Finally. Cold weather disappeared and things are blooming. Therese Bugnet I cut these roses down to the ground last fall due to dieback. They are sprouting up and blooming. Rugosa roses are usually very resistant to rose ailments. Except for being a bit chlorotic due to the uneven moisture levels this year, they are doing well. I expect that they will reach their 5-6 foot … [Read more...] about Blooming In The Garden
Garden and Plant Photos
Photos From The Past Year
Autumn glory of PyracanthaWooded walk with the familyEven an unkempt yard has beautyBeautiful Therese BugnetSnow lines the brush along a stream~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ // ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Visit Ilona's Garden Journal on facebook: Click here © 2013 written for Ilona's Garden Journal by Ilona E. An excellent blog. … [Read more...] about Photos From The Past Year
Illustrating a couple of my projects around here
Regular need of weedingPictures, everyone! These two pictures illustrate a little of what and where I am spending my time. The pond hadn't been touched for a couple years, but I had memories of how much I liked it, so I am completely emptying it ( this picture is of the initial phase. There are a couple cement blocks that I will have to have my husband pull out for me. I once did that type of … [Read more...] about Illustrating a couple of my projects around here
An Ohio View of Spring
I have been gardening, but had a little motivation to take some photos between digging and weeding marathons.Here are some of the pictures from this past month's flowers.Everything was very early and now have frost damage, but it was absolutely gorgeous while it lasted. Not as pretty as last yearThese are the Renown tulips, which in the early heat put out lots of fat green leaves, but not as many … [Read more...] about An Ohio View of Spring
Chicagoland Visit
Snapshots of Evanston Yards While in Chicago last week, I managed to visit my old neighborhood in Evanston, a suburb on the lake. The neighborhoods are still quiet and beautiful, the beaches alluring, but a few things have changed. The houses used to be almost uniformly painted in shade of light gray with deep gray trim. Now you will see a wide range of Craftsman era color. I think it … [Read more...] about Chicagoland Visit
Roses Scenting the Air
::repost::I can't wait until I get to smell the roses again.Paul Neyron, is an old fashioned rose. But nobody tells you that after heat, heavy rains, and the rest of the roses bloomtime being just about over and this guy is looking perfect and fresh as any super suave gentleman might. A real stand out in a garden filled with literally hundreds of rose varieties.[Thérèse Bugnet rose bush.]For June … [Read more...] about Roses Scenting the Air
The Vase of Flowers
Flowers for the Guestroom...I love cut flowers, but I don't often create bouquets for the house. It is a gracious habit, however, and one which I think I will pay more attention to this year.The pictures above are of some flowers I originally had for one of my guests right before Thanksgiving, the photo shows them the week after my guest had left. I moved them into my front room to better enjoy … [Read more...] about The Vase of Flowers
Autumn Morning Musings
Finally, the rain came, not to slake the thirst of the earth, but just to moisten the tongue. The month began with some of the mists and morning fog that often shrouds the morning of an autumn day in Ohio; the leaves dropped in mostly brown tones, and the chrysanthemums and asters came on smaller and turned to deadheads sooner. Yet, in spite of all that, the October days have been lovely.One … [Read more...] about Autumn Morning Musings
October Photos
Not much to view in the garden in terms of colorful blooms, but I took a ramble and captured some of the garden .... which I hope to write about soon. It is simply a case of being a little down and uninspired with the drought we are experiencing right now. I am not alone in this, the plants, the ground, the crispy grass are all whispering sadly, not at all the usual October vivacity.It was however … [Read more...] about October Photos
June Flowers
A sampling of some flowers that bloom in June, here in my Central Ohio garden. I had plenty of deep blue larkspur and mammoth-sized dill that came up in the vegetable garden. The heat caused most things to go by all too quickly, and we have now entered a seasonal lull in which the container plantings fill in with their annuals. The heavy storm last night blew over the top heavy Annabelle … [Read more...] about June Flowers
More Late Spring Pictures… and Thanks
I saw many rainbows this yearThe peony season is over, but they were beautifulAlchemyst bloomed richly though insects feasted .It is still rainy. In fact, it rained today. I removed the lettuce which looked fresh and healthy, but had gone bitter with the heat. I hoed away the many little weeds which were everywhere in my vegetable/cutting garden. Hot sweaty work!I try not to feel overwhelmed, but … [Read more...] about More Late Spring Pictures… and Thanks
Late May Flowers
a few scenes … [Read more...] about Late May Flowers