My Blog List

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

~crepes, pumpkins, blackeyes, and a cat~


Crepe Myrtle after a rain.
 Clovis napping on the picnic table.






What are these yellow blooms you ask?


Pumpkins you silly! 
These rogue pumpkins are thriving through zero effort on our part. We do water the rogue watermelons and tomatoes but not these.


Do you know I had never grown Black Eyed Susan's before this summer?
What is wrong with me?
Love them.

I am linking with Fishtail Cottage for Cottage Floral Thursdays.

grace surrounds us 
Olive 


Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

33 comments:

  1. Julie MarieJuly 12, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Olive, Clovis looks so cute having her catnap on the picnic table!... and I love your Black~eyed Susans too!... xoxo Julie Marie

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sherry@Back2VintageJuly 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Olive, your photos are eye-popping gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Privet and HollyJuly 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Love, love,
    B-E-Suz as
    they thrive
    like crazy
    here....and
    spread...and
    choke out the
    weeds....and
    look great with
    hot pink, especially,
    in bouquets!!
    xx Suzanne

    ReplyDelete
  4. MollyJuly 12, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Hello Olive - the Crepe Mertyl is a gorgeous colour! Your rogue pumpkins and everything look so healthy too! I felt that you were a little bit upset by one of the commenter s on my Old Rex post,if so I'm so sorry -it's my fault! She is actually a lovely lady and the both of us are vintage 1943 which makes us about two decades older than you. I don't feel old either, so there! Love Molly xxxx

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJuly 12, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Super shots and I was saying squash until you said pumpkins.

    ReplyDelete
  6. LynnJuly 12, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Clovis has the best seat in the house! Your pumpkins are fun, I hope you get a couple for fall. Black Eyed Susan's are always pretty-enjoy:@)

    ReplyDelete
  7. ClaudiaJuly 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love black eyed susans, too. Mine are just about to bloom - any day now.

    xo
    Claudia

    ReplyDelete
  8. Carol at SerendipityJuly 12, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Olive,
    Love your photographs. Sort of like you followed your camera and it wrote the blog. I like it.
    Carol

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Beautiful pics! LOVE the crepe myrtle...one of my favorite Southern Trees. I've never planted black-eyed Susan's but I SHOULD...They are so cute and perky and well, named after MOI! :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Sunny Simple LifeJuly 12, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Can I move in or come for a visit?? It all looks to peaceful. I for the life of me can not grow a pumpkin.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Honey at 2805July 12, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Your pictures are so beautiful, Olive! No pumpkins here, but I do have some crepe myrtles. They really love the heat don't they?

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Lovely blooms! Crepe myrtle is wonderful, and I recognized the 'squash' type blossoms right away.
    Black eyed Susans are great. And Clovis can proctect them from the bunnies....

    ReplyDelete
  13. lvroftiquesJuly 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Yeppers I'm with Honey. Your snaps are wonderful Olive! And I love the black eyed susans too! I also think Clovis has the right idea *winks* Vanna

    ReplyDelete
  14. Pam KesslerJuly 12, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Your crepe myrtle photo is gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    OLIVE!!! You are a sparkle in my day! Thanks for saying hey! Your photos look wonderful and make me want to be there. Love crepe myrtle. We have no volunteers they're all pretty unwilling draftees.

    ReplyDelete
  16. SouthhamsdarlingJuly 13, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Hi there Olive. I must admit that I thought the pumpkins were courgette flowers! Gorgeous photos again. I loved the photo of Clovis on the picnic table, and isn't that crepe myrtle a wonderful colour!

    ReplyDelete
  17. MelissaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I always love the texture of squash blossoms.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 13, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Your pictures are beautiful, Olive! I just planted Black Eyed Susans for the first time last week.
    xo,
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  19. John Going GentlyJuly 14, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I have not seen a black eyed susan in ages... but if the PC brigade got their way we would have to call them a totally different name?

    ReplyDelete
  20. Christie describeHappyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Such pretty pictures! I especially liked your cat on the table and the black eyed susan. I transplanted mine early in the season and it hasn't quite bloomed yet, but I am looking forward to them! I also had to laugh at your rogue comments!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Jacque FerreiraJuly 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful! My Black Eyed Susan are the highlight of the Summer blooms in my garden. They spread every year and become more and more beautiful... enjoy! Happy Gardening ~ Jacque

    ReplyDelete
  22. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I love Black Eyed Susans! So pretty...and sweet kitty!

    ReplyDelete
  23. RomeoJuly 14, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Ah Clovis, you look so content and peaceful, would you mind if I join you? The only cool shade I can find around here is under the vehicle on the blacktop. Ugh. So if you don't mind I'll be right over. Save me a spot. And I'll bring some black eyed Susans for your Mom. The voles are moving into the flower bed and they would be safer there with her.....

    Purrs!

    Romeo

    ReplyDelete
  24. poppilinnstudiosJuly 14, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Everything is beautiful-but I love the Crepe Myrtle!
    -Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  25. The Boston LadyJuly 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Oh I love all your pictures. I'm a sucker for a cat napping, but my goodness those Black Eyed Susan's have me swooning. Love them. Ann

    ReplyDelete
  26. Bella's Rose CottageJuly 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Olive,
    I am crazy for those Crepe Mrytle, so beautiful!! I have tried and tried to grow them here, they get plump buds, then we freeze and it's all over. I loved seeing yours (with a bit of envy;-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

    ReplyDelete
  27. bjJuly 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I love Black Eyed Susans...Too dry here to plant this year...maybe next. :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. JenniferJuly 14, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Jennifer@threedogsinagarden
    Hi Olive, Great shots! And I love your whimsical logo. I have always been and fan of Brown Eyed Susans. They are just so cheerful!

    ReplyDelete
  29. JaneJuly 14, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I always enjoy visiting and looking at your beautiful photos. My favorite is Clovis napping on the picnic table!
    Jane

    ReplyDelete
  30. Fishtail CottageJuly 15, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Gorgeous photo's of that gorgeous crepe myrtle & the stunning black eyed susan....curious if you have issues with the black eyed susan spreading like crazy in your area? Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's Garden Party this week! xoxo, tracie

    ReplyDelete
  31. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalJuly 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I was going to say zucchini. Your pictures are all wonderful. I almost put some black eye susans in my cart the other day, now I wish I had! Those are so pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Fresh GardenJuly 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Fantastic! Great photos!
    Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the visit.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Plumrose LaneJuly 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Hey, thanks so much for stopping by my blog ~ wonderful to hear from you! I know, I adore my Black Eyed Susan's although mine are a little late this year.
    ♥Sharon

    ReplyDelete

I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)