"DESIGNS THAT REFLECT OUR
AMERICAN HERITAGE"

Welcome to my blog. I'm probably very much like all of you who love the needlearts. My life revolves around family, friends, home and all things that help to make for a more contented life. When time allows; cooking, gardening, decorating, and collecting are my joys. I look forward to sharing all of these things with you. I also hope to keep you up to date on what is going on at Homespun Elegance, in regard to the needlework designs and the "Plain & Fancy Wares" that we offer.

Wishing you "Many Happy Stitches".
Sandra

Friday, July 26, 2013

In My Garden

Good Evening Everyone!
You might remember that back in the Spring I told you
Lehmer and I were killing my overgrown (30+ years old)
flower beds.  Well, it was a lengthy process and Lehmer
did most of the hard work.  It is really strange to look
at the beds now and see vast areas of mulch.  I did
plant a few perennials and will do more in the fall,
but now it is too hot and dry to do more. 
Even though it looks very sparse indeed, it looks better
than the weed infested snarl of plants that was there.
It broke my heart not to dig up and save dozens of
mature perennials, but you know what, if I didn't
work I could have done that, but sometimes you just
have to give in and say "I just can't do it all" and 
that is what I did.  Now, it is so nice to be able to
walk in the beds and deadhead the plants without
fear of the dreaded copperhead moccasin which
is abundant in our area.
As promised, here are some pictures.  Do you like
to decorate your gardens? I do.
I think it is a very similar thing.  I've been collecting
garden "stuff" for years and love moving it around
the garden every spring.  The only difference between
decorating inside and outside, is that I like colonial
colors inside, but outside I like pinks, whites, and blues.
Here goes ~~~~

 Boxes and boxes of stitched models are stored
in the little shed.















 Mint for my tea.  I found out many years ago
that mint needs to be confined to a pot.








 The upstairs of the garage is where I store most
of my inventory and other Homespun Elegance
stuff.  I make dozens of trips up and down
those stairs every week.  You would think I
would lose some weight.








Now you can see where I spent a lot of time
this Spring.  With this heat we are dealing with,
I only go out when I have to and that is to 
water my poor plants.
Anyway, there it is.  By next summer I will have
filled in with some more plants in the two beds
and it will look a lot better.
Hope you enjoyed my little garden tour.  
Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra

21 comments:

  1. What a beautiful yard. I just love the Crepe Myrtle tree. I know one thing, I would be sitting out at that table and stitching heat or no heat or in the gazebo stitching.

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    1. Thank you so much. I do love sitting in the yard ~ especially in the evening. Blessings,
      Sandra

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  2. Thanks for the tour of your lovely home and gardens!

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. So happy you enjoyed it.
      Blessings, Sandra

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  3. You have such a beautiful garden, it really is lovely. I hope the heat eases for you soon.

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    1. Thank you so much CJ. We should have a break in the weather this week. So looking forward to it.
      Blessings,
      Sandra

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  4. So beautiful Sandra. You have such a lovely property and I think your gardens look so nice and inviting. Loved all the pics...thanks for the tour.
    ~Nan

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    1. It is when I'm not pulling weeds and spraying for insects, but that comes with the territory unfortunately. Thank you for writing me.
      Blessings,
      Sandra

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  6. Looking so sweet and so peaceful.
    Hugs x

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    1. When I'm not weeding and spraying for insects, it is indeed wonderful. Unfortunately, that is what you have to do to maintain a garden. Thank you for writing me.
      Blessings,
      Sandra

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  7. What a lovely enjoyable walk around your garden thank you x

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    1. Thank you Michelle for your kind words. So sweet of you to write to me. Blessings, Sandra

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  8. You have a very lovely yard and garden. My gardens are in need of some grooming and I can't wait to redo them. They've never looked so bad, but I'm just finishing up my radiation treatments next week, so hopefully I'll be able to get it done soon. Thanks for sharing the pics!

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    1. HI Phyllis,
      So sorry to hear that you are having radiation treatments, but so happy that you are finishing them. Your garden can definiaely wait until you are all better. Unfortunately, it is hard, hot work, at least in Virginia.
      Take care of yourself,
      Sandra

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  9. Lovely and inviting garden "rooms" and vignettes. Charming, looks just fine. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you so much Linda for writing me.
      Blessings,
      Sandra

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  10. It's absolutely gorgeous. So soothing. Love all the garden ornaments. I have a few but you've inspired me to get more.

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    1. I love all the garden stuff. I have to really talk to myself when I see another one, especially if it is a sheep. There is a point at which you can have too much and I think I'm almost there. Thanks for your kind words.
      Blessings,
      Sandra

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  11. Sandra thanks for the walk through the gardens. It is so beautiful and colorful! I love all the bunny yard ornaments. Everything is lovely!

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    1. I knew you would love the bunnies. It do too, obviously. So happy you liked my garden. Hope to talk to you soon.
      Blessings,
      Sandra

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