Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cloudy with a Chance of Flowers

An overcast day today ... yesterday we had some rain, so the ground is now too wet and heavy for gardening  :( 
 
Some of my flowers are coming into their prime however ... 
 
... gorgeous iris in the softest shade of purple ...
 
 
 
... bleeding hearts  in pink ...



... and white ...
 


... dwarf columbine ...
 
 
... this one was a surprise in its muted pink ...


... and of course the lovely scented lilac ...


... still heavy with  yesterday's rain ...
 
 
I've been negligent with the knitting, and plugging away slowly on my book (lack of interest there too), so haven't joined in with the Yarn Along this week (again).  But there's no pressure for that is there?
 
I felt like blogging today, but nothing much happening here to share.  Happy Wednesday everyone.
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 
Wendy
 
 
Linking up with Fishtail Cottage's Garden Party
 

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  1. Acorn to Oak22 May 2013 at 12:48

    So pretty! But...oh my...those bleeding hearts and pink lilacs just make my heart do a little dance when I see them. Gorgeous!

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    1. September Violets22 May 2013 at 19:30

      I'm glad they inspired your heart to dance!! They certainly make me smile :D

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  2. Stacy22 May 2013 at 13:00

    Your lilacs are amazing! What a dream. Are the irises your mom's? The soft purple is so pretty. I guess I kind of felt like blogging today too but I almost ended up on the couch watching TV instead. Have a good day!

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    1. September Violets22 May 2013 at 19:33

      Thanks for visiting Stacy :) Yes, all the iris I have are from my mom, and this is the first year they're actually blooming! I'm looking forward to seeing which colours I took from Mom's gardens (hoping for a certain old-fashioned one from HER mother). Today I was so lazy with the clouds scudding by and the threat of a storm, which only turned out to be a bit of thunder ... ho hum.

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    2. Stacy22 May 2013 at 21:29

      Wendy, I wish I could reply to you via email!! I added a hemlock bark dust to my new garden. It is sliver free so I guess you could walk out there barefoot ~ I know my kids do and so far so good! I sure hope you get the iris you are hoping for ~ that will be such a treasure. We had quite a bit of rain today. I appreciate the free water :) Have a good evening!

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  3. Mitzi22 May 2013 at 14:27

    Wow, what beautiful flowers you have! The lilacs in Michigan have been extra lush this spring thanks to all the rain.

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    1. September Violets22 May 2013 at 19:34

      Hi Mitzi, and thank you :) Our lilacs are blooming like crazy right now ... the entire house smells of lilacs today!

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  4. Anonymous22 May 2013 at 14:39

    Such beautiful flowers in your garden, you have caught them so well
    Happy Gardening
    Thea x

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    1. September Violets22 May 2013 at 19:35

      Thank you Thea :) I enjoy photographing them (although the columbine hang upside down, so I was a bit dizzy after taking them!

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  5. Hilde22 May 2013 at 16:05

    So pretty! It's always nice to see beautiful flowers :)
    I love the bleeding hearts, they have just started to bloom in my garden too. Your photos are gorgeous, Wendy.

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    1. September Violets22 May 2013 at 19:37

      I have a great spring garden, and then things start to die off. Aren't bleeding hearts such perfect little things? Luv 'em :)

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  6. W-S Wanderings22 May 2013 at 18:23

    First, what a great title! Second, what INCREDIBLE flowers! Our lilacs are on the verge of blooming. I can't wait to breath in that delicious scent. My irises are just green stems at this point. I find myself envying the blossoms you are already able to revel in!

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    1. September Violets22 May 2013 at 19:39

      The lilacs only came out this weekend, and that iris is the only one blooming ... but the rest have buds! I felt the same way with seeing people just south of us (and I think on the west coast) enjoying earlier blooms. I'm glad you stopped by Wabi Sabi ;)

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  7. My Garden Diaries22 May 2013 at 23:16

    Wendy your blooms are just fantastic! I am so in love with that Columbine! Just so stunning! It is wet here too! Happy gardening lady!

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    1. September Violets23 May 2013 at 07:03

      Thanks Nicole! I love columbine too, but the larger variety is my favourite (of which I have none). These dwarf flowers are popping up everywhere and I'm forced to pull them out like weeds (same as the bleeding heart).

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  8. Vintage Sheet Addict23 May 2013 at 05:38

    My lilacs are a little late this year but are now in flower, two white and two purple. They smell divine! Your garden is blooming marvellous! :) x

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    1. September Violets23 May 2013 at 07:05

      I've always loved the lilacs for many reasons. I have two smaller bushes from Mom's garden which are doing great too.

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  9. JoKnows23 May 2013 at 11:56

    I am impressed with all your blooms. We don't have much coming up yet! :)

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  10. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas23 May 2013 at 13:47

    Wendy,
    Thanks so much for stopping by!! I had to chuckle when you wrote 70 photos!! I had no idea that was how many there were in that post!! I am a picture girl myself and your photos are stunning!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. September Violets23 May 2013 at 14:46

      Hi Deb, I'm usually quite photo heavy in my posts too ;) Thanks for stopping in, and I'm glad you enjoyed my photos.

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  11. Botanic Bleu23 May 2013 at 14:43

    Your photographs are just beautiful. What a wonderful job. I am envious of all your beautiful plants, too. Here in north Texas, our lush greens are about to fade away with the onset of summer's blistering heat. So, for the rest of the summer, I will be enjoying lush plants from photos of gardens like yours.

    Thanks for stopping in from Fishtail's Garden Party.

    I am following and invite you to revisit my blog anytime.

    Judith

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    1. September Violets23 May 2013 at 14:50

      Thanks so much Judith! It'll be interesting to see how your garden changes through the heat of summer. Thanks for following, and I'll definitely be back at Botanic Bleu!

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  12. Stan and Jody Gabara23 May 2013 at 23:42

    So pretty! Love all your photos. Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays. New Follower.

    Jody

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  13. Larry23 May 2013 at 23:57

    Wonderful captures of some truly beautiful blooms... the lilac is outstanding! Larry

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    1. September Violets24 May 2013 at 08:42

      Thank you, I had a wander through your post and was amazed at your beautiful gardens!

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  14. webofbutterflies24 May 2013 at 03:23

    cute pics.i wish i had them growing in my garden too.........

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  15. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic24 May 2013 at 09:10

    Your flowers are gorgeous!

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment.

    ~Shanon

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  16. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)24 May 2013 at 14:42

    I love your title - wish I'd thought of it. Gorgeous flowers!!!!

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    1. September Violets24 May 2013 at 17:16

      Ha ha, it just sort of came to me as I was writing 'cloudy' :)

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  17. Ali25 May 2013 at 09:05

    Beautiful blooms Wendy - I can almost smell them from here!!
    Ali x

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