Ferns and May Garden

Hello everyone, 

Gardening is a journey.
 This year my Fern Grotto has a different look than it had last year.
This spot in my patio is the only place for my cool loving plants to thrive from the extreme heat we have during the summer.
I've added some house plants and more ferns this year.  

The bird cage with my little birds (Frick and Frack) are enjoying their new home outdoors. They are in the house during the winter sharing company with my indoor plants, that are also enjoying a hiatus outdoors too.

 

The big Boston Fern was purchased last year and in the same pot is a young Tree Fern.
The two other  small ferns I bought at the grocery store last month.
The Angel Wing Begonia I started from a leaf over ten years ago. 

The strawberry pot has matured during the past three year and I added white Calibrachoa 

The angels and the pink geranium survived the cold winter. 

My trusty asparagus fern just keeps looking great with minimal attention. The trailing plants add so much texture to the Fern Grotto.

Ivy and a spider plant with another trailing plant.

The peace plant is usually in the dining room, but all the plants were moved out here while we work on a project in the kitchen and dining room. The way we are working on the project now I hope we will have it done before the first frost. LOL

I wanted to share the new look of the patio garden. I removed the confetti Lantana which was hit with  frost this winter. I moved the amaryllis plants and planted a yellow rose. The sunflowers were planted last week and they are already an inch tall.

The pergola area is developing nicely. This is a view looking South. I was happy when Sweetheart mowed the lawn just before I took this photo. I see the garden plot way out there and it looks like its ready to plant.

I will be doing a tablescape later this week under the pergola. 

Wishing you a wonderful week.

I hope you've been inspired today. I'm always amazed at the beauty of nature.
 LINKING TO:
Monday
Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
The Dedicated House for Make it Pretty
Dwelling-The Heart of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday
Tuesday
An Oregon Cottage for Tuesday Garden Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for The Scoop
A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday
Wednesday 
DIY By Design for Spring into Spring
A Southern Day Dreamer for Outdoor Wednesday
Thursday
Fishtail Cottage for Cottage Garden Party
Friday
Tootsie Time for Fertilizer Friday
Thank you for your wonderful comments.
xo
Betty