The Weekend Garden~

Hi Friends~

It's August in Texas and once again the temps are balancing around 100 or more degrees.

Today I am starting a little vacation and taking some time  to getaway.

Before I go, I'll walk around my garden making sure

all is doing okay and well watered.

The rest  will be left to the sprinkler system and mother nature.

The blooms so lush and gorgeous in Spring, are now a challenge to keep going.

But most blooms are still very pretty and ready to pose for a few pics.

My new trumpet vine is really doing well and making seeds. 

I was reading these seeds can be planted after turning black next year.

 Not sure about this, as this is my first vine.

Any advise would be helpful.

Here is my little sun tip. 

When it gets really hot and the sun is scorching, I move my umbrella around for shade.

The blooms really thank me.

The sound of water in this fountain bubblier is so peaceful.

We have lots of geckos too. This one feels right at home.

The birds have to enjoy a place of their own among the roses.

This green bush is called Texas Bush Rose and it has become giant.

Still no blooms, but I hope it will soon.

WOW it's hot

and

now it's time to cool off.

I've scheduled a few posts while gone.

Thank you for your visits and comments.

I'll catch up and see you all soon

when I return.

Have a great week my friends.

Hugs

Celestina Marie

Texas Garden Flower, a Tolerant Blessing!

Pretty Purslane~
in all it's splendor.

Reaching High~
in Texas heat.

Sunshine brings~
wide open blooms.

Nightly closes~
under heavens moon.

Dark green foliage~
stand sturdy daytime.

Friend to sun~
and heat alike.

Giving show with~
displaying power.

Thank you Lord~
for this, my flower.
(c)CMD

Taking a walk through my garden today, I am so thankful for the pretty Purslane that seems to thrive in our Texas heat. It is a planting that I add every year to fill in the spaces among my other loved flowers. Tolerant to our very HOT temps and always giving a beautiful show of small colorful blooms. Planted in the ground, a garden pot, or hanging from the porch, these wonderful annuals are a blessing and look so pretty next to other flowers and especially,roses.

Sharing a few pics of the purslane from my garden this season.









Thank you for stopping by and taking a walk with me in my Texas garden. Remember my Summer giveaway and leave a comment and follow to enter. Click HERE for the details of the giveaway and the drawing July 31st with the winner announced.


And, Please Welcome my friend Diane Knott in the Grand Opening of her Etsy shop with her daughter Holly. Diane is an accomplished and published artist with talent galore. Visit her Blog HERE and her new Boutique on etsy HERE. She is also having a giveaway to celebrate the opening and you will see the details when you visit her blog. BEST WISHES DIANE!!


Till next time, Have a wonderful Summer Day!
Blessings, Celestina Marie