spring evenings, gardening and bored dogs

by Sharon Santoni
purple flowering plants in clay pots
Yesterday evening was delicious;  beautiful colours, warm temperatures ……… a gentle winding down at the end of a long busy day.
close up of a half-opened daisy with purple and white petals
I decided to get a little gardening done while enjoying an aperitif, you know how women like to multi-task.  My  very important guest from last week turned up again asking if he could help  …….
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white wirey terrier in front of purple flowers
“Hi, what can I do to help?”   ……….
white terrier looking off to the left
“hasn’t she noticed I’m here ? .”…………..
white terrier squinting and looking off to the right
“difficult to stay focused on this gardening thing “………….
white terrier with eyes closed
“wake me up when you have something useful for me to do “………
purple flowering plants with wrought iron garden decoration

 

22 comments

webb April 23, 2011 - 1:50 pm

What lovely lavender you have. Our summers are either too hot or too humid so it's more of an annual and not nearly as pretty. Thanks for sharing!

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LA POUYETTE - und die "Dinge des Lebens" April 23, 2011 - 1:59 pm

Lovely images – lovely and sweet dog – lovely post!

Joyeuses Paques – Frohe Ostern
Happy Easter!
Greetings from the Périgord.k

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Kimberly April 23, 2011 - 2:20 pm

Very pretty pictures and such a cute dog. Thank you for sharing!

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Ann April 23, 2011 - 2:32 pm

Lovely company you keep! The pooch's eyes look right to your soul.

Sharon- what is the flower in the first photo (and throughout)? I must find some!

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IAMSNOWFLAKE April 23, 2011 - 3:49 pm

Love the dozing dog. Beautiful pictures and, as usual, lovely flowers and shrubs. Happy Easter!

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Jacqui April 23, 2011 - 4:52 pm

That is one character, that dog!!! Love your lavender

Have a lovely Easter

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Ideezine April 23, 2011 - 4:59 pm

Sharon,

Wonderful to spend time in the garden with such great company. Etoile is adorable and perfectly behaved teaching us all that nature is in charge when we gather in harmony.

Bette

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Katherine April 23, 2011 - 5:27 pm

Don't you wish you could be as comfortable as a dog and fall asleep anywhere without a care in the world?
Wishing you a Blessed Easter.

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Acquired Objects April 23, 2011 - 6:07 pm

The wisteria draping down your home is stunning! All your flowers are as is Etoile but don't worry Dylan feels the same way about gardening. Ella took some beautiful photos, Happy Easter Sharon!

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The Polished Pebble April 23, 2011 - 6:48 pm

Your photos are wonderful. I adore your doggie too!

kelley

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White Ironstone Cottage April 23, 2011 - 6:56 pm

Simply Gorgeous pictures and your new header is AMAZING
Happy Easter sweet friend
xo
Pam

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under spanish moss April 23, 2011 - 8:34 pm

Just adore your lavender. Etoile is too cute!
Hope you and your lovely family have a wonderful Easter.
Angela

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becky April 23, 2011 - 8:36 pm

Cute scenario…Ella's terrific.

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A Trifle Rushed April 23, 2011 - 10:31 pm

What a truly beautiful blog. Just discovered, thank you . Jude x

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Fay April 24, 2011 - 1:39 am

what a SWEET dog happy easter greetings fay x

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Grace @ Sense and Simplicity April 24, 2011 - 1:58 am

What a great way to spend the day – gardening with the dog and enjoying the fine weather. Love the wisteria.

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Cottage Touch April 24, 2011 - 1:59 am

Adorable angel…Thank you for sharing… we are desperate for sun,green,flowers and spring in New England!Happy Easter!

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christina April 24, 2011 - 2:46 am

Sharon,

He is so cute! Everything looks beautiful- I am so looking forward to seeing it all!

Best,
Christina

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Julie@beingRUBY April 24, 2011 - 5:14 am

Happy Easter Sharon to you and your family!!!

Still loving that little pup.. please send him airmail at once!! hehe.. xxx Julie

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Mary Anne April 24, 2011 - 6:56 am

Your garden is beautiful and your French lavendar, well, I can almost smell it. Have a beautiful Easter..

ox

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Vlaďka April 24, 2011 - 10:41 am

Ohh what a lovely pictures! I love you lavender and whitte dog!
Happy Easter to you
Bye Vlaďka

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Aunty Belle April 25, 2011 - 1:06 pm

What charm you have to enlist such sweet "help"!

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