Gardening Tales

Inspirational Thursday-Balcony Gardening In New Orleans

August 07, 2013
As you know our journey to  New Orleans was a delight.  We 

enjoyed good food, listened to great music, and appreciated the 

natural beauty of a well loved City.  We also took a little

walkabout and with camera in hand - this is what we saw! 









Beautiful Balcony Gardening in New Orleans, where abundant 

flowers and foliage are mixed together with wrought iron, rich and 

vibrant hues and a colorful History.







Ferns and trailing vines grace this terracotta colored stucco home, I 

could almost envision a Historical figure emerging from one of these 

illuminating grey doors.  



Such a beautiful balcony garden graces this charming and cheerful 

yellow home.  Planters with tumbling sweet potato vines, 

periwinkles, and graceful trellises.  We watched tentatively

as a mysterious looking fellow carefully watered each and every 

planter.






Variegated spider plants, lime green foxtail fern, and a forest 

green pine tree enhance this nestled balcony.








Perky peach blossom tinted balconies, accented with basic black

provide the perfect backdrop for flowering hibiscus and english 

ivy. 






Cool, light white trimmed with grey, swaying boston ferns and

happy caladiums bid us a fond farewell...


All Photos By Athomewithjemma



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  1. Chatty CroneAugust 7, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    I love that - wish I could do that to my home. Such quaint homes. sandie

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  2. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 8, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    They are gorgeous aren't they! I love New Orleans!

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  3. SusanAugust 8, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Oh my GOODNESS, Jemma. I LOVED those photos. Fabulous balcony plants, aren't they?

    I went to a conference in New Orleans once and loved it. It was SO DIFFERENT. I remember taking a ghost tour and seeing the French quarter. Fascinating place.

    So glad you got to go. Thanks for sharing the wonderful photo. Susan

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 9, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    The flowers and greenery are amazing! What a magical city!

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  5. Jann OlsonAugust 9, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Jemma, these balconies are simply stunning. Love the vibrant colors and the subtle greens!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  6. Chris ScheuerAugust 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    What amazing pictures. I've always said I think that everyone in Europe has a green thumb but now I have to add New Orleans to that statement, WOW!

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  7. Noel MorataAugust 11, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    wow these are gorgeous, it shows that you can do a lot with just a small amount of space. Lots of colorful buildings to!

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  8. TriciaAugust 11, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Wow, those balconies are amazing! I've never been to New Orleans, but it's certainly on my list of places I'd love to visit :)

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  9. Muza-chanAugust 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    So beautiful...

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  10. AbbyAugust 12, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful. I love all of the bright colors of the south.

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  11. Ruth KellyAugust 12, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    The balcony gardens have such a variety - it would be so nice to have one.

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  12. LVAugust 12, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Have not been to New Orleans in a long time. It does have a lot of beauty and also things not so great.

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  13. PoppyAugust 14, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Hi Jemma,

    Wow! What a show of gorgeous colour and vibrancy! I think I like the first balcony the best, not that I have to choose, or anything!;) Glorious and invigorating! Fantastic photos, thanks for sharing!

    Poppy

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  14. Kathy A Delightsome LifeAugust 14, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Dearest and I went to New Orleans when our boy was very little - two I think - he's now 25! Love these balcony gardens - so romantic! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  15. Becca Diestelkamp-WoodhamAugust 15, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I love, love, love New Orleans' balconies. They're beautiful. Great pics. Stop by my Friday's Five Features tomorrow and link up this post (and others)! diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com

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      Thanks for stopping by DIY Vintage Chic’s Friday’s Five Features and Fun Festivities. Don’t forget to stop back by this Friday!

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