Bee Happy

I have a couple of small finishes to share today.

Design - "Sewing Bees" - Needlecase

Designer - Schoolroom Samplings

Fabric - 28 count natural linen

Fibers - DMC & Needle Necessities - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 23 June 2012

Completed - 23 June 2012

Design - "Sewing Bees" - Thimble Holder

Designer - Schoolroom Samplings

Fabric - 28 count natural linen

Fibers - DMC & Needle Necessities - 2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 23 June 2012

Completed - 23 June 2012

Yesterday was a cold, rainy day - far more like early April than mid-June.  The cats were most displeased with the weather, while I was confined to Pacing on the Front Porch. 

So for this week's Tuesday Garden Party I'll share Front Porch Photos.  The Front Porch is north-facing and shaded.  As you can see it is protected from deer with a small wire fence and the strategic placement of chairs on the steps.

The Porch is 29 feet long by 7 feet wide.  I've loaded it with 176 container plants - Fuchsias, Begonias, Ferns, Hostas, and Coleus.  This is the long side of the porch.

This is the shorter side.

Even though it is shaded, the bees find the plants there.

Here are some of my Coleus.

And another of my bees.

Some of my dozens of Fuchsias.

Yet another bee.

I have Mosses and Baby's Tears.

Begonias...

and more Begonias.

A little bee skep.

Ferns and Hostas thrive on the Front Porch.

Even on a rainy day it is possible to Bee Happy! 

I hope you and your garden are content today.