Just want to show you some blossom photos before we continue with more mushroom related history.
We had some rainy days and that is not best for Camellias, as they easily brown.
Here are four Pink Perfection beauties together inside a creamware cachepot on February 21.
On our kitchen bay window sill and as you can see, outside the grass is still brown!
An oval Wedgwood Cream Color on Cream Color bowl filled with White Camellias.
On a rainy day, February 19, I filled this silver plated vase with some fragrant Ehrlicheer Narcissus.
My hands reflect inside the glossy silver.
This vase is half a century old, a sweet gift from my sister Diny on my birthday!
Memories carried across the ocean...
Had to place this vase on the living room window sill for some light as it was a gloom day!
Longing for being able to use our balcony again but that takes some time.
This is our second Japanese Magnolia tree on Mom's 5th Birthday in heaven, February 12.
Closer view.
This is actually half of a tree as a big tree fell into it years ago and damaged half of it.
But it has grown back remarkably well over the years and we treasure its blossoms as they can be seen from the bay window in the kitchen and from the veranda.
Here are four Pink Perfection beauties together inside a creamware cachepot on February 21.
On our kitchen bay window sill and as you can see, outside the grass is still brown!
An oval Wedgwood Cream Color on Cream Color bowl filled with White Camellias.
On a rainy day, February 19, I filled this silver plated vase with some fragrant Ehrlicheer Narcissus.
My hands reflect inside the glossy silver.
This vase is half a century old, a sweet gift from my sister Diny on my birthday!
Memories carried across the ocean...
Had to place this vase on the living room window sill for some light as it was a gloom day!
Longing for being able to use our balcony again but that takes some time.
This is our second Japanese Magnolia tree on Mom's 5th Birthday in heaven, February 12.
Closer view.
This is actually half of a tree as a big tree fell into it years ago and damaged half of it.
But it has grown back remarkably well over the years and we treasure its blossoms as they can be seen from the bay window in the kitchen and from the veranda.
This is the other tree that is looking a lot fuller. On the opposite side it will become fuller now since last year we had a big limb from the neighboring oak tree sawn off so the light can now reach the Magnolia tree.
A heavenly view from the kitchen bay window.
Look at all the leaves on the roof near the gutter... from heavy rain and wind!
This is five days later, most of the petals are knocked down from heavy rain...
Here you see that the tree had been growing more to the left, towards the light and on the right sight it will gradually fill in and become more rounded. That usually takes five years, Mother Nature takes its time for healing.
Hope you also are slowly enjoying spring flowers and of course the southern hemisphere still enjoys end of summer blossoms.
Thanks for your visit and comments!
Hello Mariette,
ReplyDeletePretty silver vase of Camellias. One of these days maybe I will have luck growing them. Is there a secret to keeping them alive? I have lost several over the years.
I like the shot of the Magnolia with the archway. A pretty shot. Your home is a fine one.
Wishing you a good week ahead
Betsy
Dearest Betsy,
DeleteThank you and the silver vase is pretty and elegant. But in it ware Ehrlicheer Narcissus.
As for Camellias, they don't cause us any problems here. Only the rain affects the flowers as they easily get bruised and turn brown.
Yeah, the archway, our rose arbor is a nice addition to the garden.
Sadly, the two roses planted on either side are not happy so that dream will not get realized I'm afraid!
Hugs,
Mariette
The Japanese magnolia is looking gorgeous! I'm eagerly waiting for warm weather, so that I can start gardening.
ReplyDeleteDearest Krishna,
DeleteGuess all humans long for sunshine and warmth for being able to live outdoors more...
Now the Japanese magnolia starts showing its green leaves, most petals are down from the rain.
But this is refreshing to see nature becoming active again after three months of hibernation.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes dear, you are correct. Since yesterday it is windy and cloudy. :(
DeleteXOXO
☔
DeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteyour Magnolia Tree is wonderful!
Have a happy week,
Lots of Love, Claudia xo
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteIt sure was lovely during a couple of weeks and we enjoyed the view from the breakfast area.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteherzlichen Dank für deinen schönen Post und liebe Grüße
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke und hoffentlich blüht bei euch auch bald etwas schönes!
