Friday, March 19, 2010

Gardening Austin Style

These are the first blooms I have seen! As I walked around my yard this morning, I was pleased to see them beginning to ease out into a bloom! There are many more, these are just the first ones to perk up and are gently saying they are ready for Spring. These plants thrive with minimal care, I mean minimal! The ones we have in our yard are all mostly deer resistant since we have a little situation we have to deal with, my friends, yes, the deer! They'll just make themselves at home and make a meal out of just about anything that is beautiful and enjoy it all in a heart beat! We have even had one looking in our front door, stood there like he was about to ring the door bell!
I have given you all a little  peak of  our Petunias, Black Dalea, Salvia, Society Garlic, Mountain Laurel and Pink Skullcap!  I'll be back soon with these native and adapted plants in full bloom!

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25 comments:

  1. CarolMarch 19, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I envy your flowering plants! We're expecting a big snow tomorrow!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  2. Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage CatsMarch 19, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    It's so wonderful to see color in the beds once again ,instead of a bed of white! Your blooms look so pretty!! We all have our cross to bear .... You have deer ,I have groundhog(s). Because of him( her?)We had to move all our flowers from the back to the front or in pots on the deck. Now all they ae left with down in the back are Shrubbery hahaha... not so tasty!! ( I better watch now that I said something hahahaha...) Have a great weekend!

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  3. KarenMarch 19, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Oh, Nancy... how beautiful!! Love your pictures. You've mastered something I cannot do... mosaics! Teach me...
    On the run to the deer lease...
    Love,
    Karen

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  4. debMarch 19, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    Ah color once again! I like green but it is nice to see color in the garden. It's nice to see you can have a garden with deer ☺
    Never had them just heard horror stories and couldn't imagine how sweet Bambi could do so much damage...LOL
    *hugs*deb

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  5. bjMarch 19, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    I just posted a comment but....where is it???
    Ok, Blogger swallowed it !
    Just sayin' I love all your flowers...they will be so pretty a little later..
    Thanks for coming by...and I just signed up to follow.
    xo bj

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  6. Pat @ My Tattered EleganceMarch 19, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Hi Nancy~ thank you for stopping by today. I went throught your blog. Such beautiful grand-children!!! Loved your flowers and beautiful rose china. I love roses too. Hope you will stay in touch.
    Hugs, Pat

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  7. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartMarch 19, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Beautiful flowers! You sure do have a head start on pretty gardens sooner than we do here in South Jersey!

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  8. Chatty CroneMarch 19, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Ah the way you have your pictures - mosaics - they are just beautiful and all the colors - spring is in Austin.

    Thanks for visiting my blog today.

    sandie

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  9. Chatty CroneMarch 19, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    PS Where does your daughter live - right in Atlanta? That is so cool. sandie

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  10. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeMarch 19, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    So nice to meet you, Nancy. Thanks for stopping by and for following my blog. I'm about to hit my 200th post and like you I had no idea when I started this adventure that it would so much fun and I would meet so many amazingly creative women!

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  11. LauraMarch 19, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Nancy-
    Your mosaic is awesome!
    I never knew I would enjoy gardening so much.
    I laughed out loud about your deer on your front step!

    Good job dear friend,
    Laura

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  12. CharleneMarch 19, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Nothing like spring in Texas is there? The bluebonnets should be out soon. Have a great weekend. Charlene

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  13. KimMarch 20, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Hey there Nancy - you have a wonderful blog. I'm very glad to meet you here in Blogland. Looking forward to enjoying many more of your wonderful posts!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  14. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressMarch 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Lots of pretty flowers!! I love seeing the petunias, it'll be months before they bloom here. We don't get deer in our yard, just the squirrels and raccoons, but I know other gardeners that use liquid fence with good results.
    Happy Spring!

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  15. anythinggoeshereMarch 20, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by and becoming a new follower of my blog. I really appreciate it.

    It is so much fun to come by and see spring on your blog. We got snow today in No. Illinois. I know spring will be here soon. The bulbs are coming up and the trees have buds. xo Joan@anythinggoeshere

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  16. DeniseMarch 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I live in Austin too, well just north of it actually and we have been planting out this past week but today is freezing! I had some lovely blossoms on our fruit trees this week which I posted about, stop on by for a visit if you get the chance :)

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  17. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 20, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Nancy...

    Ohhh...Spring time in Texas! Your flowers all look so pretty, my friend! I have a sister that lives in the Hill country and she is always looking for plants that are "deer resistant"! Hehe! I lived in South Texas for 30 yrs...I am now in Colorado. My friend, we still have snow on the ground! I am sooo ready for Spring! Thank you for sharing your beautiful flowers with us...they are like a breath of fresh air!!!

    I also wanted to thank you for coming by and taking a peek at my Spring Green tablescape and for leaving me such a sweet note! Thank you!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  18. DixieMarch 21, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Hi Nancy! Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself! I'm on a short blogging break but will return shortly after Easter. Added myself as a follower so I don't miss any of the great goings-on in Austin. We're neighbors... French Lique (aka St. Hedwig) is about 15 miles east of San Antonio off IH10.
    See ya soon! Dixie

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  19. CathyMarch 21, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Nancy,

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my Cottage Style feature. I appreciate it with all my heart and I am so happy everyone is enjoying it as much as I am.

    I hope you are having a wonderful day.

    Cathy

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  20. VictoriaMarch 21, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Those are beautiful! I wish I had a green thumb like you do:)

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  21. Chatty CroneMarch 21, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    I know right where that area is - it is about 45 minutes from me. Small world. sandie

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  22. Blue Creek HomeMarch 21, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    I am so glad that you stopped by tonight!

    We have a deer problem too. I just go ahead and plant them an all-you-can eat salad bar in my yard!
    I loved your post about your favorite things. You have some beautiful pieces.
    Rhonda

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  23. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 21, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Spring has sprung...It'll only get better and better!

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  24. TootsieMarch 22, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    thanks for linking in this week....your photos are so pretty....I am still looking at either dead grass or mud or snowdrifts...yep...we still have snow here! spring is on it's way...we can see the grass...but still another month at least for anything to begin to grow here!

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  25. Carrie @ Cottage CozyMarch 22, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Hi Nancy:

    I am having a "Blue Monday" giveaway~stop by to see~

    Thanks...Have a terrific week!

    Carrie

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I love your comments!
Nancy

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