Just a little peek into the gardens ...
as we sit on the front porch chatting about dinner ...
Oh! okie dokie ...
then let's take a wee peek out back ...
This rhodie is the last one of the season ...
We had her shipped from Wa. St. a few years ago ...
She never disappoints us ...
with each stage of her glory ...
Of course, my precios little pinkies ...
Kissed by the morning rain ...
My terrace begonias received blessings also ...
They greet me each morning ...
I so enjoy watching each beauty ...
unfold ...
every day ...
They bring me joy ...
As i wander thru the gardens ...
Harold put in the rest of the edging around the side gardens ...
As a Mother's Day present for me ...
It just finishes off the bedding ...
And my trellis is so full with both climbing roses ...
Do you remember this gorgeous Mother's Day pink rose bouquet that Ansel made sure I got ...
They lasted a full two weeks ...
Turning into the most gorgeous bunchy golden touched roses I've ever seen.
And, now for that Baked Potato Salad ...
Bake a couple (or as many as you wish) of potatoes in the microwave & cool ... cut in 1/2, scoop out the inner potato into a bowl. Take a fork or knife & make the potato pieces small or roughly mashed. You can add anything you wish to the potatoes ... eggs, celery, tomato, green onion, onions, celery seed, pepper, cucumber, radishes ... whatever you desire. Take Hellman's or Best Foods mayo, add enough Dijon golden mustard to suit your taste, a pinch of salt, a dash of pepper to taste. What makes this so different (?) is the baked potato flavor.
Enjoy! Have a delightful day ...
Marydon,
ReplyDeleteI love your roses. Your gardens look very colorful. The new trim is really nice. Smiles,xo, Susie
Marydon I love your garden. I love the wicker chairs (they are on my wish list ;-) The flowers and roses are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteYour gardens are beautiful! The new edging looks wonderful.
Dee
Beautiful roses! And a great yard. Almost like visiting a park. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Your rhodo is beautiful! I enjoyed seeing pictures of your garden.
ReplyDeleteI know I will love the baked potato salad. Sounds wonderfully delicious.
Oh how I love making a stroll thru your gardens! Gorgeous flowers, some that I don't have:) I will be trying that wonderful salad! Thanks for sharing it with me! Have a blessed evening, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteHa! Just look at that, great minds think alike, huh?!? LOVE your garden! What a lovely stroll! And I totally want to try that potato salad recipe, sounds pretty easy!
ReplyDeleteOh and to answer your comment on my blog...I know, I haven't been able to get around to many blogs lately :-( The boys are doing great, out of school and into everything!!!
What a pleasure it must be to stroll through your garden.
ReplyDeleteYour gardens are SO pretty Marydon! Gorgeous pictures and those roses are spectacular! Thanks so much for the recipe...I have been looking for something different! :)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
What beautiful gardens/flowers you have, Marydon! They are just gorgeous. That potato salad sounds wonderful! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYour florals are just breathtaking! Thank you for the recipe! I am going to try it!
ReplyDeleteLuLu~*xoxo
Such a nice walk, Marydon, but enjoyed the porch sitting most... no surprise there, eh? -smile-
ReplyDeleteOh I'd take that walk any day...what a beautiful garden! You and your husband have worked hard!
ReplyDeleteThanks, too, for the simple baked potato/potato salad recipe. I appreciate the fact that it's for two!
Your garden is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon, Your flowers are so pretty and I like your bake potato salad. Really easy to make and sounds yummy. Have a wonderful day.Hugs Your Missouri Friend.
ReplyDeleteAaahhhh .... So fresh in my mind and heart !! It's ALL soo much more lovely in person !! I loved my strolls through your gardens .. Such beauty out there !!
ReplyDeleteYour home is just a reflection of the two who live there .. truly a beautiful, special place to be !! Hoping your Thursday is a wonderful one full of happy :O
Hugs for you ~TeA~
Oh Marydon...I loved this stroll with you through your beautiful gardens!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so lush and lovely. Harold is such a great hubby and so sweet to finish the edging for your Mother's Day. Aren't we blessed to have such awesome guys in our lives?
sending much love your way...
Your gardens are beautiful...nice edging. I am going to try the download one more time, if it doesn't work I'm giving up..the tone of Mikes emails is much nicer than that ladies.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous gardens. Your roses look so pretty - mine all bloomed at once and are so bare right now...love the wicker on the porch!!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Sis...
ReplyDeleteI so loved strolling through the gardens this beautiful Thursday morning. Thank you for the tea and the laughter. It's never long enough, but so enjoyed for sure.
I love what dear Harold did with the edging. It is so pretty and yes it does finish the edge off. He's a keeper.
I am going to try that potatoe salad and I will keep you posted sweetie.
A lovely stroll and lovely visit this morning. I love you and miss you. All my love, your lil sis, Sherry
Your gardens are gorgeous!! A project done is the best gift ever, in my opinion ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a fab day!
*hugs*deb
your hard work pays off in your garden..how lovely!! good for you..a little piece of heaven..and I am going to try the baked potato salad..interesting to try the potato baked..thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love potatoe salad too. YUM! YUM!
Melinda
Boy did I enjoy this Strollin' and Scrollin' right down to the Baked Potato Salad! I make it the same way...especially if I'm in a hurry! Beautiful photos, Marydon!
ReplyDeleteThursday blessings to you dear one.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love your garden; reminds me of our Rhode's and Azaleas in Ca. which we can't grow here. You've got a delightful garden and home, I'd love to come walk with you. Thanks for sharing the baked Potato salad.
Hugs, Noreen
Beautiful gardens, and lawn (thanks Harold).. a far cry from the desert rocks I'm seeing out here in Arizona. I will miss beautiful flowers like that here in AZ. I am sure that potato salad would make the perfect addition to the grillin dinner we have planned tonight. THANKS
ReplyDeleteWHY doesn't my yard look like that, Marydon? OH..yes..it's because I'm fooling with that blamed swing! :) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteMona
Oh Marydon your gardens are just beautiful!! How do you ever keep up with them all? You should see mine right now- I took pictures earlier but now they are a jumbled mess as roses needed transplanted, iris divided, things switched from here to there.
ReplyDeleteMarydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden you have and I so love your front porch! Perfect to sit there with a cup of Tea!!
Hugs,
Debbie
What a beautiful garden, Marydon! I'm sure it's a fragrant haven for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the recipe, too. I'm going to have to try that.
Hugs,
Donna
xoxo
I need some rose advice. I am not sure if it is different due to the high altitude here but I want to plant some roses. I see a house a few minutes from mine that has beautiful roses in the front yard. I want them too! I do have a huge rose bush near the back fence. They have wilted and burned up from the terrible heat we have had! Sigh.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely garden.
Anne
What a cool sounding potato salad. I must give this one a try. Thanks so much for letting me know about it.
ReplyDeletexoxo bj