Glorious June Day in Americus

Finally a beautiful day with temperatures below 90 degrees.A perfect opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty outside.

And share our beautiful home with you.

New stargazer lilies seem to be opening every minute.

The waterlilies are in bloom.

A single pomegranate shows itself on the tree by the gazebo.

The Brown Turkey fig tree

is loaded with figs.

The persimmon tree

is so loaded with fruit that the branches are drooping.

This will be our first crop of persimmons. They are fuyu, non-astringent, persimmons which according to what I have read can be eaten like apples, when ripe. I'll keep you posted!

Unfortunately, our blueberry bushes are not doing well. We asked the agricultural extension agent, Bill Starr, to take a look. He took some photos as he had not seen blueberry bushes with this particular affliction. Hopefully, he can get some help from UGA for us.

Thanks for visiting the Americus Garden Inn blog. Hope you are enjoying your Father's Day weekend. Happy Fathers' Day!

Easter Garden Treasures

Happy Easter!

A stroll through the garden revealed a treasure trove of blooms. These are some of our knockout roses. Remember to click the photos for a larger view.
The oakleaf hydrangea has begun to bloom.

A pomegranate blossom by the gazebo.

Stella d'oro daylilies in the side garden.

Crinum lilies in one of our planters.

One of several salvia varieties in the garden.

Whirling butterflies or guara.

Most of the oleander is full of buds, but, several blooms have appeared.

Happy returns daylilies on the path.

Creeping jasmine blooms near the entry point to the back garden. Wish I could share the incredible aroma with you!

The pond iris are almost finished blooming, but, these 2 beauties remain.

Hope you had a wonderful day, this Easter Sunday. Thanks for your virtual visit to the Americus Garden Inn. Come see us!