Dirt Road Adventures – Fresh Flower Arrangements
Welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This week we are taking a look back at all things happening at the end of our dirt road and catching up on some of my favorite blog posts from my friends.
Fresh picked Flower Arrangements
Although my flower garden is small, I do have an abundance of blooms and plenty for flower arrangements.
The Black Eyed Susan’s are stunning and my little diy flower bed is really overflowing with delight blooms.
I picked several flowers to create a loose flower arrangement centerpiece for our Supper Clubs Summer Picnic. I hope you’ll check out all the fun details here.
Hydrangea Flower Arrangements
The hydrangeas are starting to fade and I”m desperately trying to save them all. I have so many vases, crocks and ironstone pitchers full of them.

Can you believe all these beautiful colors came from the same plant?

This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
First, a DIY Headboard from a Yard Sale Find.

I had a Spray Paint Adventure and now these Lanterns look brand new.

The Rotisserie Chicken Salad is so delicious and easy to make. See Recipe here.

Adventures off the Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, and Iโm sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
Flowers & Gardening Adventures
15 Mistakes New Gardeners Should Avoid by Stacy Ling at Brick N Blooms

Helpful Flower Arrangement tips – create a Cut Garden
Cut Flower Garden Do’s and Don’ts! By Kim at Shiplap and Shells

You have to see How to create a Summer Weed Flower Arrangement – by Ann at Dabbling and Decorating. You will be so impressed.
My friend Kristen at White Arrows Home created a lovely flower arrangement for a centerpiece and it’s such a cute idea.
Recipe Adventures
Oh my gosh! Doesn’t this make your mouth water? I have to try this Strawberry Scone Recipe from Michelle at Thistle Key Lane

I’m not much of a cook so a no fail recipe appeals to me. I’d like to try this Best No Fail Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from Julie at My Wee Abode also.
DIY Adventures
It’s not too late to get your summer DIY on. Here are 9 Summer DIY’s shared by Cindy at DIY Beautify.

Have you ever built a planter box? Wait until you see this one KariAnne at Thistlewood Farms built.
You will love this DIY Back to School Supply Cake from Chloe at Celebrate and Decorate.
Thank you so much for joining me today on Dirt Road Adventures! I hope you will share with me any comments or suggestions. You input is appreciated.

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I’m loving your cut flower garden Rachel! It looks so pretty! Thanks for featuring my blog this week! I really appreciate it! xoxo
Stacy,
You are so welcome.
I so enjoy your blogs! Today’s was a perfect read on a rainy Sunday morning. ๐ง
The hydrangeas are just gorgeous!
Erin,
I really appreciate this so much. Glad you had time to enjoy the blog.
Super cute post Rachel. I love all your beautiful flowers and thanks so much for the shout out today on my weed arrangements ๐ป๐ป๐
Ann,
I love weeds too. Anything FREE. LOL
I love your flower garden !!! I now live in an apt so I live vicariously thru other ladies’ gardens. It is beautiful !! Thank you for sharing !!!
Wanda,
I really appreciate your sweet comments. Thanks for stopping by.
Lovely flowers, thanks for sharing and have a great week.
Marlene,
Thanks so much for stopping by.
I can’t get over all your flowers, Rachel, they look amazing! I’m so excited for you. It’s always fun to see what you’re up to each week and I can’t wait to check out your chicken salad recipe. We’re always looking for good picnic food. Sending you hugs for a happy week, CoCo
CoCo,
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your support.
Rachel, First, thanks so much for sharing my back to school supply cake! Now, let’s talk about those amazing hydrangea blooms and the gorgeous colors! I was really gazing at them and how lovely they were and then I read that they were all from the same plant!!!! WOW! That is one fantastic plant! It is like a bouquet of beautiful flowers all in one plant! I cannot wait until this pool in the backyard gets finished and I can have some flowers and nice plants again instead of a pile of dirt! Have a great week!
Just catching up with posts—and want you to know I really love being
able to see all your beautiful flowers and all your creative information you
so kindly share.
Please keep posting and sharing your talents!
vain nc
Your garden is looking so beautiful Rachel! And your black-eyed Susans and hydrangeas are just gorgeous. Isn’t it fun to be able to cut flowers anytime you want? Thanks so much for sharing my gardening blog post.
Kim,
You inspire me and maybe one day I’ll have a garden half as beautiful as you.