Thursday, May 15, 2014

Good Fences #8

I've been so far behind this spring with getting ready for mulching in my perennial beds.  It's overwhelming.  A late spring, and falling behind had me in a bit of a panic.  Finally on Tuesday, I edged, weeded, and got the first bed ready for mulch.  That might have to wait until next week, after this upcoming rain is over.

The roses and iris usually look so pretty together.  The roses were hit really hard by the harsh winter and are not near bud stage yet.  In another week or two though, the iris will be in full bloom along this fence...


A couple of them are pushing buds.  Unfortunately, I don't remember the colors until they bloom...


I'll post another picture of the fence when the iris are in full bloom.  (and mulched)  It's much more exciting then!

On another note...a week ago, I got an email from my blogger friend TexWisGirl, telling me I'd won the giveaway for her hand drawn Hummingbird drawing.  I was so excited!  Yesterday as I was mowing, the mail lady came and waved a package at me that wouldn't fit in the mailbox. Here it is!  It's even more beautiful in real life, (and there's a glare on my photo)  I will treasure it Theresa...thanks so much!


She's an amazing artist and wonderful photographer.  Check out her blog at the link above...

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25 comments:

  1. Hi Alica Well done for obtaining one of Tex's wonderful pieces of art. yes, I am sure you will treasure it, I certainly would. Love your white fence and it will be good to see the colour of the Iris when it appears.

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  2. (i'm so glad you like it!) :)

    and i LOVE your fence views! i miss dairy country (even if my homeland was wis and not pa). :)

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  3. Wonderful fence photos, so pretty! Congratulations on receiving Tex' beautiful art, she not only takes great photos but is such a talented artist.

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  4. Your fence is so beautiful and white, a great background for your roses and irises. Congratulations on your winning Theresa's beautiful hummingbird art work, enjoy... Last year I also was the recipient of her beautiful art. She's an amazing artist and so generous.

    Hugs,
    JB

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  5. Just lovely. We have been having such a drought where we live that our roses actually started blooming the beginning of March. The poor things are really confused!

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  6. Lucky you. She is very talented and lives in Texas.

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  7. Your fence looks lovely and it will be stunning when the iris will be in bloom. Congratulations on winning this beautiful drawing.

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  8. I love a border of iris! These will look amazing against the fence. I have a much smaller line of iris which I hope will expand in the next few years. Wendy

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  9. So green and with that beautiful barn and fence it's just perfect!

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  10. You lucky winner you! Great photos as well!

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  11. So nice to see you won the print from Texwisgirl. I won a Cardinal print from her a couple of years ago. She is quite talented.

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  12. A lovely fence shots, your garden looks pretty. And will be beautiful in bloom.. Congrats on winning Tex's Hummer drawing, it is lovely.. Have a happy weekend!

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  13. Super photo with all that white and green. Lucky you on the winning of the art work.

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  14. You have a lot of ground to cover. I'm weeding today too, but a much smaller area. Guess I shouldn't complain! Lucky you on the beautiful drawing!!!

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  15. Great fences! You've got buds on your irises! Mine are still shivering in the cold. Lucky you to win the TexWis drawing. :-)

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  16. I'm so happy that you won the hummingbird! Congrats. :) Super fences you've captured. All the best with your gardening endeavors.

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  17. Glad you have been able to get out and start working in the flower beds. I am looking forward to seeing your Iris against that white fence. Mine are blooming now and I love Iris. Lucky you to win that awesome piece of art work.

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  18. Pretty white fences and outbuildings on your farm.

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  19. Oh my gosh, your prize is BEAUTIFUL!

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  20. Lucky you, If I couldn't win I'm glad you did. Beautiful scenery and fence.

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  21. I love these fence pictures.

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  22. I know what you mean about being behind in my gardens this year. Me too! I like these fence shots.

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  23. Beautiful.
    Love the iris' lined up against the fence. They will be gorgeous, I'm sure.

    Congrats on winning the giveaway. It's a beautiful picture!!

    Have a lovely week, and enjoy this glorious time of year.

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  24. Behind seems to be where I'm permanently located. Lucky you for winning the hummingbird. I have one of her bird drawings too, and I just love her work! (Technically, I think Millie won it.)

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