Sweet Pepper

Rich Crider, owner of Three Shovels Farm, shared this garden cat photo that he took while touring daylily gardens.

He writes, "This is Pepper in Peggy Jeffcoat’s South Carolina garden." Peggy is a daylily hybridizer and has an amazing garden, that I'm sure Pepper enjoys exploring,

Rich previously shared a cat photo with us here.

A pair of trouble makers...

On Twitter/X Jonathan Norman @JonNormanDesign shares photos of his garden cats. He runs Jon Norman Garden Design, a Midlands, UK-based landscape design business. Creating beautiful gardens inspired by nature.

> My kitten crop is flowering already Little Tuppence being her mischievous self  <

>Well, I wasn't expecting this today. Young Tilly decided to climb up one of our conifers from the middle, then poked her head out halfway up

If I can get her to wear a couple of wings, she might become our Xmas fairy

Our two love the garden and get up to all mischief in it. I'm going to have to re-design the planting to be a *lot* sturdier as they do like to chase around and climb things. Hopefully, young Olga will calm down soon  <

Hang in There

 

This hanging pot of pothos is the perfect perch for this handsome cat.

The earliest posts I can find on a Google image search is at https://cheezburger.com/9067720192, but no credit is given. If you know who took this originally, please let me know ASAP so I can credit this properly.

California Dreamin'

 

Mike K., Monterey, California, shared this colorful photo and wrote: "This neighborhood cat frequently stops by my gardens to check out what's in bloom.."

Guardian of the Stoop

Tamara Stoneburner shared this photo of her cat. She wrote, "He is a 14-year old male named Bogart (after Humphrey of black-and-white films). We have to be in bed by midnight or he becomes out of sorts. Very vocal. Has a thing for ginger ale. Wakes me up at the very break of day, so that we can watch sunrises."

See if you can spot Bogart below watching his garden from inside the house.

Little Miss Figgy

A few weeks ago, my garden club visited the Plants Alive! plant store. There, I met Figgy, the adorable (and adored) resident store cat. I asked the staff to share her story and  Amari Hemmings sent in these photos and wrote:

Meet Figgy, our lovable greenhouse cat and furry mascot of Plants Alive! Rescued from Animal Services Baltimore County by the kind-hearted Becky Sass-Crews, Figgy found her forever home amongst the lush foliage of our greenhouse. This whiskered wonder has since flourished in her new environment, charming everyone who enters our verdant sanctuary.

Figgy's days are filled with the sweet aroma of blossoms and the gentle rustle of leaves, providing her with the perfect playground for her curious spirit. An expert in plant navigation, she loves to explore every nook and cranny of the greenhouse, ensuring that no leaf goes unturned. Her favorite pastime, however, is bonding with our dedicated employees, who have come to treasure her delightful antics and friendly purrs.

Customers visiting our greenhouse are always thrilled to encounter Figgy, as she warmly greets them with a flick of her tail and an inquisitive gaze. As she rubs up against their legs and weaves through the foliage, Figgy never fails to bring a smile to their faces. She has become an integral part of our team and a beloved ambassador of our establishment.

Follow our instagram to keep up with Figgy - @plantsalive

Tippy Toes in the Bulb Boxes

Regular contributor Marie Mims Butler shared these photos and wrote, "Meet Tippy Toes. For 14 years she has been a sales cat at Norfolk County Feed and Seed in Portsmouth, VA. She lures customers in with her charm and willingness to be worshipped. Tubers, bulbs, seeds, plants, pots, and products mysteriously appear in the customer’s cart. Tippy Toes is a feline siren. She scoffs at our efforts to resist."

"In my Facebook post, Les Parks posted a picture of another Feed and Seed kitty (shown below) Gizmo has lost garden center privileges after trying to commute across 4 lanes of traffic to and from home. She is safely lounging at home, scoffing at those who work for such a pampered way of life."

Gizmo by Les Parks

Marie Mims Butler's previously shared posts to this blog include these:

https://catsingardens.blogspot.com/2016/10/its-southern-thing.html

https://catsingardens.blogspot.com/2012/12/leaves-or-squirrels.html

https://catsingardens.blogspot.com/2014/06/you-understand-me.html