Becoming the House in the Roses Part two

Old Queen Victoria

We have a wide variety of roses in our garden, antique, tea, Austens and Knockouts. I am quite pleased and fond of the Knockouts. They're the congenial guest in the garden - sweetly behaved not requiring much attention, but always, always giving of themselves. If you need an easy rose to grow that does not require a lot of attention - give the … [Read more...]

Becoming the House in the Roses

David Austin Rose

I love flowers of all kinds, but roses have a particularly soft spot in my heart. I will share with you my roses in two posts. This year they seem to be performing with enthusiasm. Well, here are half of the pictures of the roses I took Thursday evening. I am so very grateful … [Read more...]

Garden Party

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On Saturday, my friend hosted a Garden Party at her home. She asked that I help, my contributions were minimal because of my extra work hours- she and her husband outdid themselves in creating a lovely atmosphere where 16 women enjoyed each other's company, exchanged plants and enjoyed a wonderful potluck luncheon. The weather was overcast and mild … [Read more...]

Feed The Birds…

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Tuppence a bag, tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag... I purchased this brass candelabra a few years back at an Estate auction. I had been wanting to do something creative with it and painted it white. Then it sat for a while - do I put teacups or bowls on top - to make a creative decorative item? I was stalled for a while. Then I saw a picture, … [Read more...]

Garden Journal

April Garden Journal adelightsomelife.com

Spring's Exuberance This year, the flowers seem to be expressing themselves in abundance. I am delighted each day to walk round my garden to see what is coming up and what is blooming. Such a blessing and a gift is a garden.  I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog … [Read more...]

Front Porch Sprucing

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Adding Vibrant Color After receiving the news that someone was pirating my blog name and whole posts from several of my blogging friends, I needed a break. So, fortunately, I had some grocery shopping to do. I stopped at the mailbox and there was a coupon to one of my favorite garden nurseries - off I went. At this nursery, the plants … [Read more...]

Gardening For Geeks

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Book Review. Gardening for Geeks: DIY Tests, Gadgets, and Techniques That Utilize Microbiology, Mathematics, and Ecology to Exponentially Maximize the Yield of Your Garden   As a Home School Mother, one of my major goals was to instill within my children the love of learning and a sense of wonder. I am fascinated by the beauty and … [Read more...]

Cheery Cherry Blossoms

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It is cold and rainy today in Central Georgia, but in my kitchen, these Cherry Blossoms are making it quite cheery. I took a few branches and divided them amongst two vintage buckets I have. Love their patina. I placed these buckets in the corner of my kitchen. I had to cut some of the smaller branches and not wanting to lose a single bud … [Read more...]

Welcome Spring

my neighbor's dogwoods are just beginning to bloom - love their light-green spring color

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” Ranier Marie Rilke I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.  ~Ruth Stout And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose from the dreams … [Read more...]

A Return to Loveliness

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Southeastern Flower Show I have been waiting for this for a long time. The Southeastern Flower Show is a feast for the eyes and for the senses of the garden enthusiast. Landscapers create garden layouts that pique your imagination. I love seeing the practical, the beautiful and the whimsical. Not only that, but there's a section where … [Read more...]