tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post6231984352364174969..comments2024-03-24T05:03:57.513-04:00Comments on The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen: July in the GardenThe Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-1164513196422710732017-07-22T13:06:27.736-04:002017-07-22T13:06:27.736-04:00Lovely to see summer plants, summer vegetables and...Lovely to see summer plants, summer vegetables and herbs.<br />You can't beat cutting your own herbs, they do add so much taste and flavour.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-83980638208004921212017-07-16T13:50:01.009-04:002017-07-16T13:50:01.009-04:00Thank you, dear Dawn. I've been thinking of y...Thank you, dear Dawn. I've been thinking of you and hope the flooding did not affect your area. It seems we either have not enough rain or too much! The humidity is better today. We enjoyed our dinner on the patio it was so nice. I hope you are enjoying your summer days, my friend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-55957380199336953322017-07-16T12:20:47.281-04:002017-07-16T12:20:47.281-04:00What a lovely peek into your garden in July, Marth...What a lovely peek into your garden in July, Martha Ellen! Your flower photography is just stunning! :) I just love your trailing vinca spilling over your brick planter. So charming! Your herbs are thriving in spite of the humidity. I know how much you truly enjoy them! Stay cool, my friend, in any way possible! Wishing you a delightful week ahead! ♡ Dawn Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07565958992415114053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-85132909615370476292017-07-16T08:14:09.182-04:002017-07-16T08:14:09.182-04:00That's for sure, Amalia! Happy watering. xo ♥...That's for sure, Amalia! Happy watering. xo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-14833114701029239492017-07-16T00:11:17.770-04:002017-07-16T00:11:17.770-04:00I'm also watering like mad. It is enough that ...I'm also watering like mad. It is enough that I am wilting in this weather, no need to take the plants with me.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-76573507449846217212017-07-15T21:40:40.019-04:002017-07-15T21:40:40.019-04:00This past week has been quite inelegant for a lot ...This past week has been quite inelegant for a lot of us, Diane! I'm so happy to hear your roses are doing well. My flowers are happy as long as I give them plenty of water during this oppressive heat. Have a lovely weekend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-10337007558763329482017-07-15T20:40:29.817-04:002017-07-15T20:40:29.817-04:00I read the Jane Austen quote to my hubby. We are d...I read the Jane Austen quote to my hubby. We are definitely in a state of inelegance here in Florida! haha! It's SO humid but the roses are blooming like crazy. Would love to have some home grown tomatoes! Enjoy your weekend sweet lady. Hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-51928755446485366922017-07-15T08:33:10.232-04:002017-07-15T08:33:10.232-04:00Susan, we had a big storm last evening that droppe...Susan, we had a big storm last evening that dropped 2 inches of rain! I'm so thankful. Summer in the south requires supplemental watering if we don't get rain. I hope you get some soon, my friend. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-89727841356420329792017-07-15T07:41:20.944-04:002017-07-15T07:41:20.944-04:00Wow! your garden looks so lush. We have heat and...Wow! your garden looks so lush. We have heat and humidity too, but the rain has passed us by and I'm doing a lot of watering to keep things from baking! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-35875670091848826652017-07-14T23:04:04.111-04:002017-07-14T23:04:04.111-04:00Thank you, Krishna. ♥Thank you, Krishna. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-25150787963937622612017-07-14T23:02:04.164-04:002017-07-14T23:02:04.164-04:00Vincas are looking gorgeous..Vincas are looking gorgeous..krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-50789297271972654362017-07-14T21:39:06.660-04:002017-07-14T21:39:06.660-04:00Pam, it looks like the whole country is under this...Pam, it looks like the whole country is under this heat! We had a rip roaring storm this evening that did break our heatwave. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-4127899920646422802017-07-14T21:35:20.057-04:002017-07-14T21:35:20.057-04:00Great photos! Been hot and humid here in Nashville...Great photos! Been hot and humid here in Nashville TN also, I stay in....I am not a fan of hot weather, when younger I was the other way around. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-4423485668308172592017-07-14T20:27:37.126-04:002017-07-14T20:27:37.126-04:00Cheryl, through the years we have called every squ...Cheryl, through the years we have called every squirrel, Sammy. I had quite a close up of this friendly one and noticed he was a she! So we named her Samantha.<br />I'm so thankful to have air conditioning--I've never done well with the heat. The humidity is just brutal. We had a storm this evening and it certainly was a welcome rain with a break in the humidity.