A vase of Peonies and one Iris I picked from the yard. I put a little hydrogen peroxide in the water This vase is four days old and I just took out the iris this morning. The Peonies look fresh still.
Red one by the driveway
Got to get down that Weeping Willow that came out a little and then just died. Don't know why.
When I visited my Sister this past September in Maine. I picked a few Hydrangea and placed them in this wreath. I sprayed with clear spray to help keep them from being so brittle.
In my downstairs bath, I placed this one huge white Peony in a vase.
The round box beside the flower is one I made from a purchased gift box and then covered in wallpaper I had and put a knob on top. I used the screw to secure the knob to the top. It holds an extra toilet paper roll
While taking care of things here at home. Genevieve made me a cross with popsicle sticks and some pipe cleaners.
Mock Orange at it's height of bloom
Drying here are Peonies and some Chive Blossoms I picked. I like the chives in cream cheese and dips. Nice mild onion flavor and look pretty too.
Well off to the outdoors to do some rock and plein air painting.
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Beautiful photos. WE just cut down the mock orange shrubs because I am allergic to them. It's such a shame - they are so pretty when they bloom. We have still have some in other parts of our yard - they will probably get replaced one day.
ReplyDeleteSpring looks beautiful in your area. Happy painting!
ReplyDeletePeonies ore beautiful, aren't they? Yours surely are. I have only one peony bloom this year?? Your yard is pretty and I love the mock orange!
ReplyDeleteDearest Betsy,
ReplyDeleteHow sad in fact for having to have Zoom meetings for the elderly in the nursing homes... no human contact what they no doubt crave so for! May the world soon become normal again.
Your granddaughters are entering another spring that is full of learning and what a precious Peonies you grow!
Love those photos with them... also your toilet roll box.
Enjoy your time and here I notice that for you there is no boredom.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette,
DeleteMy sister was just saying the same thing about being able to visit mom. She thinks we should be at least see her a few minutes in the sunshine and keep distance. I am feeling the same way.
So far everything there is good and she looks good. We know a person who works at the home that says he checks on her for the family and sits with her when he is on duty in the day room when she can go. We are thankful for that.
We aren't bored for sure. Watching the girls everyday keeps us moving. Things should be returning to normal hopefully soon. People who want or need to stay in should and ones that go out and take precautions should be able too. We took them to the park to play and run and to ride their bikes with out having to worry about traffic. Felt good.
Best Wishes to you, Betsy
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DeleteBetsy, your peonies are beautiful! Mine are not quite there yet. That is so neat that the girls want to paint Plein Air. You do so many great things with them. I really miss our two youngest grands. We have not seen them since January.
ReplyDeleteWe have a freeze warning this evening. I can't possibly cover everything and am quite anxious what I'll find in the morning.
Glad your mother is doing okay. I know it must worry you. Happy Mother's Day!
Your flowers are so pretty. Our hydrangeas aren’t blooming quite yet but I love three wreath you made and I’m going to try to make one this fall. I can just about smell those peonies — my favorite flower scent in the whole world.
ReplyDeleteI think it's my favorite scent to Cynthia.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for zoom, skype and messenger. It could be worse. Your granddaughters are blessed to have you around and vice-versa. Wish my granddaughter lived closer, with them in another country I rely in messenger a lot. Your idea for the toilet paper box is very clever. I like it!! Have a safe week!
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard when family lives so far away.
ReplyDeleteMy grandson didn't get to see us much as he lived in different states and in Germany for 4 years. It is hard. Zoom makes it easier.
Betsy,
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty blooms and flowers.... Sweet cross that your grand daughter made.. I made the stupid mistake of planting peonies from my parent's yard on the outside of our fence....Then we put the privacy lattice up years later...I would dig them out but they are bugger's to try to transplant...
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs,
Debbie