Tag Archives: Summer flowers

Summer is here – maybe!?

Posted on May 30, 2025 by jjspina

I walked around our yard today and snapped some photos of the lovely bushes that were blooming. We have had days and days of rainy and cooler temps lately. Today it was a lovely, warm day in the 70’s F. … Continue reading →

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Flowers to brighten your day and some birds too!

Posted on August 16, 2024 by jjspina

Does summer seem like it is going by too fast? We haven’t enjoyed our back deck much this year with all the severe heat and then rain. We did get out there yesterday with neighbors and will again this weekend … Continue reading →

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Flowers to cheer you!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by jjspina

I promised recently that I would share more photos of all the Rose of Sharon bushes we have more than 18 at this writing. They keep spreading each time we plant another one more sprout up all around it. Each … Continue reading →

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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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A few more summer flowers to cheer you!

Posted on September 9, 2023 by jjspina

Summer is quickly waning even though our weather is in the 90’s at present. Flowers are doing well and looking quite happy in this warm weather. It certainly doesn’t seem like summer is leaving yet. We are supposed to have … 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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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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