HYACINTHS FOR THE SOUL

Monday, June 25, 2018

Something New In The Sun Garden ~ Cosmos

Cosmos

I tried something new in the front sun garden this spring.

I spread Cosmos seeds early in the year, and we've

enjoyed a colorful bounty of delicate blooms since spring.

For over a decade, I've had Knockout Roses growing in the front.

They were a lovely welcome as you approached our home
and perfect year round in this sunny spot. Over the past

year they began to decline and limp along.
I decided to pull them out to try something different.

Not knowing what I want to plant just yet,

I simply scattered Cosmos seeds in after the new year.

I'm happy I did!

These easy growing flowers are perfect for

our sunny spot at the front walk.

Cosmos is from the Greek word, kosmos,

which means beautiful.

And beautiful they have been, with their tall feathery leaves

and vibrant colors ~ magenta, pink, orange, and white.

Cosmos attract bees, and bees have certainly been buzzing around.
Here is one I managed to capture on the nearby Coneflowers.

My favorite thing about these pretty blooms,

is that they are easy to grow, attract bees and butterflys, and are

perfect as cut flowers to bring inside to fill containers in our home.

Their bright colors and daisy like appearance

are sure to bring a smile, don't you think?

They are perfect happy blooms with which to fill my
MacKenzie-Childs vases, mugs, and flower frog bowls
of various patterns in the Taylor ceramics.

They are also the perfect addition to
my favorite Courtly Check!

Since I'm linking this post to two special garden parties,
I baked Coconut Cherry Cupcakes for us.
It is a party after all!
Check back later in the week for a full post
and details on these tasty cherry treats.
Be sure to stop by and visit the other garden posts.
Dates and links below.

Everyday Living with Pam

At Home With Jemma ~ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson ~

Home and Gardening With Liz ~ Life and Linda ~

Poofing The Pillows

Also Joining

Dishing It and Digging It @ Life and Linda Mosaic Monday @ Normandy Life

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Ranch Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style Tablescape Thursday @Between Naps on the Porch ShareYour Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner Home and Garden Thursday @ Delightsome Life Share Your Style @ Vintage Nest Vintage Charm @ My Thrift Store Addiction, Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound

Monday, June 11, 2018

National Flag Week

US Flag

This post was first published here in June 2014

and happens to be one of my favorite posts.

Like picking up a good book to read again,

I find myself reposting this every two years,
Here it is again in honor of National Flag Week.

Celebrating National Flag Week

Honoring the red, white, and blue.

Patriotic holidays and the colors of our country's flag
have always given me a sense of pride and happiness.

I'm proud to be American!

As an elementary teacher for 30 years,

patriotism was an important component

throughout the year's curriculum.

It wasn't an isolated unit,

but rather a theme that was woven into

various activities and integrated across the curriculum.

I believe it is important to teach children respect

for our country's flag and other patriotic symbols and . . .

That instilling patriotism at an early

age enables young children to understand

the responsibilities of good citizenship.

It makes my heart sing to drive

through my neighborhood and . . .

See families proudly

display the flag of our country.

It reminds me that the US is a country united,

one of liberty and justice for all.

THE STARS AND STRIPES

THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

OLD GLORY

LONG MAY SHE WAVE

If you are an American,
pay tribute to our flag this week.
"She's A Grand Ole Flag"
Flag Day ~ June 14

All photos were taken by me and enhanced through the Waterlogue App.