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This must be a time of rest. It would seem that the beautiful blooms here to the right have disappeared and taking their place are the most precious beginnings of the most succulent peaches ever grown at home. I was amazed at the number of peaches beginning their growth cycle on Bruce's tree behind the house. The young one I have on my balcony ought to get more sun. Perhaps then it, too, would bear fruit this year.
For the Flower Lovers Among You....
Alphonse Maria Mucha happens to be one of my all-time favorite artists. His depiction of florals, foliage and the human form lends itself so readily to the inclusion in garden accessories. I would, if allowed, line every wall of the arbor with one of his highly detailed works.
If the Mucha Style Enchants You, too....
Perhaps several more would whet your appetite and appreciation even more and I'd be only too happy to share a few of my special loves with you...They will have to wait for another site, however, since I tend to get carried away with the artworks.
There are several prominent flowers seen throughout the Carolinas. Because of the year-round temperate weather, Pansies will be found in profusion throughout the winter here. Comes the spring, the Jessamines are in the bud and Wisteria have bloomed blanketing the roadsides with a lavender hue. |
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What Would a Garden Be Without Its Blossoms...
Perhaps you've wondered about STATE EMBLEMS and such.
There to the right you'll find the State Bird, the Wren, and the State Flower, the Yellow Jessamine.
Well before I left NY for my new home here in Winnsboro, SC, I clipped a page of interest to me from a garden magazine. On it was a full-color rendering of the HYACINTH BEAN plant. To me, it was beautiful and I researched the internet to find a supplier...without much luck, I might add. I did save the page, however, brought it with me to Winnsboro and lo and behold, my side-kick Bruce not only had heard of it, but had several plants he was willing to part with. This fast growing heirloom was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson (so they say) and it can grow up to 20 feet in a single season. It has lush green leaves, purple stems and brilliant lilac flowers that would make it an unusual centerpiece for any garden. This vine also produces purple pods (several of which I ate today and they're reminiscent of pea pods (hmmmm). It likes full sun and a trellis on which to climb.
There's something about gardening and gardens that any of you who share this love knows about. Yes, it's work and often backbreaking, but the rewards are immense. Colorful edgings for your flagstone path, or clusters in a rock garden, or just a field of wildflowers waving in the breeze....a farmer, a gardener....we tend all with a special care. |
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