Wednesday, April 22, 2009

A Thyme for Blue

Those who know me, know I have a strong dislike for the color "blue".
So I am sure it will come as a surprise that in the garden , it is my favorite hue ...

I love the way it pops and brings a element of joy to all the green.


With all things there is a time and a place ... even a thyme for blue ! Do you have any blue in your garden?



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29 comments:

  1. DebApril 22, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Your garden is beautiful! I like blue it is peaceful

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  2. From the Old InkWellApril 22, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    These photos are breath taking, but then they always are! I feel like I've been on a nice leisurly walk. :)

    Greetings from your fellow TN gal, Marsha

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  3. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityApril 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Vicki, I love the blue inspiration in the garden. I do have touches of blue tones in my yard and garden.

    LOL Wait until you see tomorrow post. I just about rolled over laughing when I read this post right after pre-posting my tablescape.
    Luv Ya!! Terrie

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    I have always disliked blue also, and everytime my DH would buy a new pot for the yard it would be blue ( his favorite color ). After seeing your pics, maybe I will gather them all up and take a second look. Your yard is gorgeous and the blue is beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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  5. imjacobsmomApril 22, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Ah, my favorite blue is the Echinops. And maybe a little bright blue of the lobelia - which is an annual in my zone, I believe. Oh how about the delphiniums and the heliotrope - I guess I do have a bit of blue in the garden. All I know is that I am ecstatic - I have green things sprouting throughout! Happy Spring! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos! ~ Robyn

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  6. PATApril 22, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful garden. Love the "pops" of blue!

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  7. mrsbenApril 22, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Ah ha, so you do agree that blue has some attributes afterall. :) Your garden is absolutely beautiful. A real Garden of Eden in all its glory! I do have 'blues' in my flower garden(s), but do not ask me what they are ???????????. By any stretch of imagination I am NOT a Gardner and am just contented when things grow.

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  8. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaApril 22, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    GM V, now girl I am loving your garden..and WHAT!! you don't like BLUE?? oh girl I have to have blue in my kitchen space...maybe because its my kitchen and it makes me blue if I have to cook haha!! Come by V and see my entry way nothing fancy and I know its more is more kinda thing...but hey I love antiques girl...you know how I am..May you have a great day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  9. Mrs. WrightApril 22, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    How Bluetiful! I am slowly working with my garden and am quite new at this relaxing sport. I was considering a blue garden room and now I know I must do it! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. UnknownApril 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    OKAY...now you're making me want to get out in the yard and plant! I have a strong dislike for the color Purple (not the movie) HAHA! And yet I love lavender!
    Denise

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  11. Room Service ~ Decorating 101April 22, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    You guys give me way too much credit! These are not my pictures! I don't know why I would assume that you would know that... I am going to make a effort to let you know from now on. I don't want to ever misled anyone. However , if I owned that sweet little garden house, you would know about it, trust me! HAHA

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  12. xinexApril 22, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful blue touches. I love blue flowers, I think they pop in the garden...Christine

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  13. mrsbenApril 22, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    You mean, this is NOT 'YOUR' garden! Well in that case I take what I said, back. :D
    JK Vicky, as I've seen photos of your Garden and it is truly beautiful. LOL "the power of photos and suggestion". Hugs

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  14. Linda in AZ *April 22, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    * Vicky girl, good morning! You may not "NORMALLY" like blue, but isn't it easy to "change your mind" (a woman's preogative, ANyway, right?) when you see it done WELL???? And WHO could resist loving pics like those you've shared here this morning??? SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL ~ ENCHANTING!!! Thanks n' hugs, Linda *

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  15. cedwards55April 22, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    That is the coolest garden shed ever! I'm also not a Lover of Blue indoors, but I have it everywhere in the yard. Nothing better than a blue hydrangea!

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  16. artis1111April 22, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I agree with these pictures. The blue just makes the green look brighter. Kathy

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  17. Room Service ~ Decorating 101April 22, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks to everyone for such sweet comment, well, everyone, but Brenda...lol

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  18. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 22, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Another lovely post... wish I had a garden, well I do but I don't if you know what I mean, guess I should say wish I had a gardener!!!

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  19. janetApril 22, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    oh wow, so beautiful and you are right, i would never have thought of blue adding this much to a garden. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing
    hugs
    janet

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  20. cotedetexasApril 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    i love blue - esp. in the garden, but that is your garden!????!!! unreal - gorgeous!!!!

    thanks for listening to the skirted roundtable!!! thank you thank you thank you!!! come back next week!!!
    Joni

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  21. cotedetexasApril 22, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    ok - I just read the later comments. I read the first two and thought, wow - I didnt realize that was her garden!!! haha!! tooo funny.

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  22. cotedetexasApril 22, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    I thought- maybe i missed it when she said it was her garden!!!

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  23. Four Paws and CoApril 22, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    Great inspirational photos Vicky! I love blues & purples in the garden, but then I also love them with pinks, yellows & peaches. No reds or oranges though, which is a little strange since red & yellow are my favorite indoor colors. ☺

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  24. NazApril 23, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    In the past the only blue I liked were blue eyes, blue skies and blue ocean. Yet lately, I've been drawn to the color blue. The pictures you posted are "blueitful".

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  25. CarolynApril 23, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Those are beautiful photos you shared. I love the blue touches in the garden. I might have to copy some of those ideas!
    Thank you,
    Carolyn

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  26. My Galveston CottageApril 23, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I do have some blue in my garden! And, dare I admit, to having blue in my house?! On my walls in Galveston!!! Oh no. (but oh yes! (smile) Love these images. You always have the best. so pretty. -susan

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  27. JanetApril 23, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    beautiful. love your blog. i found it through your comment at skirtedroundtable.

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  28. janetApril 23, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    oh gosh i see you have two janets visiting you...lol i have an award for you g/f, if you would like to stop by.
    hugs
    janet

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  29. Chari at Happy To DesignApril 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Hi Vicky...

    Hmmm...isn't it strange that you don't like blue in the interior of your home but you love it outside? Why is that? Just curious!

    You know, I do not have any blue in my home...well, guess I should correct that by saying...slowly but surely, a little blue is slipping back in...but only in the way of tablescapes! Hehe!!! The reason I don't have any blue is simply due to the fact that I'm plain...flat...worn out on the color! I had my entire home in blue through most of the 80's and into some of the 90's! hehe!!!

    I enjoyed your photos with splashes of beautiful blues though!!!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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