I am a Victorian Soul, who lives in a small townhouse that was built in the mid 1970's, not a huge Mega Mansion!! I just recently lost my Hubby Joe, who was a Retired Letter Carrier. I worked night shift as an RN on a Hospital based Rehabilitation( Physical Medicine) Unit for 37 years before I had Knee Replacement Surgery and officially Retired in 2019 after 41 years working in Direct Patient Care ... I am so glad that we retired at 62 years of age and got to spend that time together before he passed....I still do love Retirement!!!!

I DABBLE IN A BIT OF THIS AND THAT!!!!

" IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BE WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN"
George Eliot
George Eliot was actually a pen name for a woman named Mary Anne Evans......

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Our Front Yard, 2017

Welcome!

I want to show you our front yard today because I finally got to plant my annuals!!

But first, I want to Thank Bev, over at Eclectic Red Barn, for featuring my post The Patio Project, Part 2, from last week's Thusday's Favorite Things Party!!
Thanks so much, Bev!!

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We have been having more seasonable weather over the past week with high temps. in the 70's and lows in the 40's and 50's...........

I finally was able to buy and plant my annuals without the fear of frost.......

In my previous post, I shared how the front porch looks now that it is ready for the Summer......
If you missed it, please click HERE.......

Today, we pick up where I left off..........
This is the little flower bed under the Living Room window........
I decided to not spend a lot of money on annuals this year and I did not over plant my pots and flower boxes.........

This is one of 2 flower boxes that are on each side of the flower bed.........
Begonias grow very well here in the front because it is mostly shaded until the end of the day......

I did not want to over plant so I only planted 4 in each flower box.......
The left side of the flower bed......
I planted one marigold in pots bought at Dollar Tree......
I bought this solar lit bird bath at Big Lot's last year.......
2 fairies flank a hosta.......

The right side of the flower bed.......
2 large urns that were destined for the garbage at our church now rest on the wall between our townhouse and my neighbor's.........
I planted 2 orange marigolds, 2 yellow marigolds and 2 begonias in each of these urns.......
Again, I am staying with the color theme of red, orange and yellow for the front porch and front yard.......

Fairies sit on the sidewalk by the flower bed.......
In between the urns is the other flower box........
Planted with red begonias......
Since most of my front yard is a large slope........
I only have a small flower bed that runs the length of our house in the front.......
You can see that the rhododendron is in full bloom.....
Another fairy sits on the sidewalk.....
1 begonia is planted in the pot inside of this bicycle planter.......
Aren't the blooms on this rhododendron beautiful????
My chippy angel that I bought many years ago at Target after Christmas......
My fake mail box......
The pot underneath it is planted with 1 begonia....
The lamp post and park bench........
The white azalea is just about done blooming.........
2 deer rest beneath it........
Joe bought the rabbit holding a carrot at Wegman's on clearance after Easter this year.......
I love the decorate this park bench that I bought at Big Lot's several years ago.........
2 marigolds and 2 begonias are planted in the larger pot.....
And 1 begonia is planted in the smaller one......
Underneath the bench......

"Angels Gather Here" is written on the stepping stone between the angel and the doggie angel.......
The "Our Beloved Pet" stone is in memory of our fur babies......

These deer were bought a few years ago at Wegman's after Christmas......
A sweet fairy......
And that is what our front yard looks like now.......
I will be sharing how all the flowers are growing through out the season........

Next, I will be sharing my Summer Patriotic decorations.........
 And my 3 Patriotic trees!!!

 So I hope you will come back to visit soon........


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15 comments:

  1. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeMay 24, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    Your front yard is just full of blooms.... gorgeous! Even though we have had much warmer weather than you....my hosta's are not near as full! I'm looking forward to seeing all your red white and blue....hugs....

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  2. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 25, 2017 at 1:02 AM

    Very beautiful! That Rhododendron is amazing! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  3. CynthiaMay 25, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Looks like you're ready for Memorial Day, Debbie! We are still having too much rain to do much outdoor work. . .which has me pretty bummed because I have several dahlias that I need to get in the ground. Hoping it dries out enough this weekend!

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  4. ConniecrafterMay 25, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Everything is just beautiful, love the fairy's all over the garden too, the two together are just so sweet!

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  5. AlessandraMay 26, 2017 at 5:33 AM

    Your garden is very fairy. Thanks for sharing such lovely pictures of your cozy home
    Hugs ALessandra

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  6. LeannaMay 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM

    Everything is so beautiful, the fairies are lovely but Wow your florals are stunning.

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  7. Louca por porcelanaMay 26, 2017 at 9:06 PM

    Fabulous flowers!!!Breathtaking!

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  8. A Crafty MixMay 27, 2017 at 2:54 AM

    Your front garden is STUNNING Debbie, wow!! That rhododendron and the azaleas, it takes your breath away. Beautiful

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  9. Gentle JoyMay 27, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    Your blooming bushes are amazing! :)

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  10. Roseann HamptonMay 27, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful flowers! Love the rhododendron - we can't grow those in my area!

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  11. BonnieMay 28, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Wow, I bet people slam on brakes and back up to view your front yard. Stunning.

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  12. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedMay 28, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    Loving the beautiful flowers penny! Your rhodo's are huge this year!

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  13. My thrift store addictionMay 28, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Your front flower beds are just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing @Vintage Charm!

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  14. Angie RoseMay 29, 2017 at 1:20 AM

    Debbie, your front yard is an absolute DREAM! You have a gorgeous yard and such an eye. I have a giant rhododendron that looks just like your's right now. All the bees are going wild. Your bird bath and flower urns add so much charm. I plant on a slope just like you and let out a huge sigh of joy when I saw how lovely you have made yours. I know planting on a slope can be a challenge, but whatever creeping plant that is (phlox?) is just breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It and have a great week :)

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  15. Marie | DIY AdulationJune 1, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    I love all of the adorable deer statues! Omgosh, I definitely need to get some of those. All of your flowers are simply stunning as well. Very gorgeous garden. Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Merry Monday this week!

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