The pale pink Peonies began to open in the rain
this morning.
Three peony plants came to my garden, bare rootsthis morning.
wrapped in newspaper, on a very warm Summer day.
A friend of my son brought them to me and said they needed a home.
My heart was touched by these homeless peonies.
The plants soaked in a bucket of water while a few holes were dug into the back yard.
I figured the flower bed would come in later. The plants needed to get into the ground.
I figured the flower bed would come in later. The plants needed to get into the ground.
Each year when they bloom I am grateful I opened my garden to them.
Homeless peonies... love your sweetness in giving these beautiful bloomers some soil to sit in Sherry. :c) They are stunning.
ReplyDeleteYour Son's friend sure knew who would take good care of these homeless beauties. I imagine there would be people clamering to give them a home now that they are showing how beautiful they are.
ReplyDeleteDear Jayne,
ReplyDeleteWell, what could I do??? Poor little things. I laugh about it now. They are very "stunning" peonies for sure.
Sherry
Dear Lisa,
ReplyDeleteIf I am ever near your house I will bring you a divide. These are very beautiful peonies. Worth the garden space.
Sherry
Lovely photos of the peonies, especially with the raindrops.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your photos of the mockingbirds a few days ago, too. He really looked like he was listening to you!
Sherry, These peonies are lovley! You've been busy! I have'nt been on line on a reular basis this week, so to come back and see you beautiful posts is truley rewarding. Thank you. The birds are always a welcome sight around here. Love, Vikki ;0)
ReplyDelete.oops! I mean regular. Apologies all around. V
ReplyDeleteStunning spectacular gorgeous frills!
ReplyDeleteMy absolute favorite plant in the garden! Mine are stil a tight closed bud. Happy weekend to you.
Such beauty! I had to click on and enlarge the first bud in the rain, and show my husband. Ours aren't that far along, like I've said.
ReplyDeleteOh such a lovely photo!
Mari-Nanci
My peony buds are still tightly closed but visited by the ants :-} so they will be opening up shortly. Your son's friend knew the perfect person to give the "homeless peonies" too. What a kind gesture.
ReplyDeleteDear rose,
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I am waiting for my Friday Slide show to download and post. I did a series of peonies for it. Hope all enjoy it. The peonies are very beautiful this year. I lost every bloom last year due to freezing temps.
Mockingbird does like me. Although I do not think he pays attention to one word that I say.
If he starts to say, "Hello", we will know differently!
Sherry
Dear Vikki,
ReplyDeleteSo happy warmth has come to Alaska.
Happy too you enjoy the photo essay.
I enjoy doing them.
No worries. Here we chat away with out a concern...
Sherry, who often adds a letter or takes one away...
Dear Anna,
ReplyDeleteMy front yard peonies are still very tightly budded. I hope to see them in bloom next week. Having the peonies come to bloom now is so wonderful for me.
I too love the blooms.
You will enjoy yours when they open.
Happy weekend to you to.
Hugs, dear Goddess of the Roses,
Sherry
I love the softness of these blooms, this is a peony I could live with forever.
ReplyDeleteI inherited some bright red peony's when I moved here, I must say I am not keen on them, I would rather have yours any day.
A good decision Sherry.
Dear Mari-Nanci,
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pictures. I do take many each day.
I saw my purple peony bushes are now so full of bloomed flowers they are beginning to be "heavy" and droopy. They are the ones I will cut for the graves this weekend.
You will enjoy yours when they bllom. Will be soon too.
Sherry
Dear Deb,
ReplyDeleteLots of plants in my gardens were given to me by different people. Divides and starts and sick plants that people brought to my house. My garden is a living story book. Even some loved plants that have died have markers. I often think about moving but moving the gardens would be a huge job!
Enjoy your peonies. They will open up soon if the ants are working!
Sherry
Dear Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI try to enjoy all the plants. The bright purple peonies are not my favorite but they are blooming so well and in just perfect timing for the graves this weekend. I am grateful for them!
These are very lovely and soft and fill my heart with joy!
I will cut a few for my tables too.
Sherry
I love peonies and like you I also have some plants which were looking for a new home (other people wanted to get rid of them). Exactly those plants are the most beautiful ones in my garden.
ReplyDeleteI love to put my nose in Peonies. You are wonderful to offer them a home. And I never thought blooms could be blessed, but these peonies are!
ReplyDeleteDear Barbara,
ReplyDeleteI look forward to the peonies blooming every spring.
These are very lovely ones. We also have two different pink types and two different burgandy ones. All in all I think there are a dozen bushes in the yard. I have often thought a peony hedge across the front yard would be pretty.
I could divide these bushes come fall. I think they are at least ten years old. It is time to share with younger gardens.
Sherry
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteThe peonies smell so nice! The Burgandy ones are in my house right now and each room smells divine! The bushes in front have not opened yet so I should have blooms for another couple of weeks for the house. I love having all my vases full.
Sweet peonies!
Sherry