Category Archives: Summer flowers

Rose of Sharon Bushes are blooming!

Posted on July 26, 2024 by jjspina

I stepped outside today after the rain subsided for a couple of hours. The grass was already dry as I walked around our yard to look at the Rose of Sharon bushes. Some of the bushes are prolific with blossoms … Continue reading →

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Summer heat – flowers are loving it – me not so much!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by jjspina

This summer has brought intense heat in the 90’s for the month of July. We are in a heat wave!! I like the summer but not this much heat! My idea of a perfect summer is days in the 80’s … Continue reading →

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Do you ever feel lazy?

Posted on September 2, 2023 by jjspina

Today is that lazy kind of late summer day for me. I know I should be working on my WIP but I have been at it a few hours every day lately. I think I need a break. Well, here … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Flowers and more Flowers!

Posted on August 25, 2023 by jjspina

I love sharing my flowers on the deck and in and around our yard. The Rose of Sharon bushes are doing beautifully! They were late starting because of all the rain we had in June and July but now they … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon bushes are finally flowering!

Posted on August 7, 2023 by jjspina

This summer has been hot and wet with more rain than sun. Plants and flowers are not doing as well as in previous years. By this time last year we had many more buds and blossoms. Here are some photos … Continue reading →

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Flowers are beginning to bloom and summer is almost here!

Posted on June 5, 2023 by jjspina

Since we returned from our vacation, I’ve noticed that the trees are fully dressed in their greenery and some of the flowers are sprouting. Everything looks beautiful and so green! My husband didn’t waste any time purchasing and planting flowers … Continue reading →

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Summer is almost gone but the Rose of Sharon Bushes are Thriving!

Posted on September 11, 2022 by jjspina

I have been sharing our gorgeous Rose of Sharon bushes with you every year as they blossom. This year they have been most prolific. I guess they love the hot and dry weather we have had. Here are some recent … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon Bushes are going crazy with flowers!

Posted on August 17, 2022 by jjspina

The flowers keep coming on our 17 Rose of Sharon bushes. They are so beautiful that I had to share some more new photos of all the flowers that have sprouted and they keep coming and coming again. There appears … Continue reading →

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Hottest Summer on Record for New Hampshire! Even the birds are feeling the heat!

Posted on August 12, 2022 by jjspina

This summer has been so hot that we can’t even go out on our deck to eat dinner like we always have done in past summers. We have had some torrential rain from time to time but because it is … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon are Gorgeous!

Posted on August 7, 2022 by jjspina

I look forward each year to the blooming of our 17 Rose of Sharon bushes all around our house. They are absolutely the most beautiful sight each year. Many of our neighbors walk by to gaze at them especially when … Continue reading →

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