Well there is ONE BIG positive about The Corona stay at home order....we have had lots of time sprucing up the Cottage on Cullen. I've been out and about shopping for flowers and plants for my garden beds and Mr. Incredible has had plenty of time to keep up the yardwork.
My hydrangeas have soooooo many blooms on them, they are about to explode in the next few weeks. I can't wait. Usually they are blooming by now. Mr. Incredible cut them back late this year and I think that could be the reason.
This little spot on my porch makes me so happy. This old mop bucket Mr. Incredible brought home for me always adds a bit of rusticness to the porch. I have two, the other one has wheels. I planted a dnew to me plant called Platycodon which matches so well with my Blue Hibiscus in the big pot, such a gorgeous shade of purple. The antique watering can was a Mother's Day gift years ago from my family. I have two of those also. I think I need another one to say I have a collection, right? The little scalloped pot planted with lavender I picked up a couple of weeks ago at Roger's Gardens, one of my favorite garden stores located in Orange County. My daughters broke the last one playing Volleyball in the front yard! That one was a Wolf pottery pot, this one is a "no name" brand but I love it nevertheless. Its the shape that I love so much along with the mossy exterior. I'd like to get a few more in a variety of sizes.
I always plant Calibraochoa in my Ikea buckets and this time I added Margarita Sweet Potato Vine to it. I always love this lime color in my planters.
That is why I love to plant Creeping Jenny in my pots, that beautiful Chartreuse color. The Coleus I planted in October is growing like mad.
Love this color palette.
Recently Mr. Incredible restained the shingles on our li'l cottage. It was supposed to be a clear stain but came out a bit dark, I think it has grown on me. I kind of miss the antiqued look of the old shingles.
Yes..lots and lots of purple flowers with white, white. I like how it compliments the green of our home. These Thumbelina lavender I also picked up at Roger's Gardens and thought they were so adorable. I'm hoping they will do well in this container that is repurposed as a planter instead of a beverage holder.
Yes, this is the first place I go to with my coffee and listen to the birds and squirrels every morning....it is a great way to start my day!
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