The azaleas and hydrangeas were nipped in the bud the other night. I am sure they will not be as pretty this year as last year.
Got down below freezing and nipped in the bud is what it did.
Was so anxious to seeing some flowers on this one, been a chore trying to keep it alive for 7 years, moving and replanting etc.
Darn and these bloomed close to a red color
This is a large pink azalea that seems to be o.k. so far
peonies next to garage seem o.k.
ajuga bugle is not one of my favorites by a long shot. Too snakey for me.
an arrangement of a few from yard and white lilac
I showed a picture of this birds nest a week or so ago and now there are little birds.
till next time
"There is peace even in the storm."
- Vincent Van Gogh -
Monday, April 11, 2016
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Sunday Floral
Chilly today after a night of high winds at times, with gusts I read at 40 m.p.h. I did have my window ever so slightly cracked to hear more of the wind and it gave a little bit of fresh air to the room. With the blinds and curtains closed - it was just enough.
Today walking around getting a look at the Lilac bush I have had for about 10 years. It was mightly slow growing at first because of it being disturbed from my last house in 2007. I kicked it and knicked the large branches a little and then it took off growing. I read to abuse them a little this way and they will start growing. I believe it. I wonder if it's because it has to heal the bruised areas? Who knows, it worked for me. Smells so sweet. It came from a piece dug from my moms large bush in 2007, so it's sentimental to me to have.
I wished I had planted it further in the yard instead of right at the fence . I have to move it and that will probably shock it into not blooming next year. I really want to plant a fruit tree next to the fence and espelier it ( guess that is what it's called ) like the ones in Williamsburg.
a couple of snips in basement window
Today walking around getting a look at the Lilac bush I have had for about 10 years. It was mightly slow growing at first because of it being disturbed from my last house in 2007. I kicked it and knicked the large branches a little and then it took off growing. I read to abuse them a little this way and they will start growing. I believe it. I wonder if it's because it has to heal the bruised areas? Who knows, it worked for me. Smells so sweet. It came from a piece dug from my moms large bush in 2007, so it's sentimental to me to have.
I wished I had planted it further in the yard instead of right at the fence . I have to move it and that will probably shock it into not blooming next year. I really want to plant a fruit tree next to the fence and espelier it ( guess that is what it's called ) like the ones in Williamsburg.
a couple of snips in basement window
I put these few sprigs of forsythia in this pot two seasons ago and they bloomed of course, but will need to get them out to the wood line for some color. Can't kill these plants.
The tea rose always looks and blooms well this time of year along with the beginning of fall, not so pretty in summer.
pink and white dogwoods
not quite bloomed out yet
a piece of hydrangea I put in this pot meaning to plant for two springs, will probably do it now.
I thought it was dead as I didn't keep it watered last year .
This one is red and I do need to feed it I think.
Surprise! a few plants the moles and voles missed. I am sure they will be back for these.
On a wall in sunroom
azaleas started to bloom
my favorite color
this lavender must be out growing the cylinder pot its in.
Happy Sunday
Saturday, April 2, 2016
little color
Few images of spring -
Now to keep the dogs in neighborhood from using boxwoods as a urinal and cats to stop using fresh dirt in flower beds as a toilet, ugh - irritating.
The dogwoods are not as pretty as they were years passed. They need some serious trimming or just take down and replant with something else. A few trees in the yard need to come down, it's an old neighborhood and these trees would not be planted in newer ones as the roots just run for miles it seems and blocks out much needed sun.
Now to keep the dogs in neighborhood from using boxwoods as a urinal and cats to stop using fresh dirt in flower beds as a toilet, ugh - irritating.
The dogwoods are not as pretty as they were years passed. They need some serious trimming or just take down and replant with something else. A few trees in the yard need to come down, it's an old neighborhood and these trees would not be planted in newer ones as the roots just run for miles it seems and blocks out much needed sun.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Some Easter images
Rainy day off and on but children had fun and so did we.
I made these hot cross buns from King Arthur site and the recipe is the best I have ever tried.
I made sure as it said to have eggs at room temp. along with my other ingredients and use instant yeast.
also good with a ham slice
boots are needed for the wet ground today
Miranda was up early. She also had carrot slices with honey and ginger, dressing , and spiced corn.
Soooo good!
she also made these cookies. A great job she did on these.
dad taking photos of the easter egg hunt
great grandma helping genevieve
sweet baby alison
I had to use my cell phone as I have misplaced my camera again. I guess I will have to chain it around my neck to keep up with it. Frustrating, but happy that the cell phone takes pictures.
I made these hot cross buns from King Arthur site and the recipe is the best I have ever tried.
I made sure as it said to have eggs at room temp. along with my other ingredients and use instant yeast.
also good with a ham slice
boots are needed for the wet ground today
Miranda was up early. She also had carrot slices with honey and ginger, dressing , and spiced corn.
Soooo good!
she also made these cookies. A great job she did on these.
dad taking photos of the easter egg hunt
great grandma helping genevieve
sweet baby alison
I had to use my cell phone as I have misplaced my camera again. I guess I will have to chain it around my neck to keep up with it. Frustrating, but happy that the cell phone takes pictures.
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