Sunday, May 23, 2010

A Dark, Stormy, Rainy & Lazy Sunday Morning At Post Apocalyptic Bohemia





The little bits of "snow" are discarded petals from the Dogwood- Cornus Florida. One plant finishes blooming & then another will up the ante.

Is it a coincidence that I love to play with alliteration, & that I collect Heuchera , Hebes, & Hydrangea? None of these plant groups is in bloom, but the Clematis is showing off this week. I have had Clematis Montana in each of my gardens for the past 25 years. It seems indestructible. You can cut it nearly to the ground & it will grow 20’ in a season. Insects don’t bother it & seems impervious to any disease or problem. I never cut mine back & it has grown at least 30' into the closest trees, a large dogwood, & a white pine. In full bloom it looks like a low hanging billowing cloud. Clematis Etoile Violette came into bloom in the last few days, & unlike me, they seem to really have enjoyed the week of rain.



Even Larry & Junior are unmotivated.



I've got real balls!
I collect orbs. From marbles to bowling balls to globes, I am drawn to round objects.
This photo is a gathering of just a few out of more than 100.

5 comments:

  1. I swear, May has turned into "let's curl up and sleep and nap" month -- with the rain and all. I love the blooms......

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  2. I collect round objects, so you say. When are you coming to Hollywood? We need a blogger dinner and drinks. The clematis is fab, are you just trying to hurt me.

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  3. You had rain? We had snow in our mountains today. I mean chains required snow. The fireplace is blazing tonight.

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  4. those pics of your garden inspire me!

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  5. Dogs look so sweet when they're sleeping. Beautiful pics!

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