Fri Jun 02 2017 - Verdant
Verdant

  Last fall, I rescued a few cuttings from a plant that was struggling to grow in the flower bed by my back door. I rooted them, just three cuttings, and put them in a small pot. Most of the winter they just hung out and put a new leaf on their tips occasionally and called it good. At least I knew they were alive. But about two months ago, something happened. And kept happening and happening. .... and happening. I guess that's why they call it 'Creeping Jenny'. DSC03142 Seriously. I only planted three little sprigs about 6 inches long. Anybody want some Creeping Jenny? DSC