Friday, May 21, 2010

Bloomin' Time


Yes...it's bloomin' time here at COASTAL CHARM! Last Spring I planted several agapanthus plants in our new and improved flowerbeds in the front yard...and I love how they look. I was so ready for a complete makeover for these flowerbeds and I knew that I wanted lots of agapanthus plants...love the statement that they make and my neighbors agree...several of them decided to add a few to their own beds! Since the plants are out in the front yard, I don't get to view them as much as I would like...sooooo...my solution was to plant some near my screen porch...now your talkin'! I spend lots of time here in my screen porch (it's my favorite room)...a post about this room is coming soon!After a very COLD winter here on the coast, some of our tropical plants seemed to be dead, but thank goodness...they are still alive and growing!
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38 comments:

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

Oh how pretty. I had some when we lived in MS. They were so great. I should get some again for this house!

Debbiedoos said...

Beautiful Gardens Linda:) Have a great weekend...hope you have something to link up tomorrow for my Garage Salen party...I will have the link up in the morning:) Going out early myself tomorrow to see what junk I could find....love it!

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Thanks for visiting. If we only had your gorgeous white sand for our Beach Music festival, we would be set!!! Love your beautiful plants. I would like to have some of those for my yard. I am going to check on getting some. Wondering if they come up from bulbs. Have a great weekend. Love & blessings from NC!

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Very pretty and they are all coming back real nice! I need mulch!!! Have a great weekend!

Darlene said...

Those are so pretty and thank goodness your tropical plants bounced back. Just GORGEOUS!!

Jane said...

Everything looks so pretty. Love this time of year when everything is in bloom.
I would love to see pictures of your screen porch.
Have a great weekend.
Jane

Anonymous said...

Oh, how I miss those flowers from our days of living in California where they grew so beautifully. All that color. Stunning.

AuroraSuzette said...

I can't get over those tropical plants outside at your place! We just had major wind storms blowing branches down everywhere!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

That is a gorgeous plant! Love the flowers on it. I think I would love to add one to my garden. thanks Linda for sharing!!

Diann said...

Very pretty Linda! I can't wait to et out and do some planting this weekend. I am in the need to ee some beautiufl colors out in the flower beds!

Girl with the Curlz said...

Oh how pretty. If the weather ever gets better here in the Chicago area I can get some flowers planted again. Have a great weekend.

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Barbara said...

They are lovely, I really like that blue, not sure we have them here, I do have plenty in bloom though, thanks for the photos, Hugs Barbara

Shellbelle said...

I've seen those plants before, but never knew what they were called. They are so impressive and I can understand why you'd want to plant more and have them within easy viewing range. Love the color!

raggygirlvintage said...

love agapanthus, they remind me of Africa where I grew up, the streets would be lined with them. Don't see them up north where I live, too cold I guess! Thanks for the photos!
Tracey

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Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Linda,
I love how your garden looks, it's so lovely and fresh. Makes me want to go out and dig mine up and start all over again. Seems like everything I put out there looks good for a few weeks and then looks awful! No green thumb for me.

Can't wait to see your porch!

hugs
Sissie

Claudia said...

The agapanthus plants are beautiful! I've always liked them - they are used a great deal out here in California.

xo
Claudia

Laura said...

Your plants look healthy and happy.
It is really hot here.
how about where you are?

laura

Jojo said...

My allium has yet to bloom but the pictures of yours are making me excited! Happy weekend.

Tootsie said...

I love the apaganthus....wonder if they would grow here....hmmmm
as for your tropical...I have those ones growing in my house...and greenhouse!!! they will not grow outside!

Tootsie said...

forgot...thanks for linking into FF this week...I hope to see more of your garden soon!!!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh they are so pretty! I'm going to have to try to find some to plant in my garden. I can't wait to see your screened porch. I love screened porches! Thank you so much for linking to Favorite Things Sat. laurie

Maryrose said...

So pretty, there's nothing like blooming flowers. I love this time of year.
Enjoy your weekend.
Maryrose

phillips phamily said...

Our apaganthus is just beginning to bloom here in Central Florida! So happy I came upon your post about them, since I didn't know what they were. We just moved here in December, so thanks!

Cottage and Cabin said...

Hi Linda! Thanks for joining me-through Shaunna's...I love your agapanthus flowers!!! My Mom bought some for me to plant this year-they are so beautiful!!!! And you are right, we took photos at our day on the Alabama beaches-they are OIL FREE! I posted them for everyone to see!! Debbie Park

Creations By Cindy said...

Beautiful!!! Be blessed. Cindy

Anonymous said...

Hi Linda, Thanks for visiting my blog! When you are in Santa Monica, there is a flea market/farmers market I believe every Sunday. There are a lot of shops there. What I did was got a phone book when I got there. I believe Rachelle Ashwell has a shop there too. I wish I would have had more time to check out her store! Have a great time! Marcia

Erin@The Phillips Fam said...

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Sonny G said...

Beautiful flowers and plants~!

Sonny

Suzanne said...

What beautiful blossoms! It's wonderful to be able to enjoy the outdoors!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you linked this post to Woo Hoo! Wednesday to share all the beautiful agapanthus. It's especially great for me today since its been yet another rainy gray day here in Oregon and I'm so in need of great flowers :)

Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

I love agapanthus but haven't had much luck growing them. Maybe it's time to try again? Love your pics, hope my garden is blooming and pretty soon.

Fawnda@Fireflies and Jellybeans said...

Your flowers are beautiful! :)

Anne Maskell said...

Beautiful! I admire everyone who can grow a beautiful garden!

Emily {Frilly Details} said...

Your plants and flowers all look gorgeous Linda. I'm so happy spring is finally here!

Andy Porter said...

Yay! I'm glad they survived! You'll have a beautiful summer!! Thanks for linking!

Marti said...

I think those are one of my favorite flowers. Good idea to plant some where you can see them too.

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