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Friday, 8 February 2013

Memories of Summer

I brushed past my little lavender plant this evening and was instantly taken back to the memories of last summer and the couple of dry days we had.  I have a number of these deliciously scented plants, my favourite being the old English lavender whose scent reminds me of my very happy childhood memories of being in my Grandparent's garden.  Another variety I have is the French lavender which is slightly sweeter and has a beautiful colour.  I love the petals on top which remind me of butterfly wings.


I can remember the bees being so hard at work trying to collect the pollen before the next shower descended upon us.


And my flowers being so hospitable in helping them gather their prize.


I can remember the beautiful subtle scent of the different roses dotted around our patch.  On the gazebo...



 On the fences (this one being my favourite, the Geoff Hamilton)...


and over the garage roof...


I would escape to my beautiful pergola, built by Hubby, which gave me the shade I needed on a very sunny day (we did get some!), covered in the heady jasmine, the bountiful grape vine, passion fruit and figs, early yellow roses and an evergreen clematis.  The contrast between light and dark has really worked.

And then spending evenings under this glorious canopy with the latest project.


These are just some of my memories of summer in my garden last year.  Autumn is my favourite season, but on these dark, dismal and damp days, the urge to get outside and pick up a fork and spade makes me very impatient.


Happy gardening everyone.

Take care.






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29 comments:

  1. Plain Jane8 February 2013 at 21:21

    I think we have the same garden! What a lovely evocative post - and although it's difficult to believe on a cold February night (with the prospect of more snow!) those days will soon be here again x

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  2. elaine 9 February 2013 at 15:15

    Lovely evocative summer pics could do with some of that right now.

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  3. Susan Freeman9 February 2013 at 16:36

    On this cold February morning, your beautiful garden pics have me dreaming of spring. I am your newest follower. Stop by for a visit sometime.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  4. Babajeza9 February 2013 at 18:10

    When it is cold like now and seven layers of clothes are not enough, I think of summer when we wear nothing at all and are still hot. Have a nice weekend. Regula

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  5. Lisa Lynn9 February 2013 at 20:05

    Oh, how I needed a shot of summer this morning! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos! Found this on A Favorite Thing. :) I would love to have you share this tomorrow on The Creative HomeAcre Hop!
    http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/02/the-creative-homeacre-hop-2.html

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. My Little Home and Garden9 February 2013 at 20:13

    On this snow-covered day, it`s lovely to see all your summertime blooms.

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    1. My Little Home and Garden10 February 2013 at 14:57

      Thank you for linking your beautiful post to "Sunlit Sunday".

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  8. peggy9 February 2013 at 21:04

    How glorious, I want to come and visit. I too am dreaming of summer but the wind id howling, the temperature is 8 and the snow is blowing everywhere! So I am enjoying the pink photo book that pink Saurday provides!
    Happy Day
    Peggy

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  9. Balisha9 February 2013 at 21:26

    Oh, what gorgeous roses.
    Balisha

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  10. It's Just Dottie9 February 2013 at 23:24

    I am missing summer too. Yours looks beautiful.
    Smiles, Dottie

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  11. StasaLynn10 February 2013 at 02:25

    Your garden is BEAUTIFUL. I love your roses and what an awesome and sweet spot to work on a project. You are very blessed and so are we because of your sharing. Can't wait to see pictures of your garden this summer!

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  12. Raindrops and Daisies10 February 2013 at 10:01

    Good Morning

    I'm popping over to visit after linking with Karen's Sunlit Sunday.

    Great photos of a beautiful garden
    and your crochet is fantastic too.

    Have a good week

    Fiona

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  13. Annie Cholewa10 February 2013 at 10:33

    What a lovely reminder that the sun does actually shine sometimes, and flowers bloom and bees buzz :) Meanwhile it is raining again in North Wales :(

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  14. Snap10 February 2013 at 11:40

    Beautiful! A reminder that spring is just around the corner. My grandmother did most of her planting on Good Friday. It was a busy day! I like your crochet, too. What a wonderful spot you have to *get away from it all*!!! Happy Sunlit Sunday!

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  15. Judith @ Lavender Cottage10 February 2013 at 13:43

    I enjoyed the tour of your summer garden. The French lavender is a favourite of mine too, I wish it would overwinter here as a perennial.

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  16. Crafty Gardener10 February 2013 at 18:10

    Love seeing flowers in mid winter ... visiting from Sunlit Sunday where I'm sharing some snowy scenes today ... craftygardener.ca

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  17. Unknown10 February 2013 at 18:31

    Sounds like everyone north of the equator is dreaming of summer weather. Gold rainy snowy here in central Ky. What a pleasing sight to visit your blog and be blessing with such color and great photography. Blessings for a good week, Chel.
    QMM

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  18. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz10 February 2013 at 19:08

    Loving the pictures from your garden. I love taking a step back through memory lane with my pictures of my gardens too. That's another reason I take them...so when these dismal winter days drag on I can remember there is light at the end of the tunnel!
    How sweet you have the fond memories with your grandparents garden- that's a great gift!

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  19. Ruth Kelly10 February 2013 at 20:02

    Your photos are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. sweetbriardreams10 February 2013 at 21:26

    Thanks for all your lovely comments, I am glad you enjoyed the photos of some of the flowers last summer, especially in this awful spate of weather that we all seem to have at the moment in different parts of the world. I hope the snow will clear soon to those of you in the New York and surrounding areas. The better weather will soon be with us. Take care everyone. Chel xx

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  21. Lorrie10 February 2013 at 21:54

    Lovely photos to remind us of what's coming in a few months. The pergola would be a wonderful place to sit in the summer.

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  22. Vores have11 February 2013 at 09:13

    Beautiful summer pictures you show. Wish you a good day :) Hanne Bente

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  23. Sue Kerr11 February 2013 at 19:05

    What a beautiful lavender photo! We have some massive lavender plants on our street. One has very intensely scented leaves -- far stronger than the flowers. It's very old, and I don't know what variety it is, but I'm planning on taking some cuttings soon.

    Isn't it nice to have your summer photos to look at in the middle of winter. Way better than a seed catalog!

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  24. Sue Garrett11 February 2013 at 20:15

    We have lavender borders round a couple of fruit beds on the plot. When in flower the bees and butterflies love them

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  25. CEO Lisa Anne - L.A12 February 2013 at 17:43

    Dear Chel,
    Your gardens are fabulous! The roses and lavender are beautiful. I can't wait for spring and summer to enjoy my gardens. Love your pergola and lighting. So pretty! Thanks for sharing.
    hugs,
    Lisa

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  26. Julie's Lifestyle12 February 2013 at 20:30

    Chel, I love your garden so much and it looks so beautiful and pretty! You are a great gardener and it takes a lot of work to make it look so nice. I also love all of your projects that you work on and create and your blog is very pretty also. Thanks for sharing. Julie - USA

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  27. Sarah Shoesmith13 February 2013 at 12:11

    Those are such pretty plants! I love Old English Lavender too - it's so tough, yet so beautiful and is one of my favourites to propagate.

    Isn't it funny how scent can trigger so many memories?

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  28. Stan and Jody Gabara14 February 2013 at 04:48

    Chel, Congrats! I'm featuring you tomorrow at Simple & Sweet Fridays for the inspiring post. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Happy Valentine's.

    Jody

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