Of course, the new iris doesn't look anything like what I bought on eBay so who knows what it is, but it sure is pretty.
The yellow mini rose is blooming. I think it looks super great next to this conifer that has yellow hues.
And the knockout roses are in full bloom.
This weekend I was able to do 2 garden tours. 8 gardens via the Botanical Gardens and 5 via the Cobb County Master Gardeners.
I took SOOO many pictures and I want to share them on here. But, first things first. This year was the first time going to Ryan Gainey's garden (I think it has been offered many times). Have I been missing out!!! His is one of those gardens that can change your life. I was so inspired. So encouraged. Granted, his garden is maybe 30+ years old...but I can see how I can do some things today that will help me get there eventually.
Here is a link to the pictures from his place. I will try and post the other gardens over the next few days.
http://thefarm.typepad.com/photos/2008_garden_tours/index.html
Elizabeth Lawrence: A Southern Garden
Do you wish your grandma lived next door and could help you with your garden? Well this book provides the next best thing.
Cassandra Danz: Mrs. Greenthumbs : How I Turned a Boring Yard into a Glorious Garden and How You Can, Too
I laughed my way through both of her books (only one pictured here). She is amazingly witty and offers great information.
Allan M. Armitage: Armitage's Garden Perennials: A Color Encyclopedia
Amazing color photos and generous information on more popular perennials.
Sally Wasowski: Gardening With Native Plants of the South
Super place for new southern gardeners to begin in order to guarantee success.
Michael A. Dirr: Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
A must for understanding and caring for trees and shrubs in your landscape. Super leaf drawings.
Allan M. Armitage: Herbaceous Perennial Plants: A Treatise on Their Identification, Culture, and Garden Attributes
Wonderful for the gardener who wants to learn a little bit more about their plants than just the latin name.
Tracy Disabato-Aust: Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting & Pruning Techniques
This is a great book, well written. Easy read and FULL of great information.
