I must admit that these flowers didn't "wow" me like they did last year,
But their seed heads are amazing this year...
So a trade-off?
The curls and the wavy seed head coats...
I know there is a horticultural term for them,
But I'm drawing a pregnancy brain blank at the moment...
To me, they seem like a second blooming of the flower heads...
To show us what delicate treasures they hold inside...
And these treasures, I'm collecting...
Hoping to get some plants next year to give to friends for their garden...
So they can enjoy this in person too...
And I leave you with a picture of my garden steps...
They have been here for about 3 years now and need a little help to make them a bit more secure now that Chloe likes to climb them while we are out in the garden...
About 30 of them going up-hill that need extra support...
A project for me for the spring season when I am no longer carrying Riley inside my belly and can once again bend over and breathe...
Ahhh... can't wait!!!
If you are a local friend and want to help out, shoot me an email and I'd be more than happy to "pay" you for your help with plants - come spring...
And of course, for free:
lots of laughter and really bad jokes and stories...
Beautiful photos and I love anything stone! So sweet that you are pregnant. Wishing you the best and enjoyed reading your pretty blog. Journal something you say to your baby every day so you can read it back to them when they are able to understand. Like--today I thought about fixing the stepping stones but couldn't bend over cause of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea!!! Something so simple and yet so true and funny (and quite uplifting). I think it will be the thing to do right before going to sleep after taking my pre-natal vitamins... Perfect timing for reflection.
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Congratulations! I see that you are expecting now. Here's wishing you a smooth and easy pregnancy. Do be careful of those steps though. From the picture, they look quite inconspicious. The seeds in this post look like berries to me and I just love your blog header.
ReplyDeleteFound your blog through Blotanical - I love the photos of the seed heads.
ReplyDeleteThanks! The blog header is actually a picture from my garden in 2008 of the same plants that are now just seed heads. It's amazing to see how they differ as the plants age and how the weather and amounts of rain effect them.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Marsha. It is fun visiting your blog. keep posting.
ReplyDeleteGreat images Marsha and welcome to Blotanical. Had a great time looking around your blog, I'll be back.
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Wow! What interesting seed heads. Thank you so much for sharing. Welcome to Blotanical!
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