Friday!
And Friday is Flower Day! I have three small hydrangea plants out front. There was a total of one flower from all three last year, but all are producing this year. Every once in a while, when I think of it, I dump the coffee grounds 'round the base of the plants.
Yes, I was flat out on the lawn -- on the side of the house that has neighbors, no less -- to take the lily of the valley going-to-seed photo. The neighboring house is for sale, but I don't think it's because of the lunatic knitter/photographer next door -- although it could definitely be because of the neighbors on the other side. No love lost there; in fact, the police have been called and a summons has been served, but I just listen when I have to and nod/shake my head a lot and really try to stay out of it, thankyouverymuch.
My favorite wild bellflower -- I'll have to look that one up again. Most people would consider it a weed, but it's definitely a wildflower to me and I look forward to seeing it every single year. ; ) Heh, my espalier crabapple will definitely be getting a haircut this weekend!
I was dog tired last night and went to bed early. I didn't knit a single stitch, but would have if I'd have been able to locate my knitting! Y'all are right about summertime and knitting socks, and I just happen to have at least two pair underway -- but I couldn't find them! That's the problem with "organizing" the stash and WIPs. I spent whatever energy I could muster on searching, and I kept opening the same drawers, disbelieving that my sock bag wasn't there... It's GOT to be here! I just SAW it here! Finally, I opened the lid of a sewing stand that's never held anything but knitting (usually, all my Lamb's Pride, but it's recently outgrown the space) and there it was. I think I'll work at finishing the second Celtic Braid, but Bayerische is riding shotgun and may get a turn, too.
Happy Weekend!
Your yard looks so beautiful and full of flowers. I'd love to have a crazy/knitter/neighbor like you;-)
Posted by: margene | 29 June 2007 at 09:22 AM
What lovely flowers! Organizing the stash can be dangerous. LOL Glad you found everything okay. :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | 29 June 2007 at 09:43 AM
Your flowers are so lovely, Vicki! I hope you have a glorious, inspiring weekend.
Posted by: Sue | 29 June 2007 at 10:09 AM
Your hydrangea is so pretty! I love drying hydrangea's for wreaths :-).
Your sock story made me laugh......that is SO me...hahahaha!!
Posted by: Kim | 29 June 2007 at 10:36 AM
Did you ever stop to think that if you DON'T have a crazy/knitter/photographer lady that perhaps you ARE the crazy/knitter/photographer lady. That's the situation I find myself in!!
Posted by: Deb | 29 June 2007 at 10:51 AM
What do coffee grounds do?
I got a hydrangea last year, which doesn't look like it's going to flower this year. Boo.
Posted by: Lori | 29 June 2007 at 11:10 AM
The lily of the valley looks so sweet - like a bunch of green peas wearing night caps! ;D
Posted by: jeanne | 29 June 2007 at 12:26 PM
Have an awesome weekend, Vicki!
Posted by: Carole | 29 June 2007 at 01:34 PM
Vicki, your flower photos are spectacular!! Thanks for your comment on my blog, guessing why we have an upside down laundry basket in our yard, with a long cord attached. The answer is in the current post.
Posted by: gail | 29 June 2007 at 03:27 PM
hee hee My neighbors are beginning I may b alittle strange too. Running through the yard with the camera trying to get a shot of the ice cream truck rolling by. The Lily of the Valley looks like little peas with hats on! So cute! Hope you get nice neighbors next time around :)
Posted by: Carol | 29 June 2007 at 09:44 PM
Summer is so GREEN where you live! I love the flower photos. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Birdsong | 30 June 2007 at 11:33 PM
all this time and you've never once mentioned an espalier! that's quite the gardening trick!
ps. did you ever watch the Free to Be?
Posted by: ann | 01 July 2007 at 07:01 PM
Anytime you want to show off your flowers in real life, give me a shout. I really miss my perennials in Waupaca....renting is the pits...sigh.
Beautiful pictures, btw.
Posted by: Debbie | 02 July 2007 at 10:07 AM
Oh, Vicki, you have espelier! You are now on my list of gardeners who most impress me. That is so cool.
Posted by: Lynne | 02 July 2007 at 11:52 AM
You must have a pretty yard! That lily of the valley photo really caught my eye.
Posted by: rachel | 05 July 2007 at 09:09 PM