Ever so slowly, the limelights are turning pink. Just a tinge here and there. My limelight bush is huge this year – I’m sure that’s due to all the rain we had this spring. The flowers are bigger and fuller than ever.
I’m happy to inform you that the whiteflies have been absent for a few weeks now. Thank goodness. Yesterday, I made up a batch of homemade deer repellent and sprayed it on the remaining morning glories. Fingers crossed! I found the recipe several years ago on a blog called Turkey Feathers. Here’s a link to the recipe.
It’s worked for me in the past. So let’s hope it works this time. (I don’t use pesticides.)
Another gorgeous day filled with golden light and a gentle breeze. It doesn’t get much better than this and I’m soaking it all in. Tonight we go to dinner at Rick and Doug’s as one of Doug’s daughters is visiting. We love seeing her, so it should be a fun evening.
Okay. Barbara, one of the readers of this blog, wrote me to say she has an extra paperback copy of the Overstory that she would be happy to give to one of you.
If you remember, I raved about this book. It’s truly one of the most powerful novels I have ever read. I cannot say enough about this story and the heart and mind of its author, Richard Powers.
So, we’re going to have a giveaway today. The same rules apply as usual: If you’re interested, leave a comment on this blog post, NOT via a response to the email version of this post, and not via a direct email to me. Only on this post. I will pick a winner via the Random Number Generator on Sunday evening.
Barbara is willing to send it to anyone in the United States or Canada. If you win and you live in the States, you will have to give me your phone number as it is required for Customs.
Thank you, Barbara, for this generous giveaway!
(I won’t be answering comments as it makes it too difficult to tally up the numbers.)
Happy Friday.
How wonderfully generous of Barbara! I would love to read this as I was truly intrigued by your remarks about it. I can then add it to my Little Free Library, after I finish it, and send it out to the world for others to enjoy!
Your hydrangeas are beautiful. I am looking forward to cooler weather soon. I am so tired of mid to upper nineties. It is too hot to do much in the garden.
I have Overstory on my to read list. A copy would be wonderful.
That’s so sweet of Barbara, and of you. I am like number 80 on the hold list for this book at my library. I have wanted to read it for a while now, and your recent review, Claudia, only increases my anticipation. I love sharing books and am glad somebody will be getting Barbara’s book. Thank you, Barbara!
“The Overstory” is on my TBR list since I’ve only found positive reports about it, including yours, Claudia. Thank you, Barbara, for this kind gift.
Your flowers are beautiful! The color change is just breathtaking.
Dear friends. I have picked many books this summer but have not had ‘that best read if summer’ Could this be my last chance at redemption?
What a generous giveaway! I would love a copy. Your flowers are beautiful Claudia. They remind you that there is a lot to be grateful for in nature even as we prepare for hurricane Dorian here in central Florida. Keep us in your thoughts.
Many thanks Claudia for hosting the giveaway – I just wish I could send everyone a nice new copy of this terrific read. Best of luck to everyone!
I would love to read that book – what a great give away!
I would love to read the book, Claudia. How nice of her to give a copy away. xo Laura
I have a copy of The Overstory from my library and I know I won’t be able to finish it before I have to take it back. When I saw your giveaway I knew I had to enter. Very generous of Barbara!!
Yay, Barbara! Count me in!
Claudia, your hydrangeas are lovely, too.
I always enjoy your book recommendations! Would love to read The Overstory.
many thanks for the chance to win this, barbara and claudia. i would love to read it, and my library doesn’t have it yet. –suz in ohio
Well…The Overstory is on my TBR list…I would love a copy. Thank you Barbara for your generosity.
Claudia…your homemade recipe for deer repellent doesn’t appear to be as smelly as mine. Mine had red pepper and garlic in it, too. So, I’ll be giving yours a try! ;)
Your review of The Overstory certainly made me want to read it and I would love a copy. Since it sounds like the book is about forests, I’ll add a recommendation of my own for another tree themed book: “Harry’s Trees” by Jon Cohen. Fabulous!
