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Shocking blue hydrangea with Nantucket Blue
Meet the shocking blue hydrangea called Nantucket Blue. New petals look lemony yellow and then mature to this deep blue which is shockingly gorgeous. It’s ok with me if you drool and gawk at these photos. There are also shades of lavender on the same plant. Loving the lemon lime new buds. This hydrangea will [...]
Book Giveaway, In the Garden with Billy by Renea Winchester
In the Garden with Billy: Lessons about Life, Love, and Tomatoes by Renea Winchester is a true story and one that I enjoy sharing with my online friends. I’m giving away this book for the 3rd time. The message is a sweet one and shows the true heart of a gardener. Renea opened up her heart [...]
Haint Blue Porch Ceiling at Freeman Pottery with Flea Market Style Gardening
Judy Freeman Foushee went to college to take a painting class and ended up in a pottery class. Judy works the clay in a family farmhouse that goes back 5 generations. You first notice the haint blue porch ceiling at Freeman Pottery. Judy says it’s been that color since as far back as she can [...]
A View From Raffaldini Vineyards in North Carolina
Even on this cold blustery day in April, you can still see the beauty in the view from Raffaldini Vineyards in North Carolina. On any other day, the view would be clear for at least 50 miles. Our seasons seemed t have been reversed. Winter was warm and spring is cool which the roses love. [...]
Menopause Gardening is not for wimps
Not a subject many women want to talk about so of course I approach it freely. Menopause gardening is not for wimps. If you are already on fire, going out to sweat most assuredly is a less than pleasant thought. Women who experience hot flashes, emotional chaos, bouts of fits, and frequent jaunts of nakedness…are [...]
Hire The Best Social Media Manager in the World
Recently I considered being the best social media manager in the world. I was going to take some company to the top of the charts by helping them build their Facebook page, Twitter account, and any other social media avenues they cared to explore. And just how was I going to increase their online sales [...]
The Mysterious Hyssop Healer
The mysterious hyssop healer travels from the beginning of time and becomes the drug of the 21st century. Hyssop or agastache as it is sometimes called shows modern day hope for the eradication of the AIDs virus and numerous cancers. Hyssop is antimicrobial, anti fungal, and anti viral at the cellular level with its ability [...]
How to make a terrarium; a Vintage Bunny and Child’s Tea Cup Terrarium
A vintage bunny and child’s tea cup terrarium for your inspiration pieces today. Terrariums are the in thing this season. One of my customers requested one and only said to make it vintage. I found this antique bunny with a pastel colored rose necklace and knew this was going to steal the show. How to [...]
Kitchen sponges and brushes not on your mind at the garden center.
Kitchen sponges and brushes might not be on your mind when you are visiting your local garden center but take a closer look…… I really do like all kinds of containers but the ripple top variety is my favorite. You don’t need a plant in them because as you see here…..looks pretty with red fruit [...]
God Shines Upon the Glistening Trees
God Shines There is a light that God shines upon the glistening trees. You can’t imagine God’s light until you bend your knees. There is a light that God shines that sparkles in the snow. You can’t imagine God’s light until you come to know. There is a light that God shines from on His [...]
Bluebirds nesting early in 2012
The Bluebirds are nesting early in 2012. Here you see one at my nut feeder. There are 4 in all that have been visiting my feeders for the past two weeks. Our Bluebird box is receiving a good deal of activity. This is early for them to start nesting but we’ve had a very mild [...]
Here’s a quickie…
Here’s a quickie, —- made you look. I don’t know what these flowers are because I’ve completely forgotten. I know they were all over my garden when I planted them.
Adding a Split Rail fence to deter deer in the garden
This is the year that I start bugging my husband about adding a split rail fence to our property line. The deer have gotten out of control and starting to eat my fancy hydrangeas. Of course a deer can jump a fence this height with very little effort except that I’ve got a few tips [...]
