Late Spring Plantings and Blooms

  Some new additions to our garden and some plants that reminds me of my time last summer in Monet's garden.  The new additions are from Rohsler's Nursery in Allendale, N.J.
  Our first new addition is a water lily; the variety is called Madame Wilfron Gonnere.  I'm using an old smelting cauldron that has been on the property for a very long time and it works perfectly.  I had to plug a small hole, but it's watertight now.
  The next addition is a row of irises in a variety of colors, alternating blue, orange, deep purple and yellow; these are all complementary colors and I can't wait to see them bloom.  Irises are my favorite flower and I'm excited to have them to paint at my convenience.
  We're doing our flowerpots in the front with annuals (petunias, marigolds, snapdragons, alyssum, zinnia, dianthus, etc.).  I have found painting inspiration in these pots for many years.  The pots are being shared with some tomatoes and cucumbers which my student generously gave to me (thank you Kelly!).
  The backyard now has some cosmos, foxgloves, lilies and I'm waiting for hollyhocks to arrive at the garden center. We also planted a new peony which has a beautiful coral color.  
  I've always loved plants and my time last summer in Monet's garden really made me want to learn more.  I learned a lot from the gardening team in Giverny and it's nice to have some plants that remind me of my time over there.  My other motivation is to have my own garden to paint in.  As a painter, nature is my inspiration so I can't wait to see these plants take root and blossom as the summer begins!

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Water Lilies ​

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Irises

​  *Currently waiting for more colors to bloom.

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Azaleas, Strawberry Foxglove, Hanging Ivy Geranium, Lilies, Cosmos, Peony, Annuals, Etc.

Annuals

Hanging ivy geranium

Foxglove

Peony

Cosmos

Lilies

Roses

White azaleas

Pink azaleas

Rhododendron