Bloomin' Favorite
06/11/2010
It's that time of year. . . when most of the things in my garden are looking good. June is a satisfying time to be a gardener. Lots of easy success. Lots of color. Lots of thriving and growing and blooming.
Here's my favorite thing in the garden right now. . .
It's my "living succulent wreath." I planted this (and ruined my fingernails forever) a while ago. I left it laying flat -- so the roots could take hold -- until last weekend. But now, it defies gravity -- hanging on my back gate and welcoming any garden visitors.
I especially like the little purslane blooms. . .
They add such a nice little punch of color here and there.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I'm going to do a little gardening, catch up on some paperwork, finish listening to "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest," knit when I can, and generally avoid housework.
WOW, that's the coolest wreath I ever saw, great work Kym really worth your finger nails I think!
Posted by: Rachel | 06/11/2010 at 05:00 PM
The wreath turned out super! Love it!
I just bought the 1st book in that trilogy. In paperback though. Haven't gotten into the audiobooks. Am afraid I won't like who is reading it.
Avoiding housework...sounds like what I plan to do this weekend. ;)
Posted by: Marilyn | 06/11/2010 at 05:45 PM
The wreath was worth the cost of fingernails! Just finished Hornet's Nest...you're in for a treat!
Posted by: margene | 06/11/2010 at 06:07 PM
I really love this wreath. It's fantastic !
Posted by: Emma | 06/11/2010 at 06:58 PM
Gorgeous! I have recently seen framed succulent "pictures" in various sizes -- pretty cool, too.
Posted by: Vicki | 06/11/2010 at 07:50 PM
Wow, the wreath is wonderful you are so clever, it was most definately worth the fingernails. I love succulents.
My garden goes in phases and its in a good phase atm although I am eagerly waiting for my courgettes to flower which I have planted right at the front of the border this year - I get as much pleasure from waiting for them to flower and fruit as actual flowering plants so I thought 'why not'?
I am trying to get a traditional English Cottage garden feel - I have to admit that its 'self sown' casual look is mostly because it is self sown! This year I have planted 'Red Hot Pokers' and Dephiniums which probably won't flower this year but will be great next (if the slugs don't get them).
Its also a Foxglove year - as biannuals I have them one year but not the next.
You have inspired me to do some pics and post them on my blog.
Posted by: Sue | 06/12/2010 at 03:20 AM
Totally worth it!
It's a gorgeous wrath, Kym. Well done!
Posted by: Cookie | 06/12/2010 at 02:11 PM
Purslane is one of my favorite salad veggies. It has a lovely lemony flavor.
Posted by: Diana Troldahl | 06/12/2010 at 09:13 PM
Your succulent wreath is fabulous! So worth the effort. My sister and I had thought about buying one for our mom for Mother's Day, but I have to say nothing out there compares to the variety and beauty of yours!
Posted by: Lori on Little Traverse Bay | 06/25/2010 at 07:14 AM