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Flores lindas e a Primavera este ano chega mais cedo, aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Caro Francisco Manuel,
DeleteFico feliz que você também está desfrutando de primavera em sua região. Desejando-lhe uma semana feliz e ensolarado.
Abraços
Mariette
An early spring :) Your flowers look amazing Mariette.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sami,
DeleteThis is the usual time but we sure enjoy seeing new blossoms!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, I too love to display the gifts I have got from others. Every day I see pictures and decorations that remind me of the friends who gave them. Even my granite dining room table was a gift from a friend who was moving back to America.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteGuess, those special gifts will forever remain the links to people that are dear to us!
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Prachtige bloemen Mariette.
ReplyDeleteGoed om er ook binnen van te genieten.
Lieve groet,
Beste Willy,
DeleteDank je, we genieten er intens van zolang ze bloeien en de geurende narcissen in een vaasje is heerlijk.
Liefs,
Mariette
Wow, how beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteIt is what we all are longing for after winter...!
Hugs,
Mariette
Your flowers are so beautiful, Mariette. I really love your oval bowl and the silver vase is quite eye-catching! What a sweet gift from your sister :-)
ReplyDeleteWe had so much rain last week but it’s nice and sunny today. We are enjoying sunshine before next rain arrives :-)
Have a wonderful week, Mariette!
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteYes, together with fresh flowers, a beautiful vase makes it complete.
The silver vase is a very fond memory!
Here it was sunny as well and we enjoyed biking together; perfect without any wind.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteIt will gradually fill in and become more window from heavy rain and wind! It will gradually fill in and become more rockded take five years Mother nature takes is time for healing beautiful!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko san,
ReplyDeleteYes, Mother Nature will no doubt heal those Japanese Magnolia trees, the one after a huge tree broke off half of it and the other where the big tree branch hung down. Now the sunlight can get to it.
Thanks for your visit and comment!
Hugs,
Mariette
What pretty flowers to show, Mariette. Spring is not hear yet. We are expecting some show tomorrow. Sometimes it doesn't arrive, which is what I hope, as I'm spending my last night in the hotel. So no snow boots if show comes. I return home tomorrow, but still have so much to do including finding those show boots when I unpack boxes and organize everything back into closets. Still no gas for cooking in our building -- that often takes months. Other buidlings have had to wait anywhere from 6 months to 18 months because the gas company needs to inspect each and every apartment and repair any leaks found. It is amazing how one person who sparked a fire can disrupt and upset an entire building of people.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie,
DeleteGlad that you finally can go back home, even if life is not yet complete as you cannot cook or do anything without gas. What a horror indeed and often the punishment towards any person causing this kind of disruption for many, is way too little...
Let's hope you find your snow boots and get prepared for any type of weather still coming your way.
But keep in mind, however grim life may look at times, spring will be coming your way!
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette cara, vivi in una casina che sembra uscita da una fiaba di Hans Christian Andersen. Bellissima e con tanto verde.
ReplyDeleteUn abbraccio, Lorena
Carissima Lorena,
DeleteGrazie, ma non è in alcun modo piccolo, c'è una casa sotto pure; molto da pulire! Ma noi due amiamolo.
Abbracci,
Mariette
I am over the moon in love with these stunning images! Spring cannot come soon enough to Central Oregon’s High Desert! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Helen
Dearest Helen,
DeleteThank you so much and glad that it did brighten just a little bit your wintery outlook!
Hugs,
Mariette
Thanks for sharing us many beautiful spring flowers. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteYou're quite welcome and it is a joy for sharing this with more than just us!
Hugs and happy weekend to you.
Mariette
Hello there, such beautiful roses in lovely vases,
ReplyDeleteAnd your magnolia trees...!!
I am longing for spring now,
Have a lovely day,
Greetings, Ida
Dearest Ida,
DeleteThank you and don't you think that these Camellias truly resemble roses?
The Japanese Magnolia tree is every year the first one here that gets new leaves.
We too are longing for spring, again rain and windy and frost tomorrow night and on Wednesday.
Hugs,
Mariette