Wednesday, May 10, 2017 by lifeonthecutoff
First, the woody stems swell,
then a tight bud pushes forth and changes,
a petal at a time,
from winter wear into a silken skirt. Stylish Springtime flair..
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Thank you. I love the spring blossoms.
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Absolutely gorgeous, Penny! Thank you so much for letting us watch your tree peonies blossom. I am completely smitten with these beauties now! 🙂 I just love the words of wisdom in your header. Hope we can both spend many happy hours in our gardens today! ♡
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Thanks, Dawn. They are spectacular this year, and are just starting their bloom (though this rain may weigh them down).
I love Rachel Carson’s quote. This was a bench in the Rotary Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin.
I hope you enjoy your garden today. I was out and about, checking gardens that are on the upcoming garden walk, so, did not have much time here. Sigh.I think it is going to be one of those years of always trying to catch up. Still this morning was glorious.
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Oh peonies! I do remember peonies. They are beautiful; I loved watching them bloom here.
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They are one of my favorites, Sallie, and just getting started. 🙂
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Peonies are my favorite flowers. I am trying to grow some in my garden.
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Mine as well, Gerlinde. Good wishes in growing them and let us know how they do. I love such an adventure in planting! 🙂
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A living poem to make us remember to celebrate these gifts of nature.
Happy Mother’s Day to you!
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How nice a comment, Marilyn. Thank you.
We finally have some warm and sunny days! 🙂
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Oh how lovely, Penny. I agree that peonies are dressed so appropriately for high tea.
I also hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day.
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Thank you, L. Marie. I wish you could see these peonies. The second bush has opened and the the common peonies are starting to bud. 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Janet.
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Oh, your peonies! I do enjoy seeing them again Penny. They are so sumptuous.
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Sumptuous! Yes, the are. I wish I had used that word! It is perfect. Thank you.
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