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......

BLOGGING FOR FUN AND FRIENDSHIP!!!!!!

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Summer Front Yard, 2019

Welcome to Debbie-Dabble Blog!!
I am so happy you decided to stop by!!

So far this Season I have already shared our Front Porch......
Click HERE if you missed that post.....

And I also shared the flower bed under our Living Room window....
And how I spruced up a flower bed that I created by our mailboxes a few years ago.....
Click HERE if you missed that post.....

Today, I will be sharing the flower bed at the top of the slope that runs in front of our row of townhouses.....
We'll start at this end of the flower bed which is across from the flower bed under the Living Room window.....
Over by the other flower bed is a pair of Fairies.....
Near the steps that go down to the last 2 townhouses in our row.......
Another Fairy and a pot of yellow marigolds....

Between the Azaleas and in front of the Rhododendron is this little display.....
My chippy angel that I bought many years ago after Christmas at Target.....
A garden rock, toad stool and a few Bunnies ......
Next to the Angel is my faux Mailbox.....

I bought it at an estate sale of someone who owned a Florist shop and it was used to place cards in at a wedding reception!!
I used E 6000 to attach it to a plant stand......
Joe bought a Patriotic mail box cover at Wegman's.....
Sorry for the glare from the Sun......
I wrapped 2 different kinds of faux garland around the base of the mail box.....
A red begonia is planted in the pot under the mail box......
 Planted in a vintage watering can are 2 coral colored impatiens......
A sweet deer and another toad stool on the side of the watering can......
 Looking out from the front door and porch....
My park bench and lantern.....
On the left side of the bench.....
A small stained glass bird bath a nd a bulb like solar light hang from a shepherd's hook......
A mama and baby Bunny and a pot of hens and chicks in a holder....
I left up the few Patriotic decorations that I was able to put out for Memorial Day....

They were in the shed in the back yard while the rest are up the attic which I was not able to get to because of my knee surgery.....

On the park bench....
 I planted the 2 heart stakes which were black.....
In this larger black pot, I planted a red Gerber Daisy.....
It has one bloom on it.....
Yellow Marigolds are planted in this smaller pot......
Underneath the bench.....
A Doggie angel and an engraved rock, " Our Beloved Pet", paying homage to our fur babies that are
waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge......
On the other side of the bench........
Another Fairy......
And another stained glass bird bath and a bulb like solar light, hanging from a shepherd's hook......
 Looking down the slope at the ground cover perennials now blooming with yellow flowers.......
The right side of the flower bed......
2 Deer that Joe bought on Clearance after Christmas one year at Wegman's......
 At the end of our yard.....
 A Patriotic mini flag, a toad stool.....
A rock that says"Dream" and a sweet Garden Girl statue.....

I stuck to the red, orange and yellow color theme that I used for the Front Porch as far as decor and flowers were concerned......

I find that it transitions well into Fall at the end of the Summer Season.....

I hope you enjoyed seeing our front flower bed......
I do want to share a few more things......

When we sit out on the Front Porch, this little guy is hard at working........
Running back and forth......
  Burying his stash some where in our slope for the Winter......
 He does this almost all day long!!

The other day , I was trying to get a photo of the red Cardinal that has been frequenting our back yard but he keeps evading me.......

I did manage to get a picture of him in the tree across the street on the road into and out of our development!!!
And the other day we had several down pours.......

One thing is that I hardly have to do is water this Summer because of all the rain......

We supposedly got 7 1/2 inches of rain in June which is like 3 inches over our normal for the month!!

Anyway, this lovely rainbow was sighted in my back yard looking toward the woods on the one side of us.......
  I hope you will stop by to visit again soon!!

Thanks to those who took the time out of their busy day to spend a little bit of time with me!!

If you do not have a blog, PLEASE  give me some way to reply to your comment, maybe by including your email in your comment.  If I can not find a way to reach you, I will reply on the post where you commented so please check back......

