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Here in Chicagoland we have had two modes this Spring, madly gardening-cleaning up the yard-trying to do projects, and then 'Dead to the World 'in our chairs. May Weather was too cold to plant, then too hot. Hopefully today I can finish up all my planting or most of it and finish cleaning up everything by the weekend.
One of our joys of Spring are the flowers. Daffodils held for a few weeks, Tulips were battered by wind and storms, but the Iris have been spectacular. With the heat, at the end of the month they lasted only a short time. I do have some in shade that are just starting to bloom.
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Today, we have Peonies from out on the shady mound, and I put a sprinkler out there and then picked some of the drooping (light starved) peonies, grabbed three Giant Hosta leaves and some pruned Lemon Barberry (which has gone bonkers).
Perfect for a quick poor woman's bouquet and FREE!
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This is the first year in a long time all three Peony colors are blooming at once, probably because of the delayed Spring.
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These Hosta leaves are HUGE...almost two big for my vase, but they were sticking out between the rungs of the railing and on the steps.
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Undoctored photo...This Lemon Barberry will turn more lime in a bit, but right now it is almost YELLOW.
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I had a pretty good balance of colors. Arranging the leaves first, tallest flowers next, and then working the colors around, finally filling in with the Barberry. I had just the right amount of everything.
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I'm pretty loose with my arrangements. The only thing missing here is Sweet Peas, which are way behind this year...!
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I worked on the porch and the Sunshine made these colors so bright!
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In the kitchen it much more subdued, but still lively.
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A Poor Bouquet, I think not, this is just want the kitchen needed and free.
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What 'Poor Bouquets' have you picked from your YARD!!!!?
The basket is handmade from a friend...and it's perfect for catching those petals that WILL drop!
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