<br />Thinking of you, my friend. ♥<br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-43123662153127809232017-07-14T17:04:10.082-04:002017-07-14T17:04:10.082-04:00Your garden is very loved . . . and it shows! So b...Your garden is very loved . . . and it shows! So beautiful! I love your little garden friends too. Very Beatrix Potter-ish! Do you have names for them? <br /><br />Oh, I raise my hand with number who can be considered "spoiled" by air conditioning. I can't imagine a day like this one without it. I am most surely spoiled. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-47604214888933252132017-07-14T13:11:00.402-04:002017-07-14T13:11:00.402-04:00Cathy, you live where it is cool, but the humidity...Cathy, you live where it is cool, but the humidity is a killer. It's 95 degrees now and feels like 107. When I hung sheets on the line earlier this morning, I could only linger for a short time. My garden is looking quite tired now of this heat. We have Japanese beetles on the wisteria this year--so odd! Stay as cool as you can. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-42424827596102102532017-07-14T12:49:15.190-04:002017-07-14T12:49:15.190-04:00It is "only" 83 degrees here but the 70%...It is "only" 83 degrees here but the 70% humidity makes it feel repressive when you step outside. I remember the days without A/C and fans constantly going and not getting much else done. My poor hostas will not keep their beautiful blossoms much longer at this rate. This is about the time of year I give up on my garden between the powdery mildew, grasshoppers and Japanese beetles, and relentless sun. Your lilies are looking great!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-9959116385792997662017-07-14T11:07:26.556-04:002017-07-14T11:07:26.556-04:00Thanks Diana! It's looking a little tired out...Thanks Diana! It's looking a little tired out there this morning-hot and dry! I'm glad your daughter enjoyed VA. We're kinda partial to our state. Have a great day! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-70034701537627341242017-07-14T10:46:12.671-04:002017-07-14T10:46:12.671-04:00Those are beautiful images of your garden. My dau...Those are beautiful images of your garden. My daughter just spent 4 days in VA on business and absolutely loved it there. Your gardens are just gorgeous!!!! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-385225121187557652017-07-13T11:05:09.329-04:002017-07-13T11:05:09.329-04:00Thanks Pilar. You should try growing a little pot...Thanks Pilar. You should try growing a little pot of herbs--maybe basil or mint. It's so rewarding to gather what you grow and use it in your cooking! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-24010186248370703702017-07-13T08:48:16.308-04:002017-07-13T08:48:16.308-04:00Your garden is so beautiful! Gardening always seem...Your garden is so beautiful! Gardening always seemed peaceful to me. I think it's so cool you grow your own herbs!Pilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814477353093949969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-63033992792636230252017-07-13T08:01:43.397-04:002017-07-13T08:01:43.397-04:00Thank you. You have exciting plans ahead. It will...Thank you. You have exciting plans ahead. It will all come together when the timing is right. ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-13399852378629259672017-07-13T07:59:44.951-04:002017-07-13T07:59:44.951-04:00Deb, the humid days of summer almost require air c...Deb, the humid days of summer almost require air conditioning in VA. I did not grow up with it and can hardly imagine that now! When it's so hot I wish for frequent rain. I'm glad you are getting a respite from watering and hope you are feeling better each day. Beautiful autumn will be here before we know it! Have a wonderful day. xoxo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-49187030513733568072017-07-13T05:54:59.652-04:002017-07-13T05:54:59.652-04:00You have a beautiful garden, the herbs are a delig...You have a beautiful garden, the herbs are a delight. I am feeling a tad envious but hopefully we will be able to establish a garden for next year.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7664100447631245881.post-17710418149161314672017-07-13T05:38:22.685-04:002017-07-13T05:38:22.685-04:00Ah, Martha Ellen, it is, indeed, that time of year...Ah, Martha Ellen, it is, indeed, that time of year when watering pots becomes a daily deed! Everything is burgeoning into beautiful blossoms and blooms, but all to quickly we will be in autumn and the air conditioning no longer needed again. Truthfully, as we do not have air conditioning, but wish we did, I cannot wait for those less humid days to be with us again. I'm thankful for recent rainfall here as, being indisposed again, it has saved the task of watering the pots for a few days. As I walk past my two tomato plants, I just *have* to squish a leaf and savour that tomatoey fragrance you only get from plants and home grown fruits.<br />Enjoy your beautiful and bountiful garden as best you can in the humid heat! ~~~Deb xoxoRustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.com