Wednesday, July 13, 2011

A Mystery In The Water.

I took a walk around the garden this morning before work and thought I would take you along. We have a very small pond near the porch door. It is very shady. I have tried to plant small plants of interest. This miniature hosta was a church sale find. I love how small and sweet it is perfect for this spot.             
 Oh and look this turtle is going for a swim. It really is an iron turtle that I got at a yard sale for .50. Take a good look in the water do you see any kind of picture in the water? Let me know what you see and I will tell you what I think it looks like. It is a bit spooky.
I love the yellow and pink together here.                                              
 My fairy roses are so abundent this year.
 I have only a couple of yardsale finds from the past weekend. I have wanted a cookbook stand for awhile and found this one and a cook book for the total price 3.00.
  It has been hot here so I have spent the nights reading on the porch. I love when it is all dark and cozy on the porch.
The thunder is rolling around the mountains tonight with a promise of cool clear air. Good night sweet friends.
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30 comments:

  1. PattiJuly 14, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    what beautiful pictures...and I love the last one...my kind of night...and nice chair to relax in and a great book to read...perfect!
    ~~Patti~~

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  2. Rose H (UK)July 14, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Oooooh! It looks like a fce to me Cathy....
    Your hosta is SO sweet, I wouldn't dare have one in my garden as the slugs would see it off in one night :o( I love your sweet turtle too. Your flowers look great, and the bookrest is a bargain and so useful. Looks lovely to read on the porch - but look out for those bears!
    Hope you and David are well. Enjoy the weekend.
    Best wishes
    Rose H

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  3. KimJuly 14, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    It looks like a creepy old man face to me. Love the little hosta. Cute!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I don't think I've noticed mini-hostas before. They would work well at my house since we have a lot of shade. We do have several regular sized hostas in different varieties. Thanks for the photo!

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  5. StacyJuly 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I think it looks like an alligator emerging from the water.

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  6. Plumruncreek ♥July 14, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Your flowers are so pretty. I collect hostas. Love yours.

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  7. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 14, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a cute little pond! Love the mini hostas! Great cookbook stand too! Have a great day!

    Mary

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  8. BalishaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I don't believe that I'm going to say this, because I'm always such a skeptic when people say they see the face of Jesus or the Virgin Mary....but I have to say...I think it looks like Jesus.
    Balisha

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  9. JuliaJuly 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    You have a loch Ness Monster in your little pond. Love your flowers and that little hosta looks like Mouse Ear Hosta.

    I hope that you find some tasty recipes to share from that cook book.
    Have a great weekend and hope that your husband has a good week and you too of course. JB

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  10. KathyJuly 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Sweet turtle! I wasn't sure - but thought I saw a face. It reminded me of those pictures you stare at for a while then an image appears! Of course I love the flowers! Great finds! I need to do some thrifting!!!
    Hope you have a great day,
    Kathy

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  11. Sassafras and WinterberryJuly 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I love the cookbook holder. We have had heat the last couple of days, but today is cool, breezy, and beautiful! The water looks like it has a submerged green monster face in it. Your garden is lovely and it makes me long for flower beds again!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Courtney

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  12. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love the thought of sitting outside to read. Sadly, any light at all leads to assaults by our huge June bugs. Please share what you see in the pond. I am so bad at those kind of things.

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  13. Grandma Yellow HairJuly 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Oh how I have missed you and your site. Nice coming by here to today and catching up.
    I see several things in the water...haha One brings me a picture of a bear head and then another of a sea serpent. Boy do I see things. Now what is it.
    Love Hosta's and tried them when I lived in town but slugs ate them all the way to the roots. I even put beer in a saucer since I read that kills slugs or gets them drunk or something but no luck.
    I have though of trying them again out here but have not yet
    Hope your having a great week
    Love
    maggie

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  14. Ann SummervilleJuly 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Lovely pictures. Our plants are all shriveled up here in Texas.
    Ann

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  15. yayaJuly 14, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    The last pic could be me! I have read a ton of books so far this summer and that's my usual pose..only I don't have your sweet screened in porch area..dang! Thanks for the garden walk. It all looks so lovely. Now, for that picture in the water..I see a face..a creepy face. Your pond and my Creepy Woods should meet! Have a nice day and a cool and refreshing rain!

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  16. Thrifty ChicJuly 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I think it looks like butlers face or maybe sandy... what do you think??? love you xoxox

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  17. vintagesueJuly 14, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    love the turtle!!! looks so real!
    as for what is in the water, i'm not sure. my son and i see faces EVERYWHERE....so i guess i see a face too. it isn't scary to me though.
    enjoy your little garden....face and all...lol
    take care
    sue

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  18. Rugs and PugsJuly 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Cathy ~
    I've never seen such a tiny hosta. How sweet it is!
    I see a rather evil looking face!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  19. TolentreasuresJuly 14, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love the reading on the porch...one of my favorite things that I don't get enough of!

    Cathy

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  20. camp and cottage livingJuly 15, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Is that an alien in the water? Spooky indeed!
    I've never seen such a small hostas
    Your roses are really lush and beautiful!
    Have a great weekend!

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  21. The Vintage SeamstressJuly 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Looks like a face to me, with crazy witch hair! lol

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  22. PatJuly 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    An alligator in your pond? Where did he come from? Isn't funny what the mind sees? I too love sitting on the porch and reading in the summer.

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  23. Cathy G.July 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Love your miniature hosta! So sweet!
    I kind of see a head of some kind of animal.... dog, perhaps a cow with one ear! LOL!
    What pray tell do you see? I'm always seeing things in water reflections or bubbles in the bath tub.
    Cathy G

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  24. Larkrise garden girlJuly 15, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I thought I commented but oh well. I thought the image in the water looked like a crocodile. Lol silly me.

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  25. JoanneJuly 15, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    The loch ness monster? Love the last pic of your reading on the porch (I read that book!) You are looking oh so comfy!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    I to love to sit on my porch with a good book. Especially on a cool evening with the threat of rain.
    I like your cookbook holder. I need to get me one of those when I'm recovered. I'll have to keep an eye out for one or maybe go to Amazon.
    Hope you have a peaceful weekend.

    Till next time...
    God bless you.
    Ginger

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  27. jennifer768July 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love ,love the miniature hosta ! your flowers are all so pretty ! It looks like a man's face to me.Great finds at the yard sale.Have a great weekend.Hugs,Jen

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  28. DonnaJuly 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Looks like a perfect evening to me...sitting by the beautiful pond with a good book on the porch! I NEED one of those evenings...but then my porch is open, no screens and I would be skeeter-bit to death!!

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  29. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesJuly 17, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Looks like a turtle's face staring up at the turtle on the rock ~ as thought it is a reflection of him!! Am I the only one who see's a turtle?? Cute little hosta!!

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  30. lace & arsenicJuly 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    ..what an adorable hosta! its so full to be so tiny! i love it!..

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