Time to Smell the Roses

All work and no play ...

That doesn't work for me...

I have to take a little time to look around,

and see the everyday beauty that surrounds me.

Life's a little sweeter when you take the time

to stop and smell the Roses.

Shall we?

Thanks to MsGreen "thumb" Jean for hosting

Bloomin Tuesday!

I'm lovin' this physostegia with persian shield.

I planted this pink double knock out rose in a spot

where nothing else has survived. Hard. packed. clay.
Watered it for a few weeks, and left it to fend for itself.

And it is absolutely thriving.

Who said roses are hard to grow??

I adore this black elephant ear.

The greens and burgundy peeking through...

well that's just sexy.

Hypericum, or St. Johns Wort.


Autumn Joy.

Love it.

This deciduous shrub is fabulous.

I bought it at a local nursery, and no one could tell me the name. Can any of you identify this one? I'd love to know the proper name.

Lambs ears and ajuga.

Fabulous colors on this coleus.

Euphorbia.

Stop by Ms Jean's to continue this little tour...

And Have a Beautiful Day,

where ever you are!!!