  I am linking up to these parties:

Celebrate Summer Link Party

THURSDAY
Vintage Charm
Home and Garden Party Thursday
Share Your Style Thursday Link Up Party
Inspired Creations Linky Party
Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 
Grace at Home Party
The Homemaking Party

FRIDAY
Friday Features Linky Party
Friday Favorites
Home Matters Linky Party
Flaunt It Fridays
Weekend Blog Hop
 Funtastic Friday

 SATURDAY
Saturday Sparks
Pink Saturday-Anything Goes!!
Best of the Weekend Party

SUNDAY
Snickerdoodle Sunday
Silver Pennies Sunday
Happiness is Homemade Linky Party

 MONDAY 
Inspire Me Monday
Dishing It and Digging It Link Party
Busy Monday

 TUESDAY
Tuesdays At Our Home
Inspire Me Tuesdays
Ducks in a Row Wonderful Wednesdays Blog Hop
Sizzle into Summer Party
Talk of the Town Party
Party in Your PJ's
Waste Not Wednesday
Style Showcase
Wall to Wall DIY Wednesday Link Up Party
A Gathering of Friends Link Party, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Please take some time to visit these terrific hosts and all those joining in on the fun!
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18 comments:

  1. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJuly 3, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    Debbie, I am amazed at all the work you go to to create your gardens! In every direction, you have something pretty to look at. I wouldn't dare have a garden like yours because the wind would destroy it. We live in the windiest spot. There are days I'm sure the wind will blow my wreath off the front door but thankfully that has only happened a few times. I love the deer and I'm sure those little creatures are having fun playing among all the plants and decorations! So cute! Hope you're doing well. Happy July 4th tomorrow!

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  2. NanaDianaJuly 3, 2019 at 9:49 PM

    You have really worked hard on those gardens,Debbie. I am so glad you get so much pleasure from it and I know it brings a smile to other people's faces, too. xo Diana

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  3. mamasmercantileJuly 4, 2019 at 2:13 AM

    What a delight to visit your blog and admire your sweet patch of garden. So much to see and admire. The stained glass bird bath certainly caught my eye. How is the leg doing these days?

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  4. JeanieJuly 4, 2019 at 9:27 AM

    Wow! You must work on this all the time! So much to see! Thanks for stopping by my place today!

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  5. Judy at GoldCountryCottageJuly 4, 2019 at 2:34 PM

    Deb, everything looks so pretty. You take so much pride and joy in all that you do. It really shows. That little chipmunk is just adorable. I know that they and the squirrels are a problem to some but I can't help but love them. Some of nature's cutest creatures..Have a Happy 4th my friend and glad your knee is doing so well..xxoJudy and thanks so much for your sweet visit.

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  6. Louca por porcelanaJuly 4, 2019 at 4:19 PM

    Amazing!I love the adorable garden estatues so much!Hugs!

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  7. Lowcarb team memberJuly 4, 2019 at 7:26 PM

    Lovely to see all of your photographs.
    I enjoyed seeing the flowers and statues/garden ornaments.

    Such a sweet visit from Chipmunk too!

    I hope you continue to recover well after your operation.
    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  8. Liberty from B4andAfters.comJuly 5, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Debbie--- look-- we have the same flag! : ) https://www.b4andafters.com/patriotic-decor/

    Liberty @ B4andAfters.com

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  9. Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomeJuly 5, 2019 at 2:44 PM

    So festive! I love the mailbox. Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! Hope to see you again next week. --Jennifer

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  10. Joanne July 5, 2019 at 6:29 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Summer Fun party. Pinned.

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  11. RebeccaJuly 6, 2019 at 12:10 PM

    You must be outside all of the time! Your gardens are always so nice!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Cottage Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  12. My thrift store addictionJuly 6, 2019 at 6:51 PM

    Your summer garden is so lovely, Debbie and how fun to capture the chipmunk! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  13. Decor To AdoreJuly 7, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Debbie your yard makes me happy with its patriotic pizzazz! Love that sweet chipmunk. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  14. KarieJuly 7, 2019 at 8:10 PM

    I never tire of seeing you beautiful gardens. Absolutely beautiful. Everything is so eye catching. And to have a real squirrel visit all the time makes it so unique. And I love the garden statues you have especially the girl sitting and dreaming. Thanks for sharing your beautiful little spot of earth. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Karie

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  15. Sandi MagleJuly 9, 2019 at 12:31 PM

    Your yard looks wonderful. I can see that there was some serious trimming done. Did you have winter kill there in PA? ...we are still working on ours. One more huge cart to do---and still a Tree Rose of Sharon, also. Upside you have more room now for goodies in your yard. Have a great summer!

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  16. AnnJuly 14, 2019 at 2:35 PM

    There is so much to see, Debbie! I had to scroll through the pics a few times. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's!

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  17. Claire JustineJuly 15, 2019 at 3:19 PM

    Your garden looks so pretty Debbie. Love to see your photos. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Creative Mondays.

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  18. Sylvia Graceforagypsy.comJuly 18, 2019 at 1:20 AM

    Lovely yard, You have put so much work into it and it shows! Thanks for linking up with us at the GATHERING OF FRIENDS LINK PARTY 2

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