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Ginger Lily ( Hedychium coccineum 'Tara') With the exception of a few hot spells, August has been tolerable. However, beginning tomorrow, we are in for a 5-day heat wave. Disgusting! August is the month for plants that really love the heat. I have to begin with the Ginger Lily 'Tara' which is blooming for the first time. I posted a few weeks ago about how excited I was to see the bloom stalk. They have slowly opened with a few flowers every day. It has been well worth the wait.  Other favorites - Continuing the orange theme is Lantana 'Miss Huff' which is growing in a pot (that is the heather 'Firefly' in the foreground). This lantana can survive in the ground if situated in a protected area and it isn't too wet. Previously, one grew in the back garden along the south foundation and got huge (about 3' x 5'). I finally took it out after a particularly tough winter and it was slow to bounce back.  Allium ' Millenium' is a small charme...
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Garden themed ornaments

Some bloggers are sharing their garden related Christmas ornaments and we have quite a few. This is just a small sampling.





















That last ornament is just one of many that Michael and I cross-stitched many years ago. I think we spent an entire winter doing those ornaments.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM

    I *thought* Santa was a winter gardener, but I didn't know he had a talent for topiary. Those cross-stitched ornaments are great, Phillip. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend the winter too.

    Merry Christmas!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2007 at 6:12 AM

    Wow, what an eclectic collection--and an abundance of memories associated with each, I'm sure. Merry Christmas, Phillip!

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  3. AiyanaDecember 27, 2007 at 5:57 PM

    Great collection!
    Aiyana

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  4. lisaDecember 28, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    I really like your collection, especially the one you made! Happy Holidays!

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  5. TIDecember 28, 2007 at 8:13 PM

    i like the elephant gardener.
    it's really cute.

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  6. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaDecember 31, 2007 at 6:38 AM

    Hi,

    I'm visiting by way of Carol at Maydreamsgardens' blog. What an incredible collection of garden ornaments! Where do you find them ?

    I was born in Jasper and grew up not far from you in Winfield. I was back home this year and was amazed to see that while there are some beautiful old homes not that many people seem interested in gardening !

    You have an incredible garden and I can see that you've put your heart and soul in it - it shows !

    Come on over for a visit .

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  7. Phillip OliverDecember 31, 2007 at 7:48 PM

    The ornaments come from all over the place. Many of them are gifts.

    Carolyn Gail, I have an aunt who lives in Jasper. Thanks for visiting!

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  8. Annie in AustinJanuary 2, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    You've got a great collection, Phillip and it does look festive ~ I have just a few, but one of them is the exact same St Fiacre. Mine hangs up all year on the veranda so maybe it doesn't count as a Christmas ornament here.

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  9. Tony DestroniOctober 17, 2010 at 5:03 PM

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  10. Tony DestroniOctober 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    very beautiful collections of ornaments . i love this accessories ! like you i have collections of wind spinners . lovely !

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