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After the Rain

Bonnie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:24:54 +0000

Although the yard held up well during the 100 degree heat, you can definitely see a difference now that the temperature has dropped below three digits and we got some much needed rain. What a lovely time of year.

Lord Baltimore

Bonnie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:36:14 +0000

This has been a very hot summer. Tomorrow it will be September 1st and it is still in the 90’s. Our Lord Baltimore Hibiscus was beautiful this year. It bloomed over and over again with huge blooms of red color making our yard a tropical paradise. It was fun to float around in the pool, the few times that we stopped to do so, and watch the large blooms look down at us.

So beautiful.

Bird of Paradise

Bonnie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:44:36 +0000

Last year we planted our bird of paradise by the mailbox. We hoped that it would survive our coldest winter ever and it has certainly surprised us with a flurry of repeat blooms this summer. It is hard to believe that such a delicate leaf and beautiful tropical flower can withstand freezing temperatures but we are sure glad that it did. A couple of people have stopped by to ask about this tropical beauty so we hope to see more popping up in the neighborhood.

Arctic Blast Hits Big D

Bonnie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:41:29 +0000

We are fortunate to live in a city where there are over 230 sunny days a year and an average temperature of 43 degrees in January. No wonder everyone was freaking out this week when we dipped down to 17.

For us, the biggest concern was our Sago Palms. Although more mature plants at this stage in our garden, the Sago is tender and like most of us does not like cold weather. The Sagos have grown too large over the years to wheel them into the garage any longer, so Paul covered them with frost cloths. We are hoping that they weather the frigid blast and look forward to sunny days ahead for this week with highs in the 50’s. Snow on Christmas and now an arctic freeze …. we hope Old Man Winter is behind us in Big D. Brrrrr !!

Flowers and Friendships Continue to Bloom Year after Year !

Bonnie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:07:01 +0000

This rose produces a beautiful array of blooms every year and never fails me, just like my friendship with my two special friends Carey and Wendy. This weekend we had a wonderful time on a girls trip to McKinney, TX, great shops, great food, lots of laughter and wonderful memories. When I got back home I found this lovely rose blooming in my back yard.

I am so thankful for Flowers and Friendships that continue to Bloom Year after Year !!

Love you guys very much !! and thank you Chrysler Imperial Pink Rose !! What a perfect weekend !

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Bonnie — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:48:36 +0000

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A Warm Summer Night in Bedford

Bonnie — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:09:30 +0000

Yellow is such a warm, happy color and tonite when I got home I found such an exquisite array of rose buds and yellow canna blooms, that I just had to share the moment with you. Happy Day !!

“A garden is never so good as it will be next year.” …Thomas Cooper

Bonnie — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:49:22 +0000

One day last year when I was shopping in the garden center at Lowe’s I noticed the sales clerk filling a cart with plants. We started talking and she said the plants were going to be discarded. She said she would sell them to me for 50 cents each so I bought all of them. When I got home Paul and I planted them in the yard. A year has already gone by and this is what is blooming today. Beautiful !!

Floating at P&B Garden

Bonnie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:12:15 +0000

Loved my yard and day off today as I floated around in the pool starting a long 4th of July weekend off from work. Looking forward to more floating tomorrow !! Happy Birthday to Rachael !!!

Lord Baltimore is Back

Bonnie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:37:24 +0000

My favorite thing to do on the weekends is float around in the pool and gaze up at the Lord Baltimore Hibiscus. My bush is full of buds today and I can’t wait until I am off to enjoy the view from water.