Someday I hope my yard is filled with hyrdangea bushes. I just love the intensity of the colors and the tight clumps of petals.
For intoxicating scents, I choose lilacs and lily of the valley. If you have never seen lily of the valley, you are missing out on one of the most delicate and delightful flowers there is. Spring wouldn't be complete without these flowers.
The dahlia - a true beauty! I love the petal structure and the beautiful color combinations this flower displays.
Ranunculas look like they are made out of tissue paper and I have loved them since I first saw them as a child at a ranuncula field near my home in San Diego. Do these grow in Philly?
I have been trying to beautify our backyard, and am not pleased with the results. I realized this is because I am forced to buy plants that I really don't like due to financial restraints. My planters are filled with vinca, petunias, and marigolds, none of which inspire me. So, I thought I would devote this blog to the flowers I really love and wish I could plant all over my yard.
4 comments:
I love it!! Virtual flower garden it's the wave of the future. One day it will be a reality!
I love hydranges & lily of the valley too! My mom always had lots of lily of the valley and when I was little she told me that they were little tea cups that fairies had left upside down after a tea party. We're in the same boat as far as a gardening budget - I just have some petunias in my planter on the porch because they were the cheapest :)
Megan
Try Zinnias you can grow them from seed easy, the seeds are cheap, and they are a very pretty flower. Super hardy too, they do great in the middle of summer when everthing else is wilting. I'll throw some pictures up on our blog. You can get ranunculas cheap if you buy the little bulbs. I think I got 12 for $4 bucks at home depot. They only sell the bulbs in the fall though.
Matt
Hello,
My Name is Jeff Barnhurst, I am a semi retired Union Electrician from Las Vegas Nev. My family originated from Philadelphia Barnhurst's Joseph and Samuel Who were Brothers.
I was told once by an Aunt, that if someone has our name we are related. I currently live just across the River from Philly, and been here for 4 years now, and I am loving it.
The idea for a virtual dream garden is a good one :-). I just happen to have a few photo's hanging around if you ever need some. ;-)
I am a nature Photographer, also
we make wonderful natural soaps and whipped Shea Butter, which is to die for, if you have never had it.
We have a small booth on the Week ends at Headhouse Square on South Street, also we are helping a friend open a day spa Tea and coffee house on Walnut and 21st.
Give me a holler some time or
come down and see us.
You can reach me at. jeff@auroraevisions.com
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