Thursday, April 25, 2013

Spring in the Texas Hill Country






Little Blanco River

Welcome to the

The Texas Hill Country 




I was fortunate to be a guest 

recently at this lovely hill country home.





A beautiful garden of agava, cactus, sage, 

 bluebonnets, and other Texas 

 wildflowers greeted us on arrival.





Two stone barns circa1930 anchor 

a lovely courtyard garden where we enjoyed lunch.




The courtyard features a central fountain 

and raised beds of blooming plants.




Rustic furniture made from cedar trees 

 on the property offers comfortable seating and dining.


The tables were set with colorful textiles 

 and pitchers filled with bouquets of spring flowers.




The serving table featured a vibrant cloth 

from Mexico, appliquéd in big bright sunflowers.




The bouquets looked as if they had 

just been picked from the cutting garden.





Bright multicolored glasses, 

 reminiscent of a box of Crayons,

 were the perfect compliment to yet another 

of the hostess' hand embroidered Mexican textiles.




Stacks of assorted pottery plates .  .   .




Offered both color 

and a touch of whimsy.




Lunch was a selection of salads.

 ~ Black Bean and Corn Salad ~ 

Served with Pita Chips

Recipe here




~ Mandarin Orange and Chicken Salad ~ 

Recipe here




~ Plump Seedless Grapes ~




~ Chewy Chocolate Brownies ~




After lunch our hostess took us 

 on a tour of her prismatic gardens.




Peggy Martin Climbing Rose 

 and Yellow Columbine




The juxtaposition of the various plants 

with the shapes and textures of the stone 

provides a tranquil setting within the courtyard garden.




A group of wheelbarrows 

 serve as planters.




More Peggy Martin Climbing Roses 

cover the entrance to the second barn.





Peggy Martin Rose

 Click here to read the 

 story of this amazing climber.





A pair of large iron cockerels guard 

 the gates at either end of the Arbor Garden.




Raised beds made from stone quarried 

 on the farm are home to various deer resistant plants.




The garden design is perfect 

 for its hill country setting.



Mexican Sage

Plants in this garden 

 are native to the area.



Red Poppies

They can withstand the 

 Texas heat with minimal water.



Damianita Daisy

All the while providing 

 vibrant color and beauty.





Hope you enjoyed spring in 

the Texas hill country.

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