They probably make them in Europe, too. They're what I think of as the sort of old-time wooden furniture that still is used in some state and national parks. Very sturdy, fairly comfortable, rustic, plain, cedar furniture. You just leave it out all year. We don't have anywhere to store the stuff so we didn't want to buy the modern furniture, which requires being brought in over the winter or put under elaborate covers. You do have to stain or paint it every other year, but that's all it requires.
I can't wait till the orange day lillies and red monarda come out. They add so much colour. You might have the same roses, who knows? This one is featured up here because it's hardy to zone 3. The challenge for us is finding plants that grow up here, but many -- most? -- that do are more than happy to grow in a warmer climate.
Maewyn, as I recall Laurie had knee surgery in the spring (our spring, your autumn). How did that go? Is he recovered? I may have missed mention of it in your LJ.
It's been 2 1/2 months since Laurie had the operation. His knee didn't return completely to "normal". It's a lot better - not needing support with a stick, but he still has a little swelling and discomfort. If it gets really bad again, he may have to get a knee replacement. We don't want to think about that!
So now you're having lovely summer weather while we just get grey, chilly days interspersed with the occasion bit of sunshine!! I know you've had some rain, but I always love summer rain - all those gorgeous garden aromas it brings out!
Your garden is looking absolutely beautiful and that red rose is so gorgeous - there's something quite unusual about it, not sure what but it just looks a bit different to other red roses:)
It's cooled off quite a bit today and storms are expected tomorrow. Can't complain about getting everything watered naturally. My complaints are about cold. It should be warm, but not hot, this weekend. Yeah!
I think that red rose may be different because of something Maewyn pointed out. Its blooms are formed in big clusters on the ends of stems. Maybe that's what makes it a stand-out.
What a lovely garden - you have a very green thumb!!
Thanks so much for sharing the pics - I have no luck growing things myself so enjoy seeing how well others can do!! I'm glad you're not part of the heat wave that's making so many parts of the country miserable.
Hi, Frolijah Fan! Actually, the heat wave got here today. I think it reached nearly ninety, which is very hot for here -- and very humid. The dehumidifyer in the basement is going great guns. But the plants are loving it. The big orange day lilies are opening as I watch, and the red monarda (bee balm) are unfurling as well, so I'll be taking new pictures later this week. There's supposed to be a big thunderstorm tonight, which makes sense, the air is so soupy and warm, but we'll see. They were forecast all weekend, but, in spite of intermittent overcast skies, no storms materialized.
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The red roses look a lot like mine, with multiple flower heads on one stem - I don't know what variety they are, though. :)
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Maewyn, as I recall Laurie had knee surgery in the spring (our spring, your autumn). How did that go? Is he recovered? I may have missed mention of it in your LJ.
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Your garden is looking absolutely beautiful and that red rose is so gorgeous - there's something quite unusual about it, not sure what but it just looks a bit different to other red roses:)
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I think that red rose may be different because of something Maewyn pointed out. Its blooms are formed in big clusters on the ends of stems. Maybe that's what makes it a stand-out.
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Thanks so much for sharing the pics - I have no luck growing things myself so enjoy seeing how well others can do!! I'm glad you're not part of the heat wave that's making so many parts of the country miserable.
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