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| Love and Peace Roses |
We go to the beach every year around the first of May... Each year, when we get back home, we are always 'anxious' about what we'll find in our yard... AND---depending upon the year and the weather, every year is different from the previous ones. This year was no exception.
Even when we left FOR the beach, there were lots of Roses already blooming. It was hard to leave the yard---but we 'forced' ourselves.. ha.... BUT---coming home was even more awesome!!! Not only were the Roses blooming, but also lots of the Lilies and even a Daylily were all blooming.
Today I'll share a little of what we found when we got home from the beach on Saturday, May 12. Hope you enjoy seeing more of the beauty in our yard! Be sure and click on the pictures to see them larger. The first two pictures were taken on May 3 --before we left on our trip. All of the rest of the pictures were taken on May 12 when we returned.
This picture was taken from the side, looking across the driveway at two of our Rose beds. Can you imagine how hard it was for us to leave all of this beauty???? Luckily though, it was still there for us when we got home!
This is what met us when we drove into the yard that day. These gorgeous lilies are named Montenegro and the roses in the background are named Veteran's Honor.
Aren't these lilies pretty? They bloomed for us ---when we came home on the 12th. They are appropriately named Lollypop.
This picture was taken of one of our round flowerbeds in front. This one is the middle bed --and it's full of lilies and pansies... The names of the lilies in this picture are Juanita.
We even have one set of daylilies blooming already. This one is named Wild Horses.
This bed (near the front road) is full of color now... The irises are mostly bloomed out ---but the roses and lilies are really showing off. All of those red roses (Veteran's Honor) are on ONE bush--believe it or not!!!!! The roses on the right are named Double Delight, and the yellow roses are named Welcome Home.
Finally, here is one of my all-time favorite roses, named Peppermint Splash. This one had not bloomed until we returned from our trip. Isn't it beautiful?
Hope you enjoyed seeing our flowers today!!!!! AND--I also hope that you have a fabulous day!!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
What a wonderful welcome home!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, your roses and lilies are just gorgeous. So many beautiful colors. Your yard and gardens must be the envy of the neighborhood. Your header shot is gorgeous too. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteblaze of glory came to mind as I browse your garden. so very beautiful. the peace roses at the top are just stunning. what a wonderful sight to greet you when you got home.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, those are all just beautiful. Several years ago before we started traveling in May/June, we planted about six different kinds of daylilies along our screened-in porch. They do bloom at different times, but for the most part, we miss them. Oh well, our neighbors and the people who take care of our house sure do enjoy them. Have a great day! Bet there's another adventure already in the works for you two!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sight to see on your return home.
ReplyDeleteI think the flowers are just blooming their hearts out this Spring, the colors are spectacular.
Thank you for sharing Betsy, I'd be tempted to stay home for awhile, and enjoy your gorgeous flowers :)
~Jo
Breathtakingly beautiful. All of them. Of course, without a doubt in MY mind, my favorites have always been roses, so I especially enjoyed their 'dazzle'.
ReplyDeleteI've always fanticized about having an English garden with flowers everywhere and just growing profusely. With no work involved though, you know. :) Your garden is just beautiful! What a joy.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness at the color in your gardens! I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite here.
ReplyDeleteWow ...you do have beautiful frlowers ...I love those roses, especially the "Peremint"...BUT I DO NOT KNOW what "Daylily" are! Is there any in your photos???
ReplyDeleteKiss and hug you. Isabel/Bhell
Wow, that is colorful and beautiful. You guys sure do have a beautiful yard.
ReplyDeleteThose lilies are unbelievable such a riot of colour.
ReplyDeleteI think your yard just gets more beautiful each year. WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, you have the most beautiful yard I have ever seen. How can you leave it? I will be planting my flowers today - it is finally warm enough to put plants in the ground.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, your yard is gorgeous! Love those red roses and red lilies!!! How could you tear yourself away from this paradise to go to the beach????
ReplyDeleteREally enjoyed the sight and really beautiful flowers. By the way, who watered your plants when you were away?
ReplyDeleteThat's one amazing garden! Love looking at your flowers before I go to work in the morning!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear! Now I know "what " they are. My favorite is the Hush Little Baby Daylily
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BShell
So...you have no deer and no rabbits, lucky you. And how many gardeners take care of your yard when you are on travel?
ReplyDeletethose are gorgeous!!! You certainly have a way with plants :)
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those are gorgeous!!! You certainly have a way with plants :)
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I know that feeling of coming back to your flowers.Lovely blooms, you have put lots of effort into that yard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a splash of colour such a lovely welcome home.
ReplyDeletethose scarlet lilies are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI just love those lilies! The many varieties are fascinating. Coming home to these truly must have been a thrill.
ReplyDeleteI would go to the beach too...but nice to be welcomed home by such beauty
ReplyDeleteWow...your flowers are stunning, Betsy! Lucky you---to go to the beach, then come home to such splendor. I love them all, but those Montenegro lilies are amazing. And I really, really love that you had a rose called Welcome Home to welcome you home. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, I think I will they to develop a rose garden here in my farm yard near the house. I have been so busy lately with the sale prep for the lake house, my veggies and every-day chores that it has been hard to find time to develop more of this property. All in good time. You yard is prize-worthy for sure! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Betsy, hope you and George had a great trip! Your flowers are absolutely breathtaking and such gorgeous colors! Thanks for sharing the beauty with your wonderful photos!! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
I love the Peppermint Splash, it seems to have more red and less white this year. Also my next favorite is Love And Peace! You could be your own little Botanical Garden and charge admission, I would certainly pay! We have a Hone & Garden association here and the best gardens get put in the paper and people can tour them on Garden Weekend. Do you have something like that...I would think you would be their first choice.
