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We were out of town and out of touch for a bit.   I ca't wait to get caught up with everyone's blog posts and see what you've been up to! This tall bright gladiola was a surprise to come home to.  

We celebrated Father's Day on Sunday, and Olivia's UCSB graduation -and moved her from her housing there.  She was the last one to move out of her apartment, I had a large refrigerator to clean out (6 roomates, hahaha).

We had such a fun busy weekend!


My three 💖, we had a great Father's Day lunch -Mexican, James's favorite.  
Delphinium 'Cobalt Blue' sent a second bloom.
I'm anxious to have a good look around the garden.
Dr. never enjoys it when we leave for a few days, I think he's saying "don't do that again"







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  1. Kris PetersonJune 20, 2024 at 10:23 AM

    Welcome back, Tracy! And congratulations to Olivia! My husband and I got our undergraduate degrees at UCSB too :)

    That gladiola is a stunner. I'm sure Dr Feelgood will forgive your absence - eventually.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 20, 2024 at 12:32 PM

      He seems to have forgotten all about us being gone, hahaha. Thank you, Santa Barbara is such a lovely place.

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  2. AnvilcloudJune 20, 2024 at 11:37 AM

    You're right. He doesn't look best pleased.

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  3. LisaJune 20, 2024 at 12:04 PM

    That 's a lovely gladiola!

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    1. tz_gardenJune 20, 2024 at 12:33 PM

      Thank you, there are 2 really tall spikes - and I don't remember planting it lol.

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  4. AnonymousJune 20, 2024 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous gladiolus and delphinium, they'd look great together in a vase. :)

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    1. tz_gardenJune 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM

      I need to plant more so I feel free to cut them, since they are solo's I can't seem to bring myself to do it!

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  5. Liz A.June 20, 2024 at 1:45 PM

    Santa Barbara is beautiful. It sounds like it was a good weekend.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM

      I really like Santa Barbara, it's beautiful and the climate is so nice - more temperate than here. TY, it was a good time!

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  6. JerryJune 21, 2024 at 8:26 AM

    I am working on catching up on blogs myself! Glad you had some fun family time. I bet it is nice to come back to pleasant surprises in the garden.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 21, 2024 at 8:38 AM

      Thank you Jerry, yes always good to be home!

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  7. danger gardenJune 21, 2024 at 9:39 AM

    Congrats on the graduate! What a beautiful place to go to school.

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  8. AlanaJune 21, 2024 at 12:33 PM

    That gladiolus is spectacular! I wish I had more room for them in my garden, and, you said you never even planted it. The delphinium is beautiful. Congratulations to your graduate.

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    1. tz_gardenJune 22, 2024 at 8:20 AM

      I most definitely planted it, I just don't remember planting it! hahaha. Thank you.

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  9. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)June 21, 2024 at 12:46 PM

    Congratulations to Olivia! One of the biggest milestones of her life.

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  10. Carla from The RiverJune 21, 2024 at 2:11 PM

    Congratulations to Olivia... Yay!!!
    Gladiola are my favorite summertime flower. LOVE them!!!

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    1. tz_gardenJune 22, 2024 at 8:21 AM

      Thank you Carla! I immediately ordered more gladiolas since this one was so fabulous.s

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  11. AnonymousJune 23, 2024 at 6:12 AM

    It sounds like a great weekend, celebrating multiple accomplishments and happy occasions with your absolute favorite people! Congratulations and many more to come.
    Your flower babies were doing quite well in your absent... under a watchful eye and carful management of "the Dr". :-D
    Yes. more Gladiolas. They are quite lovely in summer gardens and take little room.
    Chavli

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    1. tz_gardenJune 23, 2024 at 3:24 PM

      Haha, yes thank goodness for the Doctor! Thank you, and you are right I need to add more gladiolas.

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  12. Hoover BooJune 23, 2024 at 5:53 PM

    Yikes, that is serious stink-eye from the Dr.

    You have a beautiful family, not just a beautiful garden. You must be very, very proud of them! (And aren't you exhausted?)

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  13. Susie @ pbmGardenJune 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM

    Beautiful gladiolus, really amazing. Congrats to the graduate. Nice family photos all around.

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