Summer 2007

by Carol
(NH)

Echinacea Monarch

by GardenJoy
(Kingston)

There are so many pictures of butterflies on flowers .... you would think we would be bored of them .. but NOT ! This is the first year, in 8 years, that we have had so many Monarchs in the garden. We are truly thrilled to see them. So , YES ! another butterfly picture : )

Mom's Moonflowers

by Debby Hendeson
(Fort Worth, TX)

I planted these from seeds on a lark. They got so big they blocked the entrance to my front door. My neighbors brought their lawn chairs over to sit and watch them open!

Burst of Color for Cool Shade Area

by Teri
(Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania)

Moved into totally unlandscaped property last year just in time to put in a few bulbs so that I would have something to look forward to for the next season.

I see this from my bedroom window sitting area and I am looking forward to planting much more.

I will have lots and lots of lawn with at least 6 raised bed areas since the area has lots of slate imbedded into the soil.

Hopefully I will have many more pictures to show next year.

Looking forward to seeing all your pictures with ideas of what to plant in the future.

Regards,

Teri

Just Beautiful Roses

by Judy
(Whitby, Ontario, Canada)

I do not remember the name of this rose, but it puts on a spectacular display

Pumpkin Beauty

by GardenJoy
(Kingston)

I have to admit I am a fan of pumpkins at every stage of the game .. through flower to pie !
We had an intense hail storm at the end of June that damaged so many plants .. pumpkin vines/flowers included. Therefore my pumpkins are really "behind"

BUT .. I love the flowers, as do all the pollen collecters ... so credit is due to a beautiful flower that may not be considered often as just that ... a beautiful flower !

Gorgeous Sunflower

by GardenJoy
(Kingston)

Just a pretty dwarf sunflower in a pot .. who doesn't love sunflowers ?

Monarch butterfly on butterfly bush

by Judy
(Whitby, Ontario, Canada)

I simply enjoy the wildlife in my garden. Goldfinches, hummingbirds, butterflies and even (sadly) rabbits, thanks to my spirea, which the rabbit has almost devoured.

This picture was taken in August on a butterfly bush in my front yard garden.

4 o clocks

by Timothy
(Cleveland,TN USA)

my 4 o clock flowers at 5 in the afternoon

Sunflower Jack

by Liza
(Chester Springs, PA)

My son and I planted sunflower seeds this year and after some TLC, they grew to almost 10 feet tall. We get lots of comments about how we have "Jack in the Beanstalks" growing outside. So we've dubbed them our "Jacks".

Although I'm no photographer, I wanted to get some photos to remember our crowning achievements, so I snapped some pics. It was a beautiful day and all the bumble bees were feasting on the flowers. I love the contrasting colors. Enjoy.

Spring flowers

by Judy
(Whitby, Ontario, Canada)

The colour contrast in this shot in early spring gets me all excited about a new gardening year.