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June 06, 2010

A Stroll After the Rain

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We had some much needed rain overnight.  The gardens and lawn are looking much better already.  I just had to stroll around the garden taking photos of raindrops on leaves and blooms.  Isn't that what we all do after a rain storm?
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The roses are still spectacular as the rain was coming on the front of the house and they were sheltered from the rain and wind at the back of the house. The large pot of coleus is beginning to fill in.  It loves the shady spot on the driveway under the lilac bush. The dahlia and canna are poking through the soil with a promise of lovely blooms later in the season.
 
The Quiet Country House invites you to take a Sunday stroll around your garden too.
 
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12 friendly comments.:

  1. I love the rain, the water drops are so pretty on the flowers. It has been so hot here in my mountain garden, great for the Tomatoes and other veggies. It seems Ladybugs are still all over town, swarming my garden! I took more pics of Ladybugs again but haven't posted them. Lovely garden you have! :)

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  2. Beautiful pictures--the rain always makes things look fresh and
    clean.

    Have a great Sunday!

    Melinda

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  3. Beautiful! I love the rain-drenched garden. So glad you let me know these photos were up!

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  4. Thanks for the comment on my blog! I love your flowers!

    -Valerie
    http://alittlebitothisnthat.blogspot.com

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  5. There's nothing like a refreshing rain. Your garden is beautiful, and I enjoyed the stroll.

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  6. Hasn't the rain been wonderful? My gardens are so thankful. Unfortunately, so are the weeds! LOL

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  7. How beautiful and fresh looking.

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  8. We had such a dry spring that I am glad to be finally having a few days with rain here in Huttonville.
    It is amazing how the plants respond to the renewed energy that rainwater provides.
    Jennifer

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  9. A lovely stroll through your garden, Linda. Thanks for cheering up another glum rainy day for a maritimer! Send some sun this way!!

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  10. Beautiful pics. The rain really changes how the garden looks!

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  11. We've had rain all day here too which was perfect timing given that the plants were gasping. I had planned to water today but woke up to the heavenly sound of rain pounding the leaves and pavements. How fresh and green your garden looks now.

    Laura

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  12. So pretty as normal. I envy your roses! I have no luck with them! Guess what! You are a winning Wizard again this week over at GrammyMousetails! I'm going to have to post non-plant quizzes to fool you! Faythe @grammymousetails

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Linda, aka Crafty Gardener

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