Entry way pots: Snapdragons and ‘Lucia Dark Blue’ lobelia
The garden is awash in cool blues and warm yellows today. I bought a few annuals to spruce up the entry way, then realized how much blue and gold we already have.
I found some cobalt blue beer bottles in the garage, left over from my husband’s home-brewing days. If the stars align, the yellow lilies will still bloom. The bottles will make beautiful bud vases and the yellows will look gorgeous in contrast to the rich blue. To hedge my bets, I planted Impatiens in one of my recycled soy candle jars. It’s pretty…but pink.
No worries. Blue and gold remain center stage. Here’s what’s blooming:
Snapdragons
Blue and Gold
‘Moonchimes’ Chinese Lantern
Wildflowers, Re-seeded from Last Summer
Hydrangea: It’s Blue *and* Gold!
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Your garden will have the perfect display of blue and gold for your Cal guy! What a nice tribute you’re paying to him! I’m vicariously — and in great detail, thanks to you — enjoying the love and care going into all the preparations for the party. Cheers to you all, from us — We’ll drink a toast to your health, happiness, and many more celebrations to come!
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Thank you! One day we’ll all huddle around Skype or Google Hangout and we can toast each other semi-vrtually. It’s not as good as in-person, but it will do in a pinch when the people you care about live so far away.
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I love that idea! We’ll definitely set a date for a cyber-toast with you!
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