I caved.....
I came home with a big handful of seed packets
I needed it
dreams of summer blooms drifting through my mind
and I always wait too long
and the morning glory heavenly blues are always the first to go
BUT HA!
this year
I got them!
4 packets
that's a lot of heavenly blue
I also got four o'clocks
My dad used to grow those in the backyard
one of the few good memories of his childhood
on the westside of Chicago-Taylor street
I have never had any luck growing them
...last year...out of all those seeds..only 4 sprouted
and guess what....the landscaper who helps me weed the front of the house
thought she was doing me a favor by going around the side of the house
and PULLED THEM OUT
..oh the tears a gardener sheds
But today..with my trusty teacup and a few garden books
and a notepad...I'm dreaming
blue
Oh yes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
Off I go to pick up my seeds and my seed-starter soil.
When you told me about your landscaper pulling out your four-o'clocks, I really felt for you. I wish you a happy season of planting and growing this year. Your blue morning glory is a delight to see.
ReplyDeleteDenise, it was a shocker...after nicking and soaking those seeds and waiting and watching for them to grow...then to find them gone!
DeleteNo helpers this years
Rosaria, you better get going....we gardeners are all feeling it
ReplyDeleteSuz---I took my granddaughter, Natalie, outside yesterday and we planted two packets of sweet peas. I hope it is not too late (or too early!) and that the gophers leave the sprouts alone. I, too, went and purchased many packets of seeds about 2 weeks ago. Cosmos, morning glories, black-eyed Susan's, and the sweet peas. I just cannot wait! And I hoping that "the blues" will go away soon...(not the flowers but my sadness). Life sure has it's twists and turns!!
ReplyDeleteMorning glories are my favourite! Sadly the seed pods are poisonous to dogs, and my little guy eats everything in the yard. I will looking forward to seeing photos of yours.
ReplyDeleteThey are? oh my...I'll have to watch for visiting neighbor dog...Pooka....that he doesn't show an interest in them...What about other animals..
DeleteBlue Morning Glories~~~one of my favorites ~~~Mom still grows them on the side of her chicken coop and I grow them up the flagpole. You were so fortunate to snag a few packets. They go so fast, don't they? Do you save seeds?
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and lifting me off the floor...it's been such a difficult winter. I relish every ray of sunshine.
BlessYourHeart
nice...they are beautiful...i would not have been able to reist the seed as well...we had some similar where i used to catch the bus as a kid actually...
ReplyDeleteLet's toss seeds everywhere we walk...a secret...then watch to see what grows...??huh????
DeleteThat was beautiful! We are thinking on what two have on our little balcony. I want something that would remind me of the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteJJRod'z
I would pot up some ornamental grasses...they are gorgeous in pots on the balconey...and give some privacy too
Deleteand of course...some morning glories
take pictures when it all comes together this summer
What a wonderful blue! I need to get some to mingle in with all the purple I already have.
ReplyDeleteI'm certain, you , Vicki, can just toss and they will bloom
DeleteI love the idea of tossing seed on my walks and seeing what comes up.
ReplyDeleteYou have reminded me to plant morning glories early. I always forget... and sweet peas too... before the heat of summer.
Thanks for thinking BLUE.
Oh yes...sweet peas too
Deletebut go and get those seeds now
Swooning over that glorious blossom
ReplyDeleteand dreaming with you
the rich smell of soil
and warm air:)
-Jennifer
Jennifer, I can't imagine having your job...
Deletewow....
Beautiful blossom Suz, your wods and the photograph.
ReplyDeleteHope springs eternal :)
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