Tuesday, September 8, 2009

BT&OW: 09/08/09

Accidental Perfection...

As I get older, I seem to be drawn to orange,
BRIGHT orange.
GAUDY Orange.

When I planted the Purslane,
I had forgot about the purple asters that would be blooming later,
along with the Purslane.



One plant of Purple Aster hasn't even started to bloom.
This border will really be something else then:)

LOVE IT!!


The Pokeberry (in the back) re-seeded itself on the other side of my deck pot plants, great coverage, and purple berries:)


Totally loving this wildness!!


Re-seeding Salvia, Cocks Comb, and Blue Blooming Jew

Bone-set and Celosia

Close-up of Celosia bloom forming.
I sprinkled seed everywhere, only two came up, and then it was together in one pot!!
Love this color!!


Rock Rose and Garlic Chives
This just happens to be two pots temporarily sitting next to each other...


Re-seeded Wild basil, Ginger, Taro Elephant Ears

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Close up of Purple Basil

Often, Mother Nature knows best!! She is welcome in my yard any time:)



Have a wonderful Bloomin' Tuesday!
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22 comments:

  1. BrandiSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    LOVE the purple and orange together! Quite striking! :)

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  2. GailSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I love the title! Orange and purple are brilliant together!

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  3. D LackSeptember 8, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Just Beautiful...and I'm envious as always!

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  4. This Is My Blog - fishing guySeptember 8, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Carla: Those are certainly a beautiful combination of flowers.

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  5. Tabitha BlueSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Wow, look at all that growing!! I have a hard time keeping just a few plants alive, nicely done!!!

    :)
    ~Tabitha

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  6. PiaSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    i love plants. have some at home. wish i could plant more but i have mine in pots.

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  7. Queen B.September 9, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Purslane is my all time FAVORITE !

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  8. MumzieSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Love your orange flowers. Purple basil? Great Scotts! Happy Outdoor Wednesday, Mumzie

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    I like the purple and orange together. All of the photos are great. I like the combinations you have going.
    Mama Bear

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  10. MarshaSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I find I am loving orange in the garden as well - yours looks especially striking with the purple asters. Your gardens are just gorgeous and I love the freeflowing look of them!

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  11. JanieSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    You have a beautiful garden. I love it when plants reseed and make a surprise appearance the next year!

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  12. cherrySeptember 9, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    So pretty !
    hugs, Cherry

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  13. Barnyard Country GiftsSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Love your pictures. Beatiful colors. No sign of fall yet.
    Have a nice day, Annemieke

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  14. Mary BergfeldSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Your garden is just gorgeous. I, too, love the pronounced and vibrant colors of fall. I hope you are having a wonderful day.

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  15. BonnieSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Orange is my favorite color. I really like that purple basil. What a deep red, almost purple color.

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  16. BonnieSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Orange is my favorite color. I really like that purple basil. What a deep red, almost purple color.

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  17. NolaSeptember 9, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Yes, we ARE kindred spirits! I sometimes am almost apologetic of my love for unabashed wildness in the garden. I had a surprise pokeberry, I imagine a gift from the birds. My neighbor said, "that's a weed", i said "not in my garden, i love it". Why should it be any other way? We can't improve upon nature!

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  18. DarlaSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Mother nature surely can put some great combos together. Everything looks beautiful.

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  19. RhondaSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I missed reading your blog! That is bloomin' Beautiful!

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  20. i cant decideSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    My daughter loves purple and orange and bright colors. I'll have to remember this combo for her garden next year. Beautiful photos and garden!

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  21. Cass @ That Old HouseSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Your mother nature has great skills and talents. My mother nature got the short end of the stick, and seems to know only how to reseed weeds. Lovely -- that combo of orange and purple is fabulous!
    Cass

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  22. DebSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Carla ~ good for you! A bloomin- Tuesday post even when Jean forgot! :) I absolutely LOVE the oranges, too, and I never thought I would. All your flowers are beautiful!

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