I have been hesitant about requesting this book at my library as I don’t read as quickly as I used to. Would love to have a copy and would then pass on to other reading friends. Thank you for your consideration!
Hi Claudia,
Would love to read the new book! LOVE your hydrangeas!!
I would love to read this book also. You were very convincing in your praise of this writer. I am newly retired and love filling my free time with reading! Thanks to Barbara and to you!
That’s very nice of her! I would love to read it.
How nice of Barbara! I would love to have the book. I have it on hold at the library but there are quite a few ahead of me. I’m sure it’ll take a while so having my own copy would be great! Your hydrangeas are beautiful, Claudia!
Always looking for a good book!
This book is slowly making its way to the top of my must read pile, but winning a copy would sure hurry the process along.
I would very much enjoy reading this book. Maybe I will be the lucky one!
Would love to have my own copy. Thank you Barbara for the chance.
Claudia, your review made me want to read The Overstory – a complement to you, since I rarely read fiction.
Oh, how I would love to have a new story to read. It would make my day if I was chosen.
Thank you Barbara and thank you Claudia!
Deanna M.
Woo Hoo! A large thanks to both Barbara & Claudia.
Peace and all good things,
Deb
I am rediscovering reading and would love to include this book in my new reading list! Thank you both…
Lee Anna Elmore
What a wonderful gift! Thank you, Barbara!!!! I am on the Hold list at the library, and I have moved up to # 257! It will likely be into 2020 before I hit the top and get the email that it is in.
Sounds like an intriguing book!
Love the readers on this blog also.
Well, first of all, thanks to the deer repellant link. Those Limelights look ready for the spotlight, they are so lovely!
And thanks to Barbara for her generous off. I, too, am delighted to take my chances in the drawing!
I would love to win the giveaway as I have heard such great reviews of the book. Thanks to you and to Barbara. Enjoy these beautiful days as we head to Autumn.
What a generous giveaway from Barbara! I’d be thrilled to win this book as it’s been on my to-read list for a long time! Thanks for the chance – and thank you to Barbara!
How kind of Barbara to donate her copy to one of us. Your review of The Overpower
made me put the book on My Wish List. Thank you Claudia and Barbara. Wishing
and hoping.
I would enjoy discovering a new author.
Barbara
Thank you for the chance to win the book.
Beautiful flowers! I would very much like to win this book! Thanks.
I would love to win this book so well recommended by you!
Well……..since this book is on my reading list, it would be great to be the lucky one!
I have not a clue what this book is about and am very intrigued. Thanks to Barbara and to you , Claudia
I want to read this book! But first, the new Louise Penny. I need some Limelights in my garden. I planted several of the Endless Summer hydrangeas a few years back – what a dud those turned out to be! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would so love to read this book!
Love your pictures — they really capture the beauty of your flowers! The Overstory is on my list to read (I’m getting deep into Louise Penny right now. Thanks. I’d never read her before.) So, a copy would be a nice gift. Thanks for the chance.
I just requested this book from the library and am on a waiting list. The librarian is currently reading it and said it is wonderful.
Thanks for this opportunity.
Enjoy the autumn days ahead!
Good morning all! Wow. Thanks Barbara and Claudia for the opportunity to own this book. It comes at a wonderful time….days a little cooler and shorter for tea and reading.
It is so generous of Barbara to offer this! Thank you.
Your blog is a lovely respite, Claudia, much like a good book. Thanks for the giveaway, Barbara. Fingers crossed…
Don’t think I have commented on your very interesting and informative blog before, even although I have been reading it for years.
Thanks to you and Barbara for the chance of maybe being the lucky winner.
Somehow, the late summer flowers are the most beautiful to me. It’s is if they are saying “you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone!” So true.
I’d love to win the book. Your comments have been intriguing. Thanks to both you and Barbara for the chance to win.
Happy Fall, y’all.
great give away who does not like a good read!
dq
So generous of Barbara! I would love to read this book!