Spring Blooming in my Backyard 2012

The past week or so has been absolutely gorgeous around here. 

It has been the perfect welcome to Spring party! 

 I have to admit, Spring finds me completely in love with our backyard.

 Pink, pink and more pink!

 The crows nest is completely surrounded by blooms.

 The Dogwoods, not to be out done, have put on quite a display!

 My perfect spot to relax.

 I just love Azaleas!

 Even the Camellia is hanging on and still sharing some blooms.

 Spring!

 No self respecting South Carolina home can be without at least a touch

of our State Flower, Yellow Jessamine (pronounced "JES-uh-min").

I stopped at the end of my street to snap this picture

because the Wisteria is just lovely this year!

 These Azaleas are blooming at a park not too far from my house.

If you have never had the chance to meet an Azalea up close and personal you have missed out!

Moore Farms Garden Tour

On Wednesday, my Garden Club was given a tour of Moore Farms in Lake City, South Carolina.  Trust me when I say there were literally 1000s of photos I could have taken and we had the most perfect Spring Day for the tour.  Moore gardens are a private botanical garden which is filled with established plants that thrive in South Carolina and also serve as a study program for students.  Check out their website for a great plant database, complete with photos.


Native Azaleas.  What we have come to generally know as azaleas are not natives but imported plants.



Amaryllis, yes...here in SC they do thrive outdoors!

False Indigo

I love iris!

Old fashioned roses, I have to add some of these to my yard!

Is there anything more beautiful that a field of daisies?

These beautiful glass orbs hang in the loft of the Spring House, which is complete with thatched roof!

Fence designed with sticks found around the property

The perfect setting for a visit with friends.

Tobacco!  It is used in their annual borders for its beautiful blooms...who knew?

I am seeing a birdhouse in my future...yes, I am!

After the tour, we had a wonderful lunch at Foodscapes, located at the very not big airport in Lake City!  It was wonderful and I can't wait to go back.  I had the best chicken salad I have had in ages followed by an Almond Joy Cookie!  Not to mention the amazing Collard Green Dip served with Pita Bread...yum!

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Moore Farm Garden Tour 2011