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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Outdoor Wednesday April flowers!

Outdoor Wednesday is sponsored by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.
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I took these pictures last Tuesday wanting to share them last week, but better late than never!
It's that time of year again - my wisteria arbor is in bloom!
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The arbor is right on the property line between me and my next door neighbors. Originally my house and this house were occupied by mother and daughter and this is still the stairway between the two houses.
Here is a view from under the arbor, looking towards my garage.
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Also, my columbine and Scotch broom are blooming.
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Happy Outdoor Wednesday! :D Jewel

28 comments:

Martha said...

Impressive wisteria!

Carrie said...

I am always amazed at the lush spring growth in southern states...what fabulous beauty!

Susie Q said...

That is just gorgeous!! I love wisteria, so old fashiopned and dear, it makes a huge statement!

Warmly,
Sue

Linda Q said...

Awwww pretty wisteria and a victorian house too, I am so jealous! Lovely, can I just come for a visit at least, lol?!
Linda Q

Victorian Garden Gourmet said...

I have tried to grow wisteria to no avail-not enough sun. There was a farmhouse on my walk to school when I was a kid that had a vine that crawled right up to the top of the chimney. when it bloomed, it took your breath away.
What a lovely garden.
kate

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

WOW, your wisteria arbor is amazing! It must smell so wonderful. I'll bet the bees are in heaven.

Valerie said...

The wisteria arbor is amazing. Thank you for sharing. It makes me long for a warmer climate! Hurry up spring!

Blessings to you from Kansas,
Valerie

Light and Voices said...

Having a wisteria arbor in bloom how divine!
Joyce

Crystal said...

What a lush wisteria bush and beautiful flowers. Wishing I was in a warmer climate right now, but spring is coming to PA.

Have a great day!
Crystal
thehummingbirdcottage.blogspot.com

Barb said...

Oh, how lovely!!

Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

Barb

SmilingSally said...

The wisteria must smell heavenly.

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Outdoor Wednesday Jewel..Sorry I haven't been around as much lately..... I haven't felt good. Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

Kathleen Ellis said...

Oh...Jewel!!! your wisteria is GORGEOUS!!!! so GORGEOUS!!! can we just move them to MY garden...pleeze!
I LOVE them!
;-D

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh, how beautiful! How wonderful to have this in your yard! I enjoyed seeing it. laurie

JudyBug said...

That wisteria is just gorgeous. Doesn't it make you think of the history, the past of the garden? Wisteria does that to me!
JudyBug

French Kissed said...

Gorgeous Wisteria!!! I recently discovered your blog and l love the peeks into your lovely home and being able to see all of your dishes and pretties. Your Easter tablescape was beautiful and I adore your collection of rabbits. I hope you come by and visit me @ www.French-Kissed.com. I just did a post on a Marie Antoinette Tea Party that you might enjoy,

J

Marja Rijnsburger said...

Wow !!!! what a beautiful Wisteria you have.

DesignTies said...

Love your Wisteria.... lucky you to have such beautiful blooms already!!

Kelly @ DesignTies

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Jewel,
I'm late getting over here but we have a new addition, come check. I love your wisteria so so so much I could weep! Can I grow those in Wisconsin? Probably not but I sure love yours. Cindy

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Jewel,
That party sounds fantastic, I can't wait to see the pics! Good Luck with that. Oh, I am printing off pics and stories on places I want to go
this summer and I just printed off one on Asheville, N.C. I was in North Carolina about 20 years ago and I want to go back. Any suggestions? (when you have the time,I know your busy) I also want to go to South Carolina too, my Mom's sister has a vacation home there. Now I have to convince hubby. He's usually game. Have a wonderful party, Cindy

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Love wisteria specially when it creates an arbor. We have one right here at our new home but the previous owner CUT IT DOWN!! She said she could not control it. Well I'm gonna let it grow and give it a try. Any tips?
Thanks~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh , living in the desert we never get to see anything at all like your gorgeous wisteria. It is just so gorgeous. I think I would probably just sit and star at it all day. What a gorgeous plant. Sure beats cactus and desert landscaping or xeriscape. lol Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comments about my scales. I so agree with you that there is rarely any kind of detail to today's things, just like your radiators, a space heater is now and I so prefer yesterday and the lovely embellishment on things. Enjoy that gorgeous wisteria. Hugs, Marty

Cass @ That Old House said...

Wow, that is some serious wisteria!
It's gorgeous!

I used to be afraid of wisteria; when I was 7, my parents bought a summer cottage and a HUGE wisteria vine stretched across most of the back property; I thought it was the spookiest thing ever, as it was just so immense and LOOMED over everything. I was so frightened that my Dad cut the whole thing down. Now, I wish I had a gorgeous wisteria stretching across my own yard! The best one I've seen around here grows on a fence at an auto body repair shop, can you believe that?

And a party for 80? We are sisters under the skin, kiddo. What fun!

Cass

xinex said...

Wow! The wisteria is amazing. You can't even see the arbor....Christine

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Jewel,
I'm with you on the rodent thing. I think squirrels look like rats with cute tails, on the other hand my hubby thinks they are so cute! Thanks for stopping and I still love the Outdoor Wed. pics you posted. Can't wait to see pics from your porch party. Cindy

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Please stop by my blog and my Three or More Tuesday post.... I have an award for you..... Make sure you pick up the right award... I selected it just for you! Thanks! ~ Susan

Diana LaMarre said...

Wow, that is beautiful! You must have some sturdy support system for that huge wisteria. I wish I could grow wisteria like that!

Anonymous said...

I love that wisteria!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)