One of the spring's best shows in Southern Gardens are blooming Azaleas.
So come to our Gazebo area...
It is quite a dream at this time of our spring season.
This is how it looked on April 12...
You can see our home through the gazebo.
This year they were very healthy looking because we had plenty of rain last summer and also early this year.
Are those White Lace Azaleas not lovely?
Closeup of our White Lace Azaleas...
This is our rock garden, a collection of rocks found on our property...
To the right you see our
beautiful Glendale Azaleas 'Mother of Pearl'
This year they really were lovely!
Closeup of our
Glendale Azaleas 'Mother of Pearl'.
Yet another species of azaleas to your right...
This is a cream colored Azalea which I don't know by name at the moment...
A view from the other side. In the back you can see our greenhouse...
Lovely dreamy spring in the South!
it is absolutely magical! a perfect setting and a perfect time of year!
ReplyDeletenice pics and beautiful place....
ReplyDeleteLiebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteEINMALIG SCHÖN!
Sonnige Sonntagsgrüße
Elisabeth
Hello Mariette, Azaleas are one of my favorite flowers, and planting them next to your summerhouse results in a charming, old-fashioned sight.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Oh liebe Mariette....ein Traum so schön.
ReplyDeleteDie Blumen...die Blüten...herrlich.
Ihr geniesst an schönen Tagen euren Garten und das Pavillion sicherlich.
Da möchte man sich jetzt gern hinbeamen. :-))
Liebste Grüsse
Julia
There is nothing like spring blooms to brighten our spirits. Your Azalea's are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kay
Wat ziet dit er mooi uit, het lijkt wel een paradijsje. Al die bloemen en het prieeltje prachtig.
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette,such beautiful Azaleas you have in your garden!Amazing colours!Gorgeous pictures!!
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy new week!Hugs!
Dimi...
Good Afternoon Mariette, Firstly, I have to say, your Gazebo is beautiful and to be surrounded by beautiful spring Azaleas must be such a delight. I love the White Lace Azalea it is absolutely stunning and the close up took my breath away. The combination of pink and white is just so lovely. There is nothing like Spring arriving when the flowers begin to open.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Sunday.
Best wishes to you.
Daphne
Tutto questo è semplicemente un'esplosione di bellezza, colori, profumi di PRIMAVERA......STUPENDO! Che fortuna hai Mariette ad avere un giardino come questo, un vero angolo di Paradiso. Un abbraccio. Paola
ReplyDeleteWow it's really like a dreamland!! Such beautiful azalea blossoms. They make your lovely gazebo even more romantic! I love the cream colored azaleas. Looking very unique and pretty.
ReplyDeleteIn my hometown in Japan, there is azalea park. In azalea season, tons of people visit to see blooming flowers there. I remember visiting there when I was small. Your post reminded me of that :-)
Lieve Mariette...inderdaad het is net een sprookje nu bij jullie, en wat een mooie collectie azalea's hebben jullie...prachtig.
ReplyDeleteEn ik wil je ook eens bedanken voor de altijd lieve reacties die je achter laat op mijn blog, van mijn kant komt het er niet altijd van...maar dat wil niet zeggen dat ik niet geniet van je inspirerende blogposten...
En wat leuk, dat je aan "oma roos" gekomen bent via een stekje in een composthoop...ja, het kan, rozen gewoon stekken,de ene soort zal beter gaan dan de andere, maar de Q.E is een flinke sterke roos, dus die zal best worteltjes gemaakt hebben :)
stekje in de grond steken , een afgeknipte doorzichtige plastic fles er overheen, en dan gewoon wachten tot er wortels aankomen...zo deed mijn schoonmoeder dat vroeger...
What a wonderful garden to spend a sunny afternoon!
ReplyDeleteLovely Mariette!
xo Catherine
Hello dearest Mariette
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely breathtaking! Snuggled under the canopy of trees is their natural home.
I can imagine how you wait in anticipation of these blooms arriving each Spring - such joy!
They have made my day - I must order a couple to plant for next Spring - if only I had more space!!!
Hugs
Shane
What a gorgeous setting. I'd spend the afternoon in the gazebo for sure.
ReplyDeleteWoooo looking pretty
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI can see your beautiful Glendale Azaleas Mother of pearl the rock garden on your property!
Glendate Azalias mother of pearl is cream colores Azalea after I will be the green house.
Loveery dreamy spring happy time with both of you!
Hugs and love to you always!
Michiko
Oh, Sweet Mariette - azaleas are my very favorite spring flower, and the George Tabor is the prettiest, I think. Your gazebo looks positively dreamy, like a fairy world. Thanks for sharing a piece of your world with us. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great varieties of Azaleas♡♡♡ Beautifully decorating your gazebo, aren't they☆☆☆ I thought the last white one is really rare for me and wonderful you have the kind. Glendale Azaleas 'Mother of Pearl'! Marvelous name quite fits to the great pink one(*^_^*)
ReplyDeleteI was busy helping my husband changing ditch cover p;) Hope you started a wonderful new week, dearest Mariette;
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
lieve Mariette ,
ReplyDeleteWat een geweldige bloementuin ,schitterend ..
En die Azalea's heel mooie in verschillende kleuren..
Vanaf nu is het echt genieten van de tuin zachtjes aan komt alles in bloei ..
Een fijn week .veel liefs
Your gazebo area looks enchanting Mariette! The colours of your azaleas are amazing. It must be a joy sitting there and taking it all in.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy week!
Madelief x
I absolutely love your outdoor space. The gazebo and all the nature around it. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteMeine liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletewunderschöne azaleen hast du. Eine wahre Pracht.
Es sieht wunderschön bei dir aus!
Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
Irmi
Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI love your gorgeous gazebo! Your azaleas are so pretty.
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteyour azaleas are so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! I am so pleased to see your lovely garden spring back to life after the heavy snow and rain you had in the winter!! It must be a pleasure to sit in your gazebo and enjoy all this beauty!
Many hugs from Athens
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteWe did have a long winter with frost on and off but we don't get snow in our area here in the South... Thank goodness!
But this was a very good spring for our azaleas due to plenty of rain.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteYour gazebo is quite simply wonderful!!!! I love-love-LOVE it!!!!! It's such a dreamy spot to spend lovely hours reading, writing, drinking tea or just daydreaming... Oh, I could imagine so many lovely activities there -- I sure would get creative sitting quietly in your gazebo, surrounded by all this beauty! The azaleas make the setting a dream come true!
Many hugs from the Alps :)
Dear Mariette, what wouldn't I give to be zipping a cuppa tea inside your gazebo with you chatting about many topics you and I might find interesting...it is beautiful! Your azaleas are gorgeous, everything about this área sorrounding your lovely house it's amazing! Although your dearmother and daughter are far away, I do wish you a wonderful Mother's Day.
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Breath taking!!! and your gazebo is the perfect place to enjoy them from. Hugs and blessings to you and Pieter, xo Celia M. (HHL)
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