I took a Sunday Stroll around the garden early this morning to take some photos before the sun comes out. It is going to come out isn't it? Yesterday we had a day of rain, rain, rain. The gardens really need the rain but they also need the sun.
The photos today all show the vines and climbers.
The roses are filling in the trellis very quickly. This year I put the trellis on a bit of an angle as previously they had toppled forwards under the weight of the roses.
This corner of the garden has a variety of climbing plants. I already showcased the honeysuckle vine for the Friday Flower.
The middle section of this trellis has a new climbing rose and it hasn't grown enough yet to start filling it in.
The third section has a clematis which is doing really well this year and is covered in many buds.
The clematis Polish Spirit buds are just starting to open.
I'm trying a different trellis for the morning glories this year. A few years ago I used some wooden trellis on one side of the deck. It worked well, but that is the same wooden trellis that I have my roses growing up now. I took two metal arches that I got at Michaels for a ridiculously low price, poked them into some large pots and filled the pots with morning glory seeds and some scarlet runner bean seeds.
Another vertical display of plants doesn't involve climbers or vines. It is my old wooden step ladder that I have towards the back of the garden. There is a clump of later blooming yellow daylilies beside the ladder planter and I can't wait for them to bloom.
The Quiet Country House invites you to take a Sunday stroll around your garden too.
Labels: Sunday Stroll
The photos today all show the vines and climbers.
The roses are filling in the trellis very quickly. This year I put the trellis on a bit of an angle as previously they had toppled forwards under the weight of the roses.
This corner of the garden has a variety of climbing plants. I already showcased the honeysuckle vine for the Friday Flower.The middle section of this trellis has a new climbing rose and it hasn't grown enough yet to start filling it in.
The third section has a clematis which is doing really well this year and is covered in many buds.
The clematis Polish Spirit buds are just starting to open.
I'm trying a different trellis for the morning glories this year. A few years ago I used some wooden trellis on one side of the deck. It worked well, but that is the same wooden trellis that I have my roses growing up now. I took two metal arches that I got at Michaels for a ridiculously low price, poked them into some large pots and filled the pots with morning glory seeds and some scarlet runner bean seeds.
Another vertical display of plants doesn't involve climbers or vines. It is my old wooden step ladder that I have towards the back of the garden. There is a clump of later blooming yellow daylilies beside the ladder planter and I can't wait for them to bloom.The Quiet Country House invites you to take a Sunday stroll around your garden too.
Labels: Sunday Stroll
A great idea to double-up the trellis. They're never wide enough. I'll have to look out for those, as I've wanted to add a trellis to the front garden for some time.
ReplyDeleteYour vines and climbers are wonderful. I really need to add more of that sort of thing. You show some great ideas for vertical interest in the garden. I especially like the ladder idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your stroll!
Linda everything is looking great. Love your roses and the trellis you have them on. My Veilchenblau is blooming now and some other roses the deer didn't get to finish off. They really tried on Veilchenblau though. The others have been chewed by them so much over the years they don't even look the same anymore. But they are all blooming and that's more than they usually get to do!
ReplyDeleteThe arches will make a nice little shelter.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Hi Linda~~ The best of both worlds--crafts and gardens. Your creativity and talent are evident. My favorite is your ladder but I like each vignette. I hope sunshine comes soon! Not only the garden needs it but the gardener too.
ReplyDeleteI love the climbers in your garden; I'd love to get some started in my own yard . . . maybe a new project? Any tips on what to grow in the mid-Atlantic/D.C. area?
ReplyDeleteAlso, your gardens are beautiful; the way you've placed flowers beside each other. I'm not so satisfied with how I "place" flowers, but am hoping to get better at it with time.
I'm just afraid that when the sun does finally come out, the mosquitoes will fly away with us! It's been raining here since last Wednesday and I've just about had enough.
ReplyDeleteI love the ladder. How cute is that? Your garden and flowers look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteToday I am trying out the rhubarb cake. I am going to put in strawberries and see if that will work. I will be linking to your site. Can't wait to try it out.
Today it is so hot. 100. We worked in one of our gardens this morning. Came in at noon. Toooo hot
Your blog is so pretty!
Prairie Flower
Loved the wooden step ladder display with assorted pots and plants. Clever use of an old ladder!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Enjoyed your Sunday Stroll of vines and climbers, and I especially like your "vertical" step-ladder display. What a great way to re-purpose a ladder!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had more than your share of rain, too. Can't wait for some sun!!!
Hi Linda! I like your climbers and vines and how you use different types of supports for them. The last picture is adorable, what a good idea!
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