entered-1-19 chances so far. Thanks for your kind comments. We are very happy you are enjoying the blog and getting ideas. It's how we are inspired too! It's great you live near Skeeter as her gardens would be most similar to yours. Have you ever thought of starting your own blog? It's very easy and if you need some help just let us know.
DeleteDo you have an issues with fungal spots on your hydrangea leaves? I have them on one of mine... :-( May trim off all the infected leaves now, while the bush is small, hopefully it will take care of it.
ReplyDeleteI wondered what happened to the earlier post...it was listed in my Google reader.
Not sure how I missed this post - but thanks for the heads up about your GiveAway! I'd be thrilled to win :)
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