Today is January 1st and I’m a Garden Blog celebrating 10 years online
Hey, I’m the garden blog of Flowergardengirl. Today is my 10th birthday. Today is January 1st and I’m a garden blog celebrating 10 years online. I’ve been through a dozen or more changes. I’ve been hosted at 10 different sites with WordPress being my favorite. I’ve grown to include several urls and we have big [...]
Snowman Howday free graphic tag
I figured about right now that ya’ll are running out of Chrismtas present tags so I created this one for you. Just right click and save as.Then print! Merry Chrismtas and enjoy.
A strong desire to look inside
Almost everywhere you look along the back trails of North Carolina, you’ll find an old barn like this. Gives me a strong desire to look inside. Such takes me on a journey to a good story and beyond. I’m in the middle of writing two good stories these days. One will take me the better [...]
Hanging baskets of Anchorage, Alaska
When I heard that my neighbors Bob and Alamedia were going to Alaska on a halibut fishing trip, I said take your camera. They go ever year and last year it was for salmon. Bob and I go pick out flowers for his garden beds and he often rewards me with some prized salmon or [...]
I Sing Behind the Trowel
Singing Behind the Trowel will be the next book released by Flowergardengirl. It’s a fictional love story concentrating on the nurturing qualities of the young and beautiful Miss Hyacinth Wiles. Hyacinth was born in the Appalachian Mountains and raised by a Wildcrafter ( fictionally based on a wildcrafter such as Ila Hatter) named Ada Hopper. Ada [...]
The Gourden of Weedin with Helen Eyers
Helen Eyers is a member of our Flea Market Gardening group and when she posted a photo of her little fairy garden, I knew there was probably an artist at her house. Turns out it was Helen who is the artist and here is what she posted for us to see. After seeing the little [...]
Did you plant sunflowers?
This sunny sunflower mix was in a package sold in Kmart under the Martha Stewart name. They germinated well and were various sizes and kinds. Sunflowers really do make a cottage garden pop. If you have a sunflower garden, I’d like to see. Leave me a link to your album and I’ll come take a [...]
What goes on in my mind when I view my flower gardens
Today, my brain is fried from the heat and so the conversation that follows is somewhat of a sarcastic rant about the gardens. Next post will return to lots of fun educational stuff that you have all grown accustomed to at flowergardengirl. I apologize ahead of time. In spite of the heat——Wow, I’m a freaking [...]
Helping clients decide on shutter color with mock ups
Update–see the last photo for what they picked! Bob and Almedia are my sweet neighbors who let me do just about anything to their landscaping and gardens. Bob and Almedia have raised a gang of kids and neighborhood kids in this beautiful home. They are ready to change the outside shutters and go all white [...]
A quilter and flower photographer merge
Flowergardengirl has started two fabric lines from her garden photography. The two premiere lines are The Lace Cap Collection and The Flea Market Gardening Collection. You can preview these two lines at Anna’s online studio. The above photo shows a 2 yard fabric piece. This is considered a fat quarter: 21×18 inches. The fabric above was [...]
Multicolored re-blooming lace cap hydrangea!
This hydrangea shows off all summer long and during its bloom cycle you can see multiple colors. This hydrangea, Let’s Dance, gets between 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. It likes moist but not wet soil and morning sun. Mine is currently 5 feet tall and has blooms all summer long. It blooms on [...]
Flag waving proudly at The Baird House, Valle Crucis NC
The Baird House bed and breakfast is located in Valle Crucis, North Carolina. The only inn located on the Watauga river. The Baird House was built by the Baird family in 1790 and was an active farm and served as a distillery during the civil war. In 1777, the first flag act was passed. 13 [...]
Roadside vegetable stands can get elaborate
Get out and see America! Roadside vegetable stands are making a huge comeback. It’s early yet in North Carolina for home grown tomatoes and so some of this produce comes from our Southern states however this stand will proudly carry locally grown in the very near future. This little/big stand is not far from my house [...]
