SNIPPETS FROM MY GARDEN

Back patio

Jessie checking out the raised vegetable boxes

Pink Knockout Roses, Peonies and pink Evening primrose (Oenothera Speciosa) - self sows profusely.

Looking across the back patio into the woods - shots of lime green in the backround - Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra "All Gold") perfect for shade/semi shade areas.

Pots of Begonia "wings" and coleus.

Perennial sweetpeas about to bloom along with clematis and rose New Dawn growing alongside herb boxes, chives in full bloom, Feverfew about to come into bloom, very prolific self-sower.  My plan is to surround the four raised veg boxes with a wire fence and have vines and creepers tumbling up and over.

GARDENS OF OXFORD, MD

WEDDING FLOWERS

I recently did the flowers for a Fall wedding, the bride's bouquet was made up with white and ivory roses - Palen looked exquisite in her ivory wedding dress, Kevin was in his crisp white Naval uniform. The maid of honor, seven bridesmaids and cute flower girl were dressed in beautiful chocolate brown dresses, their bouquets were all done with shades of burnt orange and soft pink roses, with bright mango calla lilies. All the bouquets had the stems wrapped with an ivory satin ribbon. It is one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever been to, I was delighted to have played a part in this very special day.

My diningroom table looked beautiful decorated with all the pew arrangements and bouquets.

A close up of the stunning roses and calla lilies.

All delicately packed in tissue and ready for delivery.

The bride-to-be gets her first glimpse of her flowers - she sank to her knees and her sweet smile says it all. Whew.

The pew flowers.

The beautiful couple. Kevin and Palen.

The bridesmaids.

The happy wedding celebration.