I am away this week, taking a wonderful class in San Antonio, and while I'm learning a tremendous amount, having a great time, and eating my weight in the wonderful local cuisine, I'm missing some grand openings in my garden. Before I left, I snapped the above pic of one clump of my peonies, all set to open.
My white rose campion (lychnis coronaria alba), a gift from my friend Caroline, is also sending up big fat buds.
When I was growing up, my Mom's flower beds were full of Rose Campion, and I had not seen the alba variety until I moved here. I like them both, but only have the alba now.
One of my many rose buds, all set to bust out of its reddish-green jacket
the banana/coffee ground tea that I have been feeding these guys has really made a difference!
the first of my white irises is also ready to unfirl its flag
and my baptisia is going nuts!
last year, I cut them all back and dead headed them after they bloomed, as I decided I was no longer fond of their unusual seed pod. I have noticed that they seem to have spread all over the garden this year. I may have to take drastic action and reign them in!
and last but by all means not least, my foxgloves:
I must say that they are one of my favorites, and when I travel to areas where they grow wild along the roadside, as in Oregon, I am green with envy!
I hope that some of these grand openings will wait for my return, but if not, there's always next year!
PEACE
6 comments:
Waaaaa!Are you with Jane? Wish I could be there. Learn a lot for me
I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering if the weather hampered your travels. As Gerrie said, learn a lot. Yep, living vicariously through you! LOL!Your garden looks so beautiful and healthy. Have fun!!!
I am so very excioted for you to be with the fabulous ajne Dunnewold and to be soaking in the art and space and food of San Antonio!! Take lots of pics and I am sure that some of your flowers will be waiting for your return home. Despite all of my rose advice to you, I seem to ahve lost my New Dawn and I ahve no idea why?? I am so sad- it ahs gotten huge but I see not a single sign of budding life on her- Perhaps it was the unusual snow storm that got her!! BOO HOOO! I will send you some Red Rose Campion seeds if you wnat some. I finally will have a good crop of blooms this year!! Have a blast!!
ooh, love the peonies! we don't have them in Calif..take pics, okay when they open.
I bet they will wait for your return! Someday come and enjoy the foxglove here on the Southern Oregon Coast then you could teach me to dye fabric... :-) Hope you are having a great time in San Antonio. I love it there too.
Where are you staying in San Antonio? J III and family are driving through--or maybe past :-(--S.A. on their way to Austin. I know they'd love to see you if both you and they can manage to get together.
xxoo Carol
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