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A Cottage Garden

By Manuela Williams

I thought I’d show you the front yard of one of my neighbors. They’re such a lovely elderly couple with 7  (yes seven) rescued dogs one which is named Sir Winston Churchill! Anyway, anyone that rescues dogs AND  takes good care of them is all right by me!

A pretty jumble of plants around a birdbath.

Do you see the capiz chandelier hanging off the shepards hook? So cute and makes a lovely wind chime.

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They have birdhouses and feeders everywhere! You should have seen all the birds and bees flying around while I took the photos!

As a matter of fact, a few weeks ago their yard was filled with sunflowers all from seeds the birds dropped. We’ve had several severe storms since then and a lot have fallen over.

Mailbox planting.

Lots of cat’s whiskers and black-eyed susans.

There are roses, lantanta, portulacca, conflowers, zinnias – so many lovely flowers.

There are cute garden sculptures all over. Lots of birdbaths. Sometimes you have to look deep into a bed to see the statue.

They have a vegetable garden in a bed on side of the yard.

See the tomato behind the flower – they’re growing LOTS of tomatoes and squash.

 

There are a couple of neighbors who’s garden’s I enjoy while walking Maxie and I hope to be able to photograph them and share them with you.

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Comments

  1. Claudia says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:39 am

    What a beautiful garden! Thanks for sharing it with us, Manuela!

    xo
    Claudia

  2. Debby Messner says

    July 6, 2011 at 2:43 am

    What beautiful flowers. I hope they let you pick some for bouquets. Love the birds on a wire stand. Wonderful that they rescue.

    • admin says

      July 6, 2011 at 2:49 am

      Yes, she did say I could pick some anytime but I enjoy just looking at them in her yard.

      Manuela

  3. Pamela Gordon says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:24 am

    That sure is a beautiful garden. So many flowers and a haven for bees and birds.

  4. Cotehele says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:37 am

    They have beautiful gardens. How they manage that with seven rescue dogs is beyond me. God love them for the good home they share with the dogs. Thanks for sharing the views from your house!

  5. Vee says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:42 am

    Oh it’s great to have neighbors with a beautiful yard. It makes it so much nicer all the way around. (Wish my neighbors would realize they have sumac growing up the side of their house.)

  6. Pat says

    July 6, 2011 at 3:52 am

    Beautiful garden!
    I so wish that I was able… I’m having a time with the dog-gone grasshoppers!

  7. hillbillywoman says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:08 am

    Gorgeous Garden!

  8. Kathleen Grace says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:19 am

    What a delightful garden! Thank you for sharing it. I think we often plant a garden for ourselves, never realizing the joy it might bring others who pass by. It would be a delight to see this on a walk:>)

  9. Green Bean says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:31 am

    What an absolutely gorgeous yard! And I’m with you on the rescued pet thing. 😉 Thx for sharing.

  10. Diana says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:34 am

    How lucky you are to have neighbors with gardens like that!! That’s absolutely wonderful. I love walking by interesting yards and houses. I wish people would “landscape” for themselves and walkers, rather than for real estate agents, which is unfortunately what is mostly done in my neighborhood.

  11. Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:01 am

    What a wonderful cottage garden they have! I love all of the jumble of pretty flowers. Thank you for sharing that !

  12. Donna at Mourning Dove Cottage says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:27 am

    What a pretty flower garden! I love it. And a veggie garden too! Great photos, Manuela.

  13. Jennifer says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Just beautiful! I love yards that are loved, and you can so tell this one is special. Such a grand collection of flowers. I can see why you enjoy walking your own dog!

    xo, Jen

  14. Sue says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Wow- they do have a ton of flowers! How fun to have explored the garden with your camera. And how nice that you can enjoy this garden on your walks, too . 🙂 Sue

  15. Gumbo Lily says

    July 6, 2011 at 8:35 am

    There’s a whole lotta gardening going on there! Pretty.

  16. Jacki says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Amazing! I can barely keep my flower hanging on in this heat. Our tomatoes have already come and gone.

  17. Mona Kay at Home says

    July 6, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Wow!! It’s sooo summery-looking, and I just love a garden which attracts birds! Thanks for sharing it with us!

  18. Deanna says

    July 6, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I love a cottage garden!

    Theirs is really nice!

    Deanna

  19. Rose H says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    That’s my kinda garden Manuela! No space for weeds, plents of flowers and encouraging wildlife. I bet all those squash and tomatoes wll tast good too. Thank you for sharing:o)

  20. Brenda Kula says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:39 am

    I would have been in heaven in that wonderful yard with my camera in tow!
    Brenda

  21. mum of all trades says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:49 am

    what a beautiful garden! I would love mine to be at that stage. it looks such a relaxing spot.

  22. Theresa Roach says

    July 6, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    Thank you for the tour of your neighbor’s garden! Looks like someone I would love to visit with:) Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!

  23. Cindy says

    July 6, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    Great garden! I love a full cottage garden. Thanks for showing.

  24. Andrea Swenson says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:36 am

    WOW. someday. Thank you for the inspiration.

  25. Donna Heber says

    July 7, 2011 at 5:35 am

    What gorgeous gardens! So many wonderful blooms. Thank you for sharing them with us.

  26. AmyW says

    July 7, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I bet it takes all your willpower to not gather up a beautiful bouquet every time you pass by.

  27. Melanie says

    July 7, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Now THAT’S a cottage garden – or gardenS! I’m assuming they’ve lived there for many years and that these gardens have evolved over those many years? Such beautiful flowers – and nice neighbors for letting you take pictures of their landscaping.

  28. debbie says

    July 8, 2011 at 7:03 am

    oh wow what a lovely garden they have! hopefully some day mine will look like that!

    thanks for touring my garden manuela

    debbie!

  29. clarice says

    July 9, 2011 at 2:22 am

    Wow, girl, look at how big everything is. Well I am jealous xoxox Clarice

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