my garden and a new blog recommendation

So maybe someone is interested in what my garden is doing right now.

It's so hard to show these pictures after all the gorgeous English gardens I've shown.

But it is what it is.

I took these top 2 pictures the day I left on my trip which was way back in May.

I thought I was going to miss the hydrangeas blooming.

But I was way wrong...they are still going at it.

remind me to level out that birdbath.

Actually the whole garden is doing well especially considering the heat we've been having.

I went to a yard sale a couple of weeks ago and saw this victorian chaise.

I didn't inquire as to the price b/c I had just gotten home and I knew it was probably too expensive.

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But I as I was driving by the house the next day, I saw the chaise off to the corner in the front yard.

I pulled over and knocked on the door.  It's the same house that I bought the mirror frame that hangs over my sofa, remember that?

Anyway, the sweet woman said no one had bought it and that I could have it.

She needed to get rid of it...so I obliged.
Isn't it beautiful?

I'm getting a second production of the *Janet* rose right now which is really looking up from last year.  I'm pretty sure it is a David Austin rose.  

So while it's no English garden, I'm fairly content.


Oh and I want you all to know of what can only be described as one of the best blogs I have Ever read.  She is a complete nutcase and you will Love her.  Trust me.

So please go and check out Victoria Elizabeth Barnes

Her blog is fairly new so you can actually go back into her archives and get caught up quickly.

Enjoy!