I enjoy this Garden Bloggers Bloom Day the most because it is the anniversary of the
first blog post I ever made. That was three years ago. Carol who hosts Garden Bloggers Bloom Day
here was most encouraging to me to start a blog. I thank Carol for this encouragement because blogging has certainly imporved my gardening skills. Learning from generous encouraging garden bloggers in the world. I do mean all over the world.
The blooms I had here three years ago are mostly the same this year with a few additions.
Such as this beautiful new variety of hydrangea that was gifted to me by
Cheryl another blogger I was fortunate enough to meet this summer. This hydrangea is an ever bloomer named Vanilla Strawberry
Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy'. I am impressed by its will to live and bloom in this drought. Of course I am keeping it watered since it just arrived here.
One of my succulent pots has had a bloom on it for a couple of months. Unfortunately I cut the bloom part off in this photo trying to get a picture of the mums at its feet. The blooms on the succulent isn't too showy but it is a bloom.
Another mum that has been in this spot for several years. I like it little button shape and the yellow center. I have no idea what variety it is. All I know is that it must be hardy growing here where it gets little to no extra water.
Of course making a big splash over the fence this time of year is the white anemone. It is such a stalwart plant. It held its buds stubbornly until I decided to give it some water then it opened to say thank you and please don't forget me later when you water again.
Since blogger won't let me upload more photos I will just say that I have Toad lilies blooming and a few annuals as well. Happy Garden Bloggers Bloom Day.
