Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Morning Glory

This year, after two years of failing rather miserably at starting morning glory plants from seed, I picked up three plants at a local nursery. Once I got them home, I quickly realized I don't have a trellis or fence for them to climb. So I placed them in one of the herb beds and watered them fastidiously until I could find a home for them. They're still there.

edited with Kim Klassen's 'dream' texture

Before I knew it, we had rain, and I sort of became a little lax when it came to my watering regime. Note to self: baskets and pots must be checked routinely, no matter how much it rained...last week. So imagine my surprise, more like delight actually when I headed out for a morning run on the weekend and I saw this. I took two strides and did an about face, running straight inside for the camera. I do believe they're just as pretty folded up as they are wide open.

 edited with Kim Klassen's 'if only' texture

As a teenager sleeping over at my grandparent's house, my grandmother would be dismayed that I could sleep in long enough to miss the entire show put on by her morning glories. I would wake in time to see lots of green but not much in the way of flowers. It's been 18 years since I've heard her voice but I can hear it just as clearly as if it's only been a day and the sight of a morning glory reminds me of that smile and sparkle in her eyes reserved just for me.


~Be well friends~







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20 comments:

  1. camp and cottage livingSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Andrea
    Such sweet memories of your grandmother you've held in your heart. Funny how some small thing opens the door for the memories to come flooding back.
    I love morning glories too-especially the blue ones. I always notched mine with a knife and soaked them in water overnight before planting. But yours sure grew without any special preparation!

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Oh what a beautiful post. My Grandma had morning glories too. They are beautiful. I love the last line. B

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  3. carolineSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    so beautiful. i believe it has been years since i've seen a morning glory bloom as well. thank you for sharing. {popped over from sweet shot tuesday}

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  4. deb dutySeptember 20, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh such a beautiful post. That is so sweet about your grandmother. The photos are lovely. I think they look just as good closed too.

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  5. JocelynSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    So pretty! I love morning glories. My chickens ate all of them this year. Live and learn!

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  6. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What a nice memory. Mine are just beginning to really thrive now, when it's about to get too cold. Next year, not from seed, and in a better location.

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  7. Osage Bluff QuilterSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love your morning glories. I remember morning glories and 4 o'clock from my childhood!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Just lovely--the texture is perfect!

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  9. TexWisGirlSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    oh andrea, your memory made this all the more beautiful. :)

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  10. Grandma DealSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Such a beautiful flower. And you've done great work with it. I always loved walking out in the early morning and seeing the blooming glories.

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  11. DebSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Morning glories are so special to me. One whole side of my grandparent's old farmhouse was covered with them. I thought it was the most amazing thing as a little girl.

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  12. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love that they bring such wonderful memories for you. They are just amazing to see and only put on their show for those that rise early to see them. I had them at my other house and they multiplied like wildfire!

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  13. KathleenSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful images and texture work! I love morning glories and for some reason have had wonderful success with them -- they reseed like crazy. I have trouble photographing them, though. They are soft and even with a tripod, my shots always look out of focus. Yours look great, so it must be me! ; }

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  14. Elle BeeSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful! I love morning glories. It's so nice that you have a sweet memory to go with them.

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  15. Chris at Red Gate FarmSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I've tried morning glories... I've tried 4 o'clocks (I'm told they're "related")... no luck! Maybe I should try to ignore them and see what happens :)

    ~Chris

    PS oops... forgot to say how gorgeous that blossom is!

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  16. LynneSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    So pretty. Brings back memories of my grandmother's home and her Morning Glories.

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  17. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful flowers and wonderful memories. I love how flowers so often hold special memories for us.

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  18. LindaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Simply terrific texture work!! :)

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  19. Leslie @ Farm Fresh FunSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Awww, so pretty and sweet. Makes me feel a bit less badly about my own (numerous) untransplanted plants too!
    hugs,
    Leslie

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  20. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographySeptember 21, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful photo's with textures Andrea. Such a special memory of your Grandmother...I love how certain flowers bring back memories of a loved one. Lilacs and Delphiniums remind me of my Nana up in Manitoba and her beautiful gardens. I agree with you...the Morning Glories still look good folding up!

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Thank you so much for stopping by the old farmhouse!