...after weeks and weeks of rain,
...grayness, cold...
...and darkness,
and then...
and then - it went warmer each day,
now the sun is here!
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Oh Happy Day!
While these tulips are saying 'goodbye'....
....there are suddenly allover new buds,
...blossoms...
my German peony "Bauernrose" (farmers rose)
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It's flowering nearly on every corner...
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the air is filled with ...oh...mmmhm.....a jasmine-like scent...
...of the Mock orange "Syringa" - Philadelphus
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And the tree peony...!
now ready for her last 'performance'...
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in full Beauty!
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blossoms are reaching the size of 8,5" diameter....
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what an interesting inner life 'she' has...
That was the Tree Peony Parade for 2012!
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I'm always fascinated by observing the development of buds...
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three days of sun....
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with all the rain....the lavender is doing fine and was never as green like this year!
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Oh Happy Days!
working in the garden, weeding, tiding up, planting, more pruning.....
working with my Old Linen, preparing next Linen post,
deciding what will be for sale...
...like this French linen Drap with a very charming monogram,
a lovely embroidery of lilies of the valley, just right for the month of May.
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A lot to do, but I must say
I love all the work!!!
and let it "rock".....
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working with my Old Linen, preparing next Linen post,
deciding what will be for sale...
...like this French linen Drap with a very charming monogram,
a lovely embroidery of lilies of the valley, just right for the month of May.
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A lot to do, but I must say
I love all the work!!!
and let it "rock".....
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Wish you all many Happy Days!
xxxk
I love the month of May!
ReplyDeleteSo green - so many shades of green - so full with positive energy!
Have a wonderful weekend!
♥ Franka
The inner life of the peony plus bob marley has made me very very happy, after a trying (and still extremely wet here in London) day! Many many thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joyful and beautiful post! The month of May has brought a magnificent rebirth to your garden. I always love visiting your blog for wonderful inspiration and exquisite photos. Thank you, Karin! Have a glorious weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent piece of property you have, Karin. I know how beautiful it really is. And, your photos truly amaze me. Just beautiful, all of them. Sending love, my darling friend.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference the sun makes! Such lovely photos. x
ReplyDeleteYeah! Yahoo! Cheers for you!!
ReplyDeleteYour (not so) little corner is heaven on earth...
Hello Karin
ReplyDeleteYour garden and the warm glow from the stone of your house is so inviting. All your flowers look like they cannot contain their happiness. The linen is just stunning and I shall look forward to your post
Helen xx
beautiful pictures as always. i love the peonys i bought some for the shop, yesterday. we would be verry happy if you visit our shop at the end of may. have a nice sunny day.
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Karin the garden is looking beautiful and the Rhododendrons are flowering wonderfully. Two of my 'Rhodies' are refusing to flower for the second year running!
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Dear Karin, after a few misadventures, I seem to have acquired the knack for this blogging business! I am now following your blog, and what a treat it is going to be! There is a poignancy in viewing the spring blooming flowers, especially the Iris and Peonies. I also must comment on the chickadees exploring their world of wings and, whoops, over they go. Cute as can be!
ReplyDeleteSo happy the sun chose to give you his blessings. He can be pretty fickle!
I sit on, and look at, my lovely linen fabric. I try to imagine a woman embroidering the monograms, washing and folding the material...it's a real piece of history I now have in my home. I can understand how collecting can become addicting!
I'll be ordering my second piece in a few weeks, and keeping an eye open for new pieces on your blog.
...so delighted to have 'found' you!
xxxsk
Dear Karin, thank you for this happy, shining post today.....everything looks so colorful and healthy and your garden as lovely as ever! The tree peony is stunning and the mock orange one of my favorite scented shrubs. We have all been busy getting this best of seasons underway....so much to do, but so rewarding! I wish you a wonderful weekend, and nourishing garden time! N.xo
ReplyDeleteyour garden is breathtaking. thank you for sharing!
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