Summer in my Garden

My garden tends to show off the most in late spring and early summer. By mid- July/ beginning of August there isn't much color left anywhere. But those explosions of color at the start of July really make up for it!  

This is the time all of my hydrangeas and lilies burst into bloom. My dahlias are still going strong! 

I have lots of varieties of lilies tucked here, there and everywhere. 

My hydrangeas start out rather light and get darker and darker each week; changing colors several times before fall fully settles in. 



I have some pure white hydrangeas too that are such a fun and different variety than the blue. 


 

My mother in law bought me this plant for mother's day and it's been blooming all summer!

The mother's day hanging basket Alec bought me is still going strong too!





By August the hydrangeas are turning a deep purple.

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  1. handmade by amaliaAugust 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM

    Beautiful blooms.
    Amalia
    xo

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  2. Kathrine EldridgeAugust 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM

    Stunning blooms Joanne! My flowers are bursting right now too.

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM

      After our cold snap this week I think many of mine are starting to think it's fall and they're slowly shrinking...

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  3. mireilleAugust 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    That first bloom is absolutely amazing! Wow, how pretty! I also really love that close up of the hydrangeas. I am pleased with my zinnias this year and will plant a border of them next summer by the bird feeders.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM

      Aw, thank you. I love Dahlias with their blooms.

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  4. Maria RineerAugust 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    So pretty! This is inspiring me to plant more colorful perennials. I have a bunch of hostas and they're mostly green stems and leaves with just a little bit of color.

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM

      I love perennials! I try to find the lowest maintenance plants I can.

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  5. HollyAugust 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM

    Such beautiful flowers and vibrant colors- great job!

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  6. Amy ScottAugust 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    I just love hydrangeas so much! But, that first flower is gorgeous. I think I would like to plant some zinnias. I didn't know what they were until recently.

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM

      That first bloom is a dahlia and I just googled to see what the difference between that and zinnias are (I know so few blooms by name!).

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  7. Kim CarberryAugust 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    What pretty flowers and beautiful colours! It sounds like your garden has been doing really well.

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you! I think all that rain we had at the start of summer must have really helped.

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  8. Lindsay's Sweet WorldAugust 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    So many lovely blooms! I'm so jealous that you have such beautiful hydrangeas. I have tried numerous times to grow them to no avail. I don't know what I'm doing wrong!

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM

      I have three hydrangeas that are doing really, really well and one that really, really struggles. From what I can understand they are pretty finicky plants.

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  9. thepaintedapron.comAugust 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM

    Gorgeous flowers!!

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  10. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM

    Very pretty!

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  11. All Southwest Airlines International Flight DestinationsAugust 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM

    What a beautiful and vibrant description! It sounds like your garden puts on an absolutely spectacular show right at the start of summer. Hydrangeas, lilies, and dahlias all blooming together must create such a breathtaking burst of color and texture. It’s wonderful how those peak weeks of brilliance make the quieter, late-summer moments feel peaceful rather than lacking. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your floral paradise

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  12. Sadia JabeenAugust 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM

    What a glorious peak season your garden must have! There's something truly magical about that early July explosion—when the hydrangeas, lilies, and dahlias all come together in a symphony of color. It sounds absolutely worth it, even if the show doesn’t last all summer. Those breathtaking weeks become all the more special. Thank you for painting such a lovely picture with your words!

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM

      My hydrangeas are the only ones that last all summer long but while I do miss that explosion of blooms it is so magical when it happens... though this year my dahlias have been constantly blooming too!

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM

    Joanne,
    Such pretty blooms in your garden!! Glad to hear that you got some much needed rain... We will be having a cool week next week and I can not wait!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  14. Kari August 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM

    Oh, Joanne, your flowers are so beautiful! Ours aren't as lovely this year due to heat. 😔💜

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM

      We had a decent amount of rain for most of July though they started to struggle in August when we had a good couple of weeks without rain.

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  15. GinaAugust 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM

    Ooh, this is like having your own botanical garden!

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  16. Kim August 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM

    Joanne, you have a beautiful garden and a very green thumb!! ☺️

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  17. Jodie's Touch of StyleAugust 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM

    Wow...those are fabulous colors.
    OXOX
    Jodie

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  18. MelissaAugust 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM

    The colors and textures in your garden are absolutely breathtaking. I trust you enjoy every single blossom <3 Thank you for sharing them here with us!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM

    These are some really good photos! Did you just use your iPhone or a better phone? So pretty!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Joanne August 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM

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    2. Joanne August 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM

      I'm pretty sure many of them were taken with my cell phone (I have an Android) but others were probably taken with my Cannon and the zoom lens.

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  20. MarshaAugust 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM

    I love hydrangeas! At our last house, we had two different kinds...the ones that change color, and then the lace cap. I didn't really like those, but I wasn't going to dig them up (though the new owners did). The ones I have now are just white. I love your dahlias and have always wanted to plant them. I'd say you have a very green thumb, Joanne!

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  21. NatalieAugust 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful blooms in your garden! I love the variety of plants that you grow and their colours. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.

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  22. Chrissy TAugust 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM

    To have all this loveliness in my yard would be a dream. Things are looking crispy in my neck of the woods. You have such beautiful blooms.

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    1. Joanne August 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM

      Thank you so much! Our yard is definitely brown and crunchy looking but for whatever reason my flowering plants are holding up well.

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  23. Jennifer JonesAugust 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM

    I love your summer flowers Joanne, and I especially love your hydrangeas. Mine, here are still bare.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM

    So many beautiful flowers Joanne! I’m excited to see some colourful gardens as we finally go into spring soon. Yay!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  25. MariaAugust 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM

    Such pretty blooms!

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