I know - I know....the promised Linen post.....!
While working on it..."spinning and weaving"...looking through the windows...thinking what to write next...
and....couldn't hardly trust my eyes.....just over night....

...first blossoms on one of the Tree Peonies !!!
What a good 'girl', so brave....against wind and weather!
I'm really exited!

So, I couldn't resist to take some shots as soon as the rain had stopped for a few minutes,
the heavy cold wind calmed down a bit,
and a few rays of sun found their way through the gray sky and grim clouds.....
At the same time I made a quick inspection saying hello to "everyone"...
...talking to nature...to my shrubs and plants....
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Clematis Montana ....
....growing in its natural way into the hazelnut tree...
just so reliable....despite the worst case weather conditions.
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Lovely fresh green leafs of lavender and poppies,
an interesting contrast to a few tulips which are, depending on the light, almost black.
an interesting contrast to a few tulips which are, depending on the light, almost black.
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And... my "Chinese Beauty"...
...is simply waiting patiently for more sunshine!
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Short preview to Old Linen Part 2
which will be about pure antique Hemp, called in French Chanvre















