Never give up.

How many times will a garden freeze before the Gardener gives up.

My "Sensation" lilac froze this year but surprised me and rewarded me with a few second blooms.

Orchids will always reward you.  Good light and a little water is all they need. 

The snow is still deep on Horseshoe Mountain Ridge...
it will be a good watering year.   

My daisies are back after almost being wiped out last year by an overly zealous helper who tried to get rid of dandelions.

A new color of Foxglove? 

Our little town celebrated Heritage Days this past weekend.  

Many people came and bought.  My hand painted and simple bowls are still a favorite.

How is your garden growing?

Gina

Summer and Sunflowers

What's not to like

They go together.

You may recall that when thinning sunflowers have a look at the stems.  The green stem on the left will produce light colors and the darker stem on the right will produce the vivid reds and rust colors.  

A few Foxglove for contrast makes for a festive show. 

New fingerling potatoes look at home with apples and pears.  

These tuberous begonias have been in the same pots for years.  They go into the greenhouse before the frost where they are forgotten until they show new growth in the Spring. 

I didn't think that I would like these pale peach colored Foxglove...they have become one of my favorites. 

A few volunteer sunflowers show up in the potato and squash patch.  The planted seeds (on the left and growing in a row) always bloom a few weeks later. 

 This is the time of year we like to be outside, working in the garden and relaxing in the shade when the sun is high.  

Just gathered for a bouquet.

Don't forget to cut a few flowers to enjoy inside.

Sweet Peas always make me happy.  The odoratus type or old varieties still have that heavenly perfume.  



I'm getting ready to welcome visitors today and tomorrow.  
Our town is celebrating with a Blue Grass Festival and 
Gallery Stroll. 

A horse drawn wagon will bring visitors to my studio.


Have a wonderful week dear friends.  

Gina 

Snippets

Snippets from my garden.

It's color that makes me happy.

Evening light has lovely colors.

Thank you for stopping by dear friends.  
Have a wonderful week ahead.

Gina

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Digitalis

Commonly known as Foxglove, a herbaceous perennial and biennial.


The scientific name means "finger-like".



Foxgloves thrive in acidic soils in partial sunshine or deep shade. They do not bloom until the second year.




Digitalis contains cardiac glycosides called digoxin. The entire plant is toxic to humans and animals alike. The upper leaves are especially potent, just a nibble can cause death. Digitalis is used to control heart rate, especially atrial fibrillation. One of the more common medicines made from foxglove is called Lanoxin.

So, please remember to wear gloves when working with Foxglove and have a very happy Sunday.

Gina