Rosemary reflects in the birdbath.
Maiden grass contrasts with the dark leaves of a camellia.
The fig tree, as big as a cottage, scents the whole side yard.
Breathe deep.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Texture in the Garden
It's quiet in the garden now, with lots of interesting textures and greens. I'm slowly working towards beds full of only the hardiest, carefree plants--which means I had better enjoy textures, as delicate blossoms are fewer and farther between than in years past.
Rosemary reflects in the birdbath.
Maiden grass contrasts with the dark leaves of a camellia.
The fig tree, as big as a cottage, scents the whole side yard.
Breathe deep.
Rosemary reflects in the birdbath.
Maiden grass contrasts with the dark leaves of a camellia.
The fig tree, as big as a cottage, scents the whole side yard.
Breathe deep.
Such a lovely glimpse into your garden! I can only imagine it is completely and utterly full of the most beautiful and colorful of plants. More pics, please. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing quite like the scents of outside.
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Oooh, I want to smell it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
Becky k.
Although I'm a big fan of flowers, there's just something about greenery and textures that is very soothing (in all this heat!)
ReplyDeleteMy fig bush is huge this year as well, and loaded with figs for the second time. Now if I can just beat the birds to them.....
hmmmm beautiful photos. Must be even more beautiful in person!
ReplyDeleteWhat plants have you found to be hardy? and deer proof? We have a major deer problem here...they haven't touched my lavender but they ate the day lilies. I am thinking marigolds next year.
ReplyDeleteAmy F.
Deer proof is crucial! I have success with crepe myrtles, very thorny roses, rosemary, lavender, sage, grasses, peonies. Forget the lilies and daylilies--apparently they're like candy to deer!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to ask what you do with the figs from your tree! We've only been in our house a little over a year and have a lovely fig tree. But I really don't know what to do with them all!?! Can you recommend some great recipes or something?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
dtHave you had much much success with daffodils(as in the deer not enjoying them?) I have noticed that by late summer they seem to be willing to nibble on anything. What variety of roses are very thorny? I know they relish my mother-in-law's. I barricaded my rose bushes in the vegetable garden but would like some in the yard...thank you for the tips!
ReplyDeleteAmy F.
sorry, my 1 year old got a hold of the key board and edited the above entry for me and I posted it with out seeing the typos.
ReplyDeleteAmy F.
Ah, your photos are lovely. It is raining, raining, raining here in Ireland... But... every year the parents say that as soon as the kids go back to school, the sun comes back out!!!
ReplyDeleteRuth