The Retreat in Progress

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Garden Blogger's Bloom Day

This is my first Garden Blogger's Bloom Day post.  The 15th of the month is the date for garden bloggers to display what is blooming that day.  I finally remembered to put it on my calendar so I could post some of the wonderful things going on in the garden.

Many things were blooming today, but I am limiting the post to my favorite photos.

Enjoy!



Wisconsin Ditch Lily






Greg's Mistflower



Blackfoot Daisy



Indian Blanket






Plumbago



Four O'Clocks



Yarrow



Yucca



Esperanza



Begonia







Columbine






Daisies









Lemon Bee Balm

13 comments:

  1. Welcome to GBBD. Beautiful blooms, all. I grow the Ditch lily here in Florida also, along with other old varieties.

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    1. Thanks, Janice. I just looked at your blog. How wonderful. Florida must be a great place to garden year round.

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  2. Lovely pics! I love your Columbine varieties. I'm still waiting for my Esperanza this year, argh!

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    1. Thanks, Laura! i got the Esperanza on sale at HEB Plus a couple of weeks ago and they have already bloomed twice. i lucked out. Looking forward to visiting your place again next weekend.

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  3. beautiful flowers and great photos! thanks for labeling; it's very helpful

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    1. Thanks, Carol. I'm labeling as I learn. It's helpful to me too.

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  4. What great photos of your lovely flowers. I'm still waiting for my 4 o'clocks to bloom so I enjoyed seeing yours.

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    1. Thanks, Vicki. It's boiling hot here in the Austin area so that helps to get those Four O'Clocks blooming.

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  5. Lots of beautiful things blooming there.
    I'm still waiting on some here. Seems slower this year.

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    1. Thanks, Linda. I think we are slower to bloom than our north Austin gardeners. You would think it would be the opposite. Looked at your blog and looks like you had a good Father's Day. See you at Game Night.

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  6. Your photography is wonderful Rebecca and you have such a lovely assortment of blooms. I enjoyed the visit!

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    1. Lee, thanks so much for the comment. Your blog is amazing and I have added you to my blog list. Thanks, Rebecca

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    2. Lee, thanks so much for the comment. Your blog is amazing and I have added you to my blog list. Thanks, Rebecca

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