Thursday, April 17, 2008

It is all in the Barrel

I did a little planting today. I filled two whiskey barrels with flowers that should be able to make it through some cool nights. The colors are so vibrant. I tend to lean towards red, yellow and purple flowers. Whiskey barrels are my favorite containers. They really withstand the cold winters we have in the north east. Last year I needed to put rocks in the dirt to hold up some plants that were drooping. This year I left them in just because I thought they looked good. There are four candle holders, the red ones are rather tall and did not fit in the picture. I love sitting out on the deck at night and lighting the candles. Look closely and you can see blue stones that I threw in just for fun.










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12 comments:

  1. LorraineApril 18, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    The flowers look good.I like the blue rocks it gives it the beachie look.I do not know if that is a word but it sounds good.

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  2. tincanlilyApril 18, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    The beachy look is what I was going for. Now if I could just remember where I bought the rocks I would go and buy a few more bags.

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  3. Sugarplum CottageApril 18, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Denise, your garden and home are to die for! I feel honored you complimented mine. I know gardens up north are just now coming to life and I just wanted to share what is already blooming, each day in mine. As you can see I've not laid down my mulch yet. I wish I had some whiskey barrels, yours is darlin'. I do have a whiskey barrel fountain that I have tiny goldfish in. Can't wait to see more of your garden. Hugs, RoseMarie

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  4. AnonymousApril 18, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    Denise,
    Love your flowers in the whiskey barrel...I love the barrel. I love your blog and I will visit more often. I am a friend of Rose(Sugarplum Cottage). We are seeing more flowers blooming...you will soon see more up there. Spring is here! Have a Great Day!

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  5. blessingsApril 18, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    I love the blue stones. Are all those photos on your left sidebar of your garden/yard? Beautiful!! Blessings... Polly

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    thats a nice picture, the colors look reallllly vibrant. good photography skills!

    im supposed to be studyingggg

    <3 danielle

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  7. tincanlilyApril 18, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    The photos on the side bar are not of my yard. I wish....soon I will have more flowers blooming, but nothing like that I can assure you.

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  8. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageApril 18, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Denise! Thanks for visting my blog and what a delight to visit yours! So refreshing!!! I have added you to my favorites! Have a wonderful day and see ya soon! Maryjane

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  9. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsApril 18, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    Hi! I just discovered your blog. I love your barrel planter. Red, yellow and purples are the same colors of flowers I plant! My sister lives in Rhode Island - Jamestown. I love your state. When you have time, come and visit me at my blog...
    Penny

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  10. Painted Pink PotApril 18, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    Where do you find the time? The flowers look pretty. I did notice the rocks you added......I like the color!

    Blessings
    Stacy

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  11. steviewrenApril 19, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    Oh, your deck sounds great with candles for after dark lounging. When I was young we had a front porch that we sat out on almost every night. I would love to have some place like that now.
    ps. the blue rocks are a nice touch.

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  12. CathyApril 20, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    I am so jealous of all you wonderful ladies who have flowers blooming in your gardens already. It's just beginning to get a little green here in MA. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the sun stays out and the plants begin reaching for the sky.

    Winter is over yippeeeeeeeeeeee.

    Love your flowers in the bucket.

    xoxo
    Cathy

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