Tea in the garden

Welcome to my garden, today a place to sip a cup of tea and have a delightful treat amongst the flowers.

"Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world." ~T'ien Yiheng


In my garden are many flowers...

 A lavender hydrangea of the Endless Summer type

 I work at changing some of my Endless Summer hydrangeas from pink to blue by altering the pH of the soil from alkaline (pink) to acid (blue). Note above: blossoms pinkish-lavender on the inside with blue edges - blooms in transition

My hand on Allium 'Giganteum' to demonstrate its size

I have tea set up for us on the patio.

This is the patio, under the deck, in Sunsplash Gardens (Ron and I have recently named our gardens). I've set up a tea tray with my Dutch teapot and a 'Liberty Blue' tea cup and saucer.

Also in my garden: rhubarb, and I've made a dessert bar called Rhubarb Meringue.

Paul Revere's ride is featured on the 'Liberty Blue' cup.

 Rhubarb Meringue - to increase its deliciousness, add ice cream or whipped topping. I've shared the recipe below.

A few more garden views for you to enjoy:

Catbird

Thanks for joining me for tea in my garden today!

"Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on." ~Billy Connolly

Rhubarb Meringue

1-1/2 cups flour

7 tblsp powdered sugar

3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Mix the above together and press into a 9x13 pan. Bake for 15 in. at 350 degrees.

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup flour

3 cups rhubarb, cut up

1 tsp baking powder

Mix the above together and pour onto top of crust. Bake for another 45 min.

Thanks for visiting!

Beth

Linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea, Tea Time Tuesday, Tea in the Garden, Bloomin' Tuesday, Garden Tuesday, Cottage Garden Party