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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Thursday, July 28, 2022

The BIG Reveal and Moonflower—Ipomoea alba

 So FINALLY I will show you the BIG Reveal of Pieter's Completed Wood Trail Mega Task!
Just walk with me as I show you in this 1:30 minute video and I do talk English!
Video taken on July 7.
 Don't forget to click on 'CC' for seeing English caption...
The first part shows the HUGE laurel oak tree Quercus hemisphaerica.
Pieter took these images last night after heavy thunder and thus dark weather.
That 'tricked' our Moonflower — Ipomoea alba, into opening up instead of waiting till dark!
Some insect seems to be snacking on its heart–shaped leaves...
They are gorgeous

Related links:
Pieter's Outfit from Khazana at Taj Palace New Delhi Hotel | previous post where Pieter also shows this Moonflower—Ipomoea alba

31 comments:

  1. Love the creeper with the white flower. Good contrast against the wall.

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    1. Dearest Haddock,
      Thank you and it sure is a good and happy contrast.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Was für ein unglaublicher Weg... wunderschön durch den Wald bis zu dem kleinem See und dem Gewächshaus... verspielt und schön - himmlisches Vergnügen :-)))
    Ja, eine riesengroße Aufgabe. Ich gratuliere. Super gemacht.
    Viele liebe Grüße zu Euch.

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    1. Liebe Viola,
      Ja, Pieter hat die riesengroße Aufgabe sehr gut zum Ende gebracht!
      Wir hoffen es bleibt so für vielen Jahren, ohne Holzrott.
      Liebe Grüße und vielen Dank!
      Pieter und Mariette

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  3. The boardwalk is AMAZING, Mariette! Congrats to Pieter for this, I hope he's really pleased with all his efforts. It looks fabulous! Your moonflower is stunning, such a gorgeous flower.

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    1. Dearest Kim,
      Yes, it was almost too much to start on but Pieter used the days that I was stuck in The Netherlands to the optimum. It is DONE and we both are very pleased with it.
      That moonflower indeed is a jewel and so rewarding, IF it gets plenty to 'drink'...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Dearest Ilona,
    Oh, when you wake up like that it is impossible to go back to sleep...
    Thanks for visiting and seeing Pieter's accomplished mega task.
    Those moonflowers are incredible but they don't bloom during the day!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      Yes, they are and it is Pieter's favorite!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. Congratulations to Pieter for this beautiful, sturdy walking board!!! Waouh!! How long is it?!!!
    And your white Ipomea is so lovely!!!
    I wish you both a nice weekend, dearest Mariette!

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    1. Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thank you and we both hope it stays sturdy and up for years to come!
      Don't know the exact length but it sure is LONG...
      The white Ipomoea is always so rewarding; provided it gets lots of water.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. I am delighted with the white climber. It is lovely.
    Have a nice, relaxing weekend:)

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    1. Dearest Lucja-Maria,
      Thank you and it sure is a summer's delight.
      Hugs and wishing you also a nice weekend,
      Mariette

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  8. I am so impressed by Pieter's wood trail, Mariette. That's quite the feat! And the moonflower is gorgeous.
    Blessings!

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    1. Dearest Martha Jane,
      Thank you and yes, it is done very thoroughly and hoping it will last our life–time!
      Moonflowers are oh so rewarding!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Wow, congratulations to Pieter. That's a wonderful wood walkway, and a very long one. So much work and effort must have gone into making it. The end result is truly impressive!

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    1. Dearest Peter,
      Thank you and yes, Pieter put all he had into this and it shows!
      Let's hope this will be it for the time of both of us.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. El camino está muy bien trazado y es muy amplio el terreno. Las flores se ven preciosas.
    Feliz fin de semana. Besos.

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    1. Querida Antónia,
      Muchas gracias y sí, ¡los dos estamos muy contentos con esta reparación y mejora!
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  11. Oh how pretty those moonflowers are. They remind me of morning glories.

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    1. Dearest Debby,
      Yes, they sure are and the Morning Glories are little cousins in the Ipomoea family as this Alba is huge!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. The gorgeous flowers have responded to your good care. Happy Sunday to you.

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    1. Dearest RTC,
      Guess they also love the Wood Trail that Pieter built!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Your moonflower is gorgeous, Mariette.

    Pieter did a fantastic job on the wood walkway.

    Hugs and blessings!

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    1. Dearest Veronica,
      Thank you and Pieter sure did tackle that wood walkway; hope it lasts for years to come!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Pieter did a magnificent job. He's a great man.
    xoxo
    Coisas de Feltro

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    1. Dearest Christina,
      He sure did and he is the BEST!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Oh my, these are just what I need! And so beautifully captured too!
    I still have no luck seeing an opened moonflower!

    Thanks, dearest Mariette!

    Hugs and blessings! 💐

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    1. Dearest Veronica,
      Thank you and feel free to use any of them!
      They bloom at night—in the dark that is... Maybe on a very cloudy, rainy day you have some luck.
      You're so quite welcome and glad I can help you out.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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