My back garden is dominated by the larkspur. I should thin it out to let other plants thrive, but they are so pretty I can’t bring myself to do it!
Narrow Leaf Coneflower – The only one I seem to have luck with
The Natives are Restless
Native Prickly Pear
Frog Fruit
Blanketflower
Mexican Hat – My favorite
Milkweed Vine
Sunflowers – Popping up everywhere
No idea what this little guy is, but the clear petals are very unique
Finishing off with my new yard art!
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We spotted our first baby deer this weekend. Since we let our grass grow out for the wildlife, Momma thought it was a perfect spot and left the baby for the day. She was watching from afar, but the baby just stayed put and napped. Every once in a while you’d see a little head pop up. Hard to believe this cute little guy will grow up to be such a nuisance.
I chased this guy around for about 5 minutes, and this was the best picture I was able to snap.
Golden-Fronted Woodpecker
These two have a nest in the pole of the basketball hoop. This is their second year with the same location.
Black Crested Titmouse
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Follow me on a sneak peek of Inside Austin Gardens Tour. The tour takes place this Saturday, May 3rd.
First Stop – Dugie & David Graham’s Garden – 1817 Canonero Drive 78746
This garden stands out with it’s amazing views, and gorgeous pond.
This front bed was recently planted, and consists of low-water, deer-resistant plants. In fact Dugie told us that she strictly sticks to her once a week watering schedule.
Heading around the corner to the back. You’ll notice there are no fences surrounding the property.
The only fence surrounds this sunny vegetable garden.
I love this pieced together stone wall. Which leads to …
This stunning pond
Moving on …
Second Stop – Jerry Naiser’s Garden – 7103 Montana Norte, Austin TX 78731
This garden is focused on irrigation and outdoor living spaces.
You enter the back garden to this cool water feature. I have to say it was a little warm at 80+ degrees though.
I’ve never had hanging planters, due to the watering. Jerry has found a way to deal with the issue.
This outdoor seating area, nestled in the shade would provide an oasis even in the heat of Texas summer.
On we go …
Third Stop – Ken and Robin Howard Moore’s Garden – 3305 Big Bend Dr 78731
This garden included an impressive collection of yard art, and lush landscaping.
You are greeted with this lovely set of iron trellises.
Just what I need, another reason to drink gin.
Peggy Martin Rose in all it’s glory.
More Yard Art
Down the Road …
Fourth Stop – Austin Neal’s Garden – 1106 Northwestern Ave 78702
Stands out due to modern architecture and creative reuse.
Agaves against the reclaimed gate
The horsetail reed really pops against this colored wall.
The small veggie garden is watered with Ollas. I’ve recently been introduced to them and am curious if they will discuss them on the tour.
Rounding the Bend …
Fifth Stop – Lori Daul’s Garden – 3231 Oak Alley 78745
Lovely lush garden with an incredible mix of roses and agaves
You are greeted with this pair of Agaves. Not sure hold old they are, but wow!
Great use of stocktanks
The agaves just blend into the landscape.My husband told me once he hated agaves, just reminded him too much of a sparse Phoenix desert garden. Not so in Lori’s garden.
Not to be shown up by the agaves, this spineless prickly pear fits in beautifully as well.
That’s it for the homes. Make sure to stop by the Extension Office as well. This was my first visit and there was a raised-bed veggie garden and a good mix of sun and shade plants.
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Rise N Shine
After two hail storms in a week and a dip into the 30s last night, I’m happy that anything is blooming at all. To show just what a crazy spring it’s been, I looked at last years bloom day pics and found all the same blooms for 3/15. I hope summer follows spring and is a month behind this year too. Wishful thinking!
Thanks to Carol from May Dreams for hosting Bloom Day.
Roses
Livin Easy
Martha Gonzales
Bulbs
Clusiana Tulips
Narcissus
Had to go into the greenhouse for this one
Satsuma
Wildflowers
Pink Primrose
Bluebonnets
Back Yard
Cemetery Iris
California Poppy
Possumhaw Holly
Columbine
A few new additions from this past weekend
Samantha Lantana
Lilac Hibiscus
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