Welcome to my garden! Here, I will show you what is currently blooming in USDA zone 6a Massachusetts. June is now in full swing, so that means peonies and clematis! I am drawn to the cottage garden style, so those are some of my favorite plants to grow. New England weather is known for some crazy fluctuating temperatures. This season has definitely been exactly that. An early bout of heat followed by an oddly cold spring, weeks of rain and finally a heat wave. We skipped the 75 degree days and went straight to 95 degrees! Heat Miser is definitely behind this.
My vegetable garden is undergoing a major renovation at the moment. First comes the tear down, then comes the rebuild. I'm somewhere in the middle. With finances, busy schedules and rain delays getting in the way it's currently going at a snails pace. Usually by this time of year, my veggie garden is filled with cucumbers, lettuce and cherry tomatoes ready to be picked. Sadly, this year is different.
I'm making due by focusing on container gardening and filling my flower beds with hardy perennials. I still have herbs and some veggies here and there, but I'm definitely not used to this. I'm getting by and telling myself it will all be worth it. I'm setting my sights on something bigger and better! Without further ado, here are some photographs of what's currently blooming now.
Containers
Container filled with Proven Winners Superbells Holy Moly! Calibrachoa Hybrid, Bandana Lemon Zest Lantana, Dracaena Spikes
I was provided samples of Proven Winners Superbells Over Easy to review and test out this summer. This annual will be available in garden centers next year, so definitely keep an eye out for it!
I decided to try some container combinations that each include a different vining plant. I'm using both climbing and trailing vines. I wanted to switch it up and try something new. I love any kind of flowering vine, so I figured why not right?
It isn't blooming in this photo, but the Luscious Royale Cosmo Lantana Camara is gorgeous! The stunning flowers are a combination of magenta-purple with yellow-orange highlights. I was provided sample from Proven Winners to review and test out this summer. This annual will be available in garden centers next year.
I was inspired by Tracy Blevins of Plants Map to try growing some Nemesia! She featured it in a gorgeous container garden with a pineapple plant as the focal point. It's absolutely gorgeous! Click here to check it out.
Supertunia Vista Bubblegum is Proven Winners annual of the year! It's very vigorous, a continuous bloomer and heat tolerant. I just planted it, and it's already beginning to fill out the container very nicely!
Roses
I received a box full of bare root roses to try out in my garden from Star Roses and Plants! Before I planted my bare roots, I soaked them in Authentic Haven Brand Natural Brew Alfalfa Tea for 24 hours. Every other week, I provide them with a drink of alfalfa tea. They seem to be loving it. I have them potted up in big containers right now. When they reach a certain size, I will be planting them in the rose garden surrounding my vegetable garden.
Sun & Shade Flower Gardens
It's peony season!
I posted this picture about a month ago when I purchased this clematis. I am a very nervous clematis grower. Every time I've grown a beautiful plant in the past, a critter has come and eaten the roots on me! It's so sad to see a gorgeous plant shrivel up and die, only to then notice there has been some foul play with the roots. I changed it up this year and decided to grow it in a container to protect the roots. I found a very large container and filled it with enriched soil and manure.
I shared this image on social media asking for tips and help, and was overwhelmed with the amount of support I received! Thank you to everyone who provided me with some great growing secrets. It's definitely payed off! I've added annuals around the base of the plant for added protection and shade for the roots. I have also mulched it in to keep it's feet cool. Crossing my fingers it continues to bloom like crazy!
What's blooming in your garden this week? Are you focusing on flowers, veggies or both this year? I would love to hear all about what you are growing and planting in the comment section below! Meet us back here on June 27 for some fun garden to table recipes. See you then!
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53 Comments
Nicole
June 20, 2017 at 11:27 pmYour flowers are all so beautiful! I can’t even begin to pick a favorite container or hanging basket. Thank you for sharing your garden tour at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
Ruth | Tanama Tales
June 20, 2017 at 10:39 pmWhat an incredible garden! The variety of plants and flowers is outstanding. I imaging there is something in bloom during all seasons.
rebecca
June 20, 2017 at 2:49 pmAbsolutely beautiful!
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Zabrina Vogelsang
June 20, 2017 at 12:26 pmThese plants are incredibly beautiful. I wish that Florida weather allowed for some of these, but it is just so hot all the time and when it isn’t sunny, it’s a hurricane outside. Still some of these I think we can use to spruce up our yard! Thank you 🙂
Catherine
June 20, 2017 at 6:44 amYour hanging baskets look lovely – I love the vibrant pink :o) Thank you for the inspiration, I still need to buy more bedding plants.
#MMBC
Nikki Gwin
June 19, 2017 at 10:42 pmHoly Moly! That is one gorgeous flower! And that frog plant clip is adorable. I love your garden!
🙂 gwingal
Tiffany Haywood
June 19, 2017 at 8:20 pmWhat a beautiful garden!! I love flowers – the more colorful the better…thank so much for the amazing tour!
Melissa Avey
June 19, 2017 at 7:38 pmYour garden is so beautiful and I am jealous!
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June 19, 2017 at 5:48 pmYou have a marvelous garden, and beautiful shots to share at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/tidying-up-nest.html
Jessica
June 19, 2017 at 3:11 pmI am not into gardening, but I do admire those that do garden. It take such great skill that I don’t have. Your flowers are so beautiful. I love the Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Petunia Hybrid. The pink color is my favorite.
Natasha Botkin
June 19, 2017 at 1:53 pmGorgeous garden! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful light, love and flowers. xoxo
andrea
June 19, 2017 at 1:00 pmWOW, you have a GREEN thumb for sure!! Living in TX growing anything in the summer is tough. I love all the colors you have chosen and I too am a huge fan of container gardening. Excellent job
Krysti
June 19, 2017 at 9:55 amWhat an impressive garden, it is absolute goals! Also, I love your photography so much!
The Juander Woman
June 19, 2017 at 8:26 amEverything is so beautiful. The colors look so vivid and full of life. Would want to make a garden like this in our place. Thanks for sharing!
Blair villanueva
June 19, 2017 at 5:05 amYour post makes me miss my Mom’s flower and veggie garden. Gardening was my hobby back in the days and its a great pasttime.
By the way, I love your garden it is very inspiring!