Hello gpoders!
Today, I’m back in Rotterdam, New York, to see more of Maxine Blisport’s beautiful gardens. If you missed it yesterday, we have already explored a lot of great evening springs and early summer scenes in her garden (part 1), but Maxine shared even more photos to experience her colorful landscapes.
Hello,
Every year, I don’t think there’s a way to love my garden more than I did last year, but once again I’ve been proven wrong. It must be acknowledged that the best condition since spring is the best for growing flowers in upstate New York. We had the right mixture of rain and sunny days. This ensured proper sunlight while providing the right moisture levels.
In my area, I saw the iris bloom like I’ve never seen before! All the chunks of these garden staples I saw in the front yard in my neighborhood were covered in the most vibrant flowers. We assume that Maxine has similar experience to the “Big Blue” variety.
The bright yellow flowers of “Bartzella” Peony (Paeonia ‘Bartzella’, Zones 4–9) are never disappointed, but this is particularly pristine.
Another snapshot from the incredibly lush and vibrant garden of Maxine: even the plants that have not yet bloomed are posing to place their spectacular displays.
Red roses have a timeless beauty, but Grandiflora “Love” rose (Rosa ‘Jactwin’, Zones 6-10) takes petals with silvery white undersides to the next level.
Even Maxine’s shade gardens are particularly colorful and vibrant this year. A “curly fly” host in the foreground (hostage “curly fly”, zones 3-9), with some highlights being a vague flower of pale pink foam flowers on the back.
Check out one more collection of Maxine’s incredible hostas. Planting one hosta variety is an impressive sight and can be a useful design element for your garden, but colorful tapestries of various varieties are always my favorite.
This bright pink peony is in stark contrast to the buttery yellow “Balzera” mentioned above, but is exquisite.
As far as we can see, the final view of Maxine’s garden is filled with interest. As long as this garden is already in bloom, you can see that the show has just begun.
Thank you for another sensational obedience from your garden, Maxine! Your early summer scenes are absolutely outstanding this year and we hope that your great growth conditions will continue throughout the season.
How have you been this summer so far? The perfect amount of rain and sun have produced a gorgeous show like Maxine’s garden, or do you still want your plants to bounce back after a harsh spring? Please let us know in the comments. Or consider sharing photos of your early summer garden with GPOD. Follow the instructions below to send a photo by email or DM via Instagram: @girlherdogandtheroad.
We want to see your garden!
Do you have any photos to share? We want to see your garden, a collection of specific plants you love, or an amazing garden that you have had the opportunity to visit!
To send, send 5-10 photos (Email protection) With information about the plants in the photo and the location where the photos were taken. We want to hear where you are, the time you garden, the successes you are proud of, the mistakes you have learned, hopes for the future, your favorite plants, or interesting stories from your garden.
Do you have a mobile phone? Use #FineGardening to tag your photos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
Do you still receive your GPOD by email? Sign up here
Recommended fine gardening products
National WildlifeFederation®: Engaging birds, butterflies and other backyard wildlife, 17 projects and step-by-step instructions to give back to nature
Fine Gardening receives commissions for items purchased through links on this site, such as Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
It has 6 million members and 51 state and territorial organizations from the National Wildlife Federation, the largest nonprofit protection agency in the United States. 17 step-by-step projects that everyone can do together will bring your family back to nature, making it easy, educational and fun. Over 200 colour photos of wildlife habitats in the backyard, as well as the vast variety of creatures they attract, as well as step-by-step photos and illustrations of family projects. Learn wildlife-friendly practices such as gardening, landscape design, supplementary feeders, bird baths, and nesting sites. Learn how to attract backyard pollinators, from bees and butterflies to rhinoceros beetles, bats and hummingbirds.
Gilmour 5/8″x25′ Round Crybaby Horse
Fine Gardening receives commissions for items purchased through links on this site, such as Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
The lightweight garden hose is made from 100% recycled vinyl and has a consistent soaking packed around the garden and foundation. It can be installed above or below the ground to efficiently supply water directly to the plant’s roots. Linking with other hoses can create your own DIY garden drip irrigation system, making it flexible to easily store and save space.
Lee Valley Mini Garden Shear Set
Fine Gardening receives commissions for items purchased through links on this site, such as Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.
These shears have a unique finger rest that not only aids the grip, but also allows for greater freedom of movement than traditional handle designs. It has a durable powder coat finish that resists rust and wear and a simple clasp with a spring action stainless steel blade closed. This set includes one set of round nose shears measured 5 1/2″ with 1″ blades for cutting stems up to 3/8″ diameter, and one of 6 1/2″ needle north shears with 2″ fine tip blades for precise work.
