Shenandoah Valley Flowers

Jun 9, 2026

My blogging friend, Judy, is a Master Gardener and quilter. Her blog is fun and interesting. Here is her link for those interested in beautiful gardens and quilting projects. She also talks books.

http://newenglandgardenandthread.wordpress.com

Her post today has both garden flowers and quilting projects she has done, and it inspired me to share flowers from my garden currently in bloom. I am walking in the wild side though because I am not a master gardener, though I do love my flowers.

*I love the silver leaves of this yellow yarrow.*

*This sweet, little heart leaf foam flower is nearly finished blooming.*

*Gentle, delicate heuchera (coral bells).*

*I let it roam over my oak leaf hydrangeas.*

*A perfect day for hanging out laundry!*

*A surprise greeting from Max from under the huge hosta leaves*.

I also keep a vegetable garden. How about you? Flower gardens, or vegetable gardens, or both? I have always said flowers are for the soul, vegetables for the body.

Thank you for the inspiration, Judy.

Did you know this? Gardeners spend all day in their beds!

Happy gardening.

#Wordless Wednesday—A Picture tells a Story

Aug 27, 2025

Garden Art

Jul 14, 2023

Do you have art in your gardens? I suppose that is the correct word—art. Perhaps statuary may be a better word. But that brings to mind lovely, thoughtful pieces of fountains, cherubs, beautiful women in flowing robes, or magnificent urns.

No, my “garden art” is more whimsical. Though I do have a couple stately pieces. Mostly animals, chickens, mushrooms, that sort of thing peek through the flowers and plants. Some have been gifts, others fun buys that add fun and conversation with visitors in our gardens.

Would you like to join me on a walk around the garden art?