Molly and I had a great day today. We started out by picking peaches at Taylor’s Orchard Farms in Gentry, Arkansas. Then we went on the Home Gardens Tour in Northwest Arkansas. All the homes were in Fayetteville this year. We saw some amazing gardens and found several new plants we want to add to our little gardens here at Chez Willmere. We are trying to think of a “name” for our gardens. We haven’t agreed on one yet, but will definitely share that when we come to a decision. Here are some of the best pictures from today.
Carla stretching to reach the peaches on the low hanging branches.I absolutely love Japanese MaplesStunning blue HydrangeaMolly next to the second oldest known Hackberry tree in ArkansasAnother very old Hackberry treeA Japanese Maple in the background – they always catch my eye.I can’t remember what these were called now, but the purple was very vibrant.Bunny standing guard!Beautiful home and gardensThis was on a large Fennel plant.I don’t know what this plant is, but I want to know because I’d love to get some for our garden.Beautiful succulent garden in a bird bathGiant rock with moss, HUGE Elephant Ears, and gorgeous Hostas.Pink rosesNo clue what these are but there were lots of bees buzzing around them. I didn’t get a good picture on the bees on this flower, but I did later on another purple flower.These are the coolest Allium flowers I think I have ever seen!Another water feature – there were actually a couple of small Koi in there, but they disappeared when I took the picture. They were shy I guess!The wildest Asiatic Lilies I’ve seen in a long time! I want to find the kind and see if we can get some.Lily Pad water fountainThis arrangement was interesting because the red and yellow “mother-in-law tongue” looking things were actually glass.Solomon’s Seal – I want to get some of these for our gardens also.Molly enjoying the garden tourBeautiful wooden step bridge over a tiny water featureYet another water feature we really liked.Gorgeous liliesCloseup of one of the gorgeous liliesGigantic Hackberry tree at a farm in Arkansas that is more than a century old.No clue what these plants are, but I love the colors together. The dark purple, bright purple, and the neon green look beautiful together.More purple and greenThis bee was hungry for some purple flower pollen! There were quite a few hovering around these flowers.The largest Bleeding Heart plant I have ever seen!!Very neat looking potting “shed” made from reclaimed wood. If we ever have a big enough yard, it would be nice to have something like this.Very interesting idea for a planter – love it!Pure beautyMy favorite flower I think. The very fragrant Magnolia.An Oak Leaf Hydrangea bloom peeking out between the slats of the gate.More beautiful Hydrangeas and a little status.Me hanging with the Hydrangeas. They always make me think of my Grandma Romere as she had gorgeous ones in her yard. I love it when they have blue and pink on the same bush.Stunning Gladiolas – I think I must have some!!The tiniest little blooms on a giant bushLarge, very old, Hackberry treeA beautiful water featureBeautiful water feature from the side
