Storm clouds moved into Vicksburg late yesterday afternoon, and I took advantage of the "calm before the storm" to capture some pictures around our yard.
The rose vine on the arbor leading from our front courtyard to
the backyard is covered with pastel pink roses ...
I think I'll cut these buds today and make a bouquet for Mother's Day ...
I bought some flowers at Home Depot this week and they
seem to be happy in their new home ... so far.
Red Impatiens
Pink "Knock Out" Roses ...
My "hand-me-down" garden cart holds red "Sunpatiens" (Impatiens that will tolerate sun),
a yellow Primrose, and a pot of pink English Daisies ...
I hope the flowers will do well. I think it's going to be a long, hot summer here in Mississippi.
The focal point of our courtyard is a small waterfall. I love the sound of the water running over the rocks, and it is home to several little night creatures that serenade us all night.
Our "Midnight Black Elephant Ears" are coming back nicely. They will stand two to three feet tall by the end of the summer.
Midnight Elephant Ears love very moist soil, and are perfect plants for ponds and water features. They prefer sun to partial shade.
I love armillary spheres and found this one several years ago at a Mexican Pottery market in West Monroe, Louisiana (home of the Duck Dynasty guys, if you're a fan).
Harry the Heron, is looking a little faded around the edges these days, but I think it just gives him character ... and he seems to be quite happy and content in his home amongst the pond grasses.
Best wishes to you for a memorable and peaceful Mother's Day weekend filled
with love and lots of sweet memories-in-the-making with your loved ones.
We're going to have our family all "under one roof" (ours!) to celebrate our granddaughter Avery's 8th birthday Saturday, and Mother's Day on Sunday.
Happy Mother's Day, Mama ...
I love you and Daddy more than words can ever say.
November 2010
