Monday, August 11, 2008

The Garden on a hot summer day

Well, its Blooming Tuesday again. This week went screaming by! Jean at Miss Green Thumb Jean's blog is again hosting another day where you can look at beautiful gardens all around the world!
I went out in my garden and snapped some pictures! Its been so hot here, from 95 to 100 degrees every day! Too hot to do gardening!



Salmon color Gerbera Daisy



Zinnias












Yellow Zinnia









To cute fat frog!













Strawberry Bird House






Yellow Lantana






















Can't wait for Fall Pumpkins for the front porch!








Beautiful Red Roses














Red Rose Bush














Yellow Pear shaped Bird House
















Variety of Petunias















Red Cardinal Bird









This is my summer car, my Purple Prowler. My little grandson said to me one day, Grandma you have a cool car, can I have it when I turn 16?
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29 comments:

  1. TracyAugust 12, 2008 at 3:35 AM

    Anne, your posts are always so delightful---such smiles while viewing all your pretties! I'm so smitten with zinnias, they are terrific cut flowers, last ages. And I just love, LOVE, your strawberry birdhouse! Wherever did you find that?! Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  2. AiyanaAugust 12, 2008 at 4:03 AM

    Beautiful photos, and the frog is hilarious! Your car is certainly colorful. What is it? I've not seen one like this before.
    Aiyana

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  3. SuzanneAugust 12, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    It may be hot there, but your garden looks cool and colorful! I think I'm partial to the salmon color gerbera daisy, but all of the flora and fauna in your garden is so beautiful. I'm with your grandson ... I'd like to inherit that little beauty too!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 12, 2008 at 5:30 AM

    Gorgeous blooms, obviously the heat isn't keeping them from blooming! I love your strawberry & pear birdhouses & the fat frog. Lots of whimsy in your garden. :) That is cute what your grandson said about the car too.

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  5. Linda aka yellowroseliAugust 12, 2008 at 5:31 AM

    Lovely post. What a cute little frog you have in your garden. Thanks for sharing

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  6. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~August 12, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    I think I would be happy getting lost in your garden. The strawberry birdhouse is very cute but again I'm loving the daisies :0). I hope you have an enjoyable day and try and stay cool. It's going to be another hot one.

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  7. PaulaAugust 12, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    Wow- love the car, Miss Annie!! I'll bet you're one cool chick in that little buggy!
    The stawberry birdhouse is sooo cute!! I love your little froggy, too!
    I can't wait for fall either... I'm ready for some cool evenings and even cooler mornings!

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  8. SuzyAugust 12, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    Love the Zennias!!
    What cute birdhouses you have.
    Thanks for sharin' and enjoy your day!

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  9. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageAugust 12, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Hello Sweet Ann!

    Dropping by to see what is blooming today! Everything is coming up roses and more! I love all your early morning shots! Such pretty summer flowers!!!!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  10. Laurie and ChrisAugust 12, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    That heat would be too much for me. I would just stay in the house. Love all of the flowers.

    Happy Bloomin' Tuesday.

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  11. JeanAugust 12, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    Love that frog!! Everything is so colorful in your garden this week! It must be gorgeous! I love Gerber daisy but can't seem to keep them going. The salmon is my favorite. We've almost gotten too much rain this year. Great for transplanting because I don't need to water. Great post! Jean

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  12. w00ts upAugust 12, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Ann- Love your garden! I hope to grow pumpkins one year. To answer your question, Exeter is a small town near the Sequoia National Forest (the really big trees). It's in between Fresno and Bakersfield, nestled against the foothills.

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  13. kesslerdeeAugust 12, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    I love the Salmon Daisy the most!- very special!

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  14. My Arts DesireAugust 12, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    Oh I'm laughing...Hey, I'm already 16 and I think your car is way cool too, so can I have it first?!!! What a darling story!!! And beautiful photos...love your blog!

    Thank you for the sweet comment you left on those mother emotions of children reaching milestones!

    As I was scrolling down I noticed the untouched picture of your "Lucky-kitty-cat" and howled. We've had so many cats through the years and I think I understand perfectly the disposition of this particular furry friend!

    Thanks for the grins, I needed them today!

    Blessings,
    xo
    Sue

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  15. Pink SlippersAugust 12, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    I have never seen a strawberry birdhouse. It is so stinkn' cute. Beautiful summer day in the garden too.

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  16. RhondiAugust 12, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    Hi Anne
    You have a lot blooming considering your hot temperatures there. I think your car is cool too!
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  17. JustinBAugust 13, 2008 at 6:13 AM

    I love the Beautiful Red Roses

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  18. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyAugust 13, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    I know what ya mean about hot . Our yard has burned up ! I like your car too !
    Thank you for stopping by today .

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  19. Eggs In My PocketAugust 14, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    Anne, I loved your grandson's comment about your car!I just love looking at your pretty posies! So beautiful! blessings, Kathleen

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  20. Bee Haven BevAugust 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    Anne....just stopping by to smell your lovely flowers and let you know that I finished a chicken apron....stop by and check it out. www.apronmaven.blogspot.com.

    I also have another chicken print that is more realistic.

    Have a wonderful, sunny day!

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  21. Edie Marie's AtticAugust 15, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Anne!
    Your flower photos are always spectacular! I love the mosaic birdhouse on your previous post and the alligator is a hoot!! I had no idea that existed. Very Clever!!

    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs, Sherry

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  22. UnknownAugust 15, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    GORGEOUS Annie! And your car is awesome!! Love the fat frog!

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  23. Nancy at ManicForMosaicsAugust 15, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    Man, that is HOT! I hope you're keeping cool. We installed water misters in our backyard so we can enjoy it on even the hottest days. I'll bet your flowers are loving the heat though. Your garden is gorgeous!

    I finally finished that mosaic coffee table so stop by my blog if you get a minute!

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  24. Attic ClutterAugust 16, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    Hi Ann..
    Oh what a lovely post, froggy and pretty flowers, I love the coral collored gerber Daisy..
    Hope you are enjoying the summer months, looks like you are(:)

    I Love coming to see you at your pretty site..always something fun to see..
    Hope you are having a great weekend (:)) Hugs, Patty

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  25. Miss RheaAugust 18, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    Wow, everything is just so pretty !! :)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    What beautiful flowers. Isn't summer wonderful? I wish it would last and last and last.

    What type of car is that? I do know that its not one your grandson might be driving at 16. Thats cute...but I sure would love to drive it!

    I think that frog is so cute.

    Have a great day.

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  27. joyh82August 18, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    You have the cutest things in your garden. Love the strawberry birdhouse. ;)

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  28. Donna LynnAugust 18, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Anne!
    Loved your flower post, the car is one of my favorites, see those quite a bit around here, as this area is pretty wealthy! What a blessing to be able to own one!!!

    Hope your having a lovely week so far.
    XO,
    Donna Lynn

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  29. AnonymousAugust 19, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    Anne,
    Beautiful salmon color gerber daisies...and the zinnais. Love your posts...beautiful and cute. You have a wonderful day...Smiles and Hugs Kathy

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