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Fall Is In The Air

September 24, 2018 at 10:19 am by Claudia

It was chilly this morning! Don and I both remarked on it. I ran upstairs to put on some socks, Don put on a sweatshirt. But we refuse to turn up the heat. Too early. Autumn is everywhere; in the changing leaves, the golden light, the gutters that need to be cleaned out today, leaves on the ground and leaves in my potted plants.

I can’t get over the fact that my heavenly blue morning glories have not produced a single flower. This has never happened before. I sowed the seeds at the same time I always do, they took off quickly and the vines are lush and filled with large, healthy leaves. But no flowers. The other morning glory that I planted – can’t remember the name – that flowers early did just beautifully. But not the heavenly blues, which are usually no-fail. Has anyone else ever had this happen?

The moonflowers usually flower well after the morning glories, so since they’re already flowering, I’m thinking nothing will happen with the MGs. Makes me sad. Ah, well.

We just booked our hotel in Edinburgh so we’re all set except for whatever train trips we take in England. Whoo hoo! There’s a lot to do before we leave, but we’ll get it done.

In the meantime, I have to go into the city tomorrow to work for a day on the Anastasia National Tour. It promises to be a LONG one, so I won’t be posting tomorrow. I’ll be back on Wednesday.

Happy Monday.

 

Filed Under: autumn, flowers, garden, our trip to Europe 28 Comments

Mini-ing

September 22, 2018 at 8:46 am by Claudia

My butterfly bush did come back this year, but it’s about a quarter of the height it was last year. I think the winter was very hard on it. I cut the old wood way back. It was also very slow growing. But it’s here and that’s the important thing. I hope the butterflies got a chance to enjoy it!

I’m heading to the miniature show today, though I was unsure about that when I got up. I didn’t sleep well last night. I could go tomorrow, but I think I should just toughen up and go today. So I’m writing this post rather quickly because I have to get ready. It’s a two hour drive, one I know like the back of my hand, but two hours nonetheless.

I’ll take what photos I can.

Miniatures can be very pricey, so I’ll have to see what I can buy on a budget.

Happy Saturday.

 

Filed Under: flower, garden, miniatures 11 Comments

Fog, Moonflowers & A Cutie Pie

September 17, 2018 at 10:17 am by Claudia

Another foggy morning.

I got up, did my usual opening of the blinds in the kitchen and what did I see?

The first moonflower had opened overnight! I made Don come outside to see it. It’s huge and beautiful and the scent is heavenly. I was completely surprised because I hadn’t seen a bud. Usually, the heavenly blue morning glories open up first. But this year, nothing as of today.

I have lush growth everywhere, big leaves, healthy vines, but…no flowers yet. If they don’t get a move on, I’ll be in Europe when they bloom. I’m always aware that an unexpected frost can come in October. It’s happened for the past two years. So, by the time we get home we could be looking at shriveled leaves and vines that are kaput for the season. So come on, morning glories!

Back to the moonflower. A little later, it had started to close up.

And then, a bit later:

Thank you, sweet moonflower.

The maple leaves continue to change color and fall.

Sigh. I guess summer is just about over. I refuse to fully acknowledge autumn until September 22nd. Then, I guess I’ll have to face reality.

I mowed a heck of a lot yesterday, spurred on by a forecast of rain which is now holding off until tomorrow when we’ll get a deluge. I’m sore today. Definitely taking a break, in fact, ordered to take a break by my housemate. That housemate spent all day yesterday sitting in the blazing sun, taking photo portraits of people at our local Farmer’s Market. He came home with a big old sunburn. He worked very hard.

Someone took this picture of him.

He is darn cute, that guy. So scrumptious!

Happy Monday.

 

Filed Under: Don, flowers, garden 38 Comments

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