ReplyDeleteYour gardens were all in splendor to welcome you back home.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!!
What a wonderful welcome gift!
ReplyDeleteYour garden is beautiful. It must be hard to leave.:)
Your roses are gorgeous. Your daylilies are also beautiful. My roses need some help. I have not been home enough to tend them and my hubby does the best he can which is not good help with the roses.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Betsy. You two are going to have to restrict your travels to the winter months. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to come home to all those flowers!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful your place is! I'm sure it takes a lot of work, to keep it that way...
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so pretty. I have a rose bush that puts out roses just like the one you call "peppermint splash". People are always asking me what kind of rose bush it is and I always said I didn't know. But now I will know what to tell them.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colors in your yard and I bet it smells divine, too!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Wednesday!
What a welcome back eh, great.
ReplyDeleteA lovely way to be welcomed home. They are all so pretty! Have a nice evening, Betsy.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. What a wonderful sight to come home to. It's your very own garden paradise
ReplyDeleteMy, oh my---Your yard is beyond my wildest dreams. So, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou must secretly have someone watering your garden or managing your place while you're out of town:) I love love love your flowers. You have the done a great job with your garden. I do enjoy a nice rose.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had plenty of beauty waiting for you at home. Seeing it all must have made your heart glad.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful flowers you have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful welcome home! Your flowers are just so gorgeous, Betsy! I'm glad you had such a nice trip to the beach.
ReplyDeleteHello Betsy, The flowers are gorgeous!!! I love all of them but especial the orange yellow roses. Your camera takes wonderful snaps.
ReplyDeleteI ventured into your Blog the other day and saw all the pics of you and your hubby and the water falls. I love the way you both have matching t-shirts.. I would never think of that...it just shows how much you love each other. xxxx
Hummmm ?? can't decide which rose I like best, the love and peace or the peppermint !! also love the lilies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photo size reducing info, I was already reducing mine, just not enough apparently. I reduced them to what you do and they are downloading fine and I've seen no more notices about running out of space.
Blessings
Marilyn
What a welcome home! When I was working always hated to be gone from home in May especially--which was prime conference time for Farm Bureau. Regretted what I'd miss blooming in my garden--especially the peonies. Glad you and George had such a colorful welcome home.
ReplyDeleteDo you grow annuals as well? Container plantings? BTW, wouldn't even try to pick a favorite out of these photos--it would always be the next one I scroll to. :-) Although, I do like the Lolipops.
wow...I wish I could come see your beautiful flowers. They really are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely blooms Ms Betsy! It is indeed difficult to leave such beauties behind. However, our good Lord takes care of His creations though you were not available for a couple of days away from home. What a blessing! God bless, Farida :)
ReplyDeleteBetsy, you and George have the most beautiful yard. I always like to see your roses and other flowers. The Montenegro lily is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteSee, providing them with a wonderful home makes them able to survive with out you.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I could leave such beauty. Really like those Wild Horses.
People must drive past you place just to sniff.
You sure have lots of beauty surrounding you Betsy! Wonderful!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Your roses are just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy!!!
ReplyDeleteWith beauty like this it's a wonder you two ever stray from home!!!
Your yard is just delightful! It's full of color for the eyes, scents for the nose, and peace for the soul.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing every inch of it and how you and George have it designed!
Just lovely!
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WOW, Betsy, lots of beautiful colors and varieties!! You and George put in a lot of time in your yard for it to look so wonderful! But you are getting good exercise and good clean air for your bodies. THAT's also a plus!! I am amazed at all you do. That Peppermint Splash rose is very beautiful and I can see why they call it peppermint. But the other roses are stunning, too. SHOOT, the WHOLE YARD IS STUNNING!! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Brenda
Wow! I love your roses. They are so beautiful. You have such a splendid flower garden. What a nice welcome to coming home from the beach. Thank you for sharing such lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, I'm sure folks love driving by your place just to see your beautiful blooms! I know the beauty doesn't just happen!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers always amaze me!!!! Such beauty and I know this takes lots of TLC from you and George .... Good job you two!!!!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! Absolutely breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteWow..such beautiful flowers..I love them but unfortunately I don't have green fingers...Everything that I attempt to plant so far has turned brown !! Hahaha...
ReplyDeletethe roses are so colorful :) but i love those in pastel shades
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You certainly are surrounded by beautiful flowers of every color combination imaginable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the beauty, Betsy. It just made my day brighter.
Hugs
What a great welcome home blessing for you and George. Sandie
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic and colorful! The flowers are very pretty Betsy, the roses and wild horse flower is my fav here.
ReplyDeleteThe Roses and Lilies are beautiful with so many rich colors! Over here, we only get fake flowers in bright colors! I wonder who watered your plants whenever you went away?
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