Posted in backyard, Spring on April 1, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The roses are just starting to bloom, still a week or two out from peak bloom. This year’s first rose was Marie Daly, followed closely by Marie Gonzales. I am still waiting on Sweet Pea and Belinda’s Dream
Posted in backyard, Uncategorized, Winter on December 8, 2017| 2 Comments »
Looking outside now it is hard to believe that the picture above was just this morning. It warmed up to a still-chilly 52 degrees today and melted away last night’s magic.
It started snowing yesterday evening when the temperatures were already dancing around freezing. It continued dusting us for several hours, enough to actually accumulate. That is quite a feat here in Austin.
The snow wasn’t predicted. Instead we were supposed to hit a light freeze. I covered the more tender of the veggies beds, but left the spinach, chard, and carrots uncovered. I was a little worried at the scene this morning, but other than a slight burn on the chard, the veggies looked pretty good this afternoon.
Scenes from the Frontyard
Scenes from the Backyard
Can’t forget the Yard Art
Posted in backyard, coneflower on July 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »
It wasn’t intentional, but somehow my back garden became almost entirely purple. I get some columbine in the spring, and some turk’s cap and betony are currently blooming, but other than that, all shades of purple.
Buddleia — Seems “Royal Red” is purple
Coneflowers
Winecup
Greg’s Mistflower
Lamb’s Quarters
Ruelia Nudiflora – Native Petunia
Larkspur … in July??
Fall Obedient Plant — in July?
Can’t believe I have Larkspur and Fall Obedient Plant blooming simultaneously
Posted in backyard, Yard Art on April 20, 2015| 2 Comments »
Found these at an Estate Sale for $5, in a faded white. A pop of color is all this back wall needed. As an added bonus, I can see them from the kitchen window.
The flamingos had faded to a pale pink, and were getting lost in the sea of roses. Now they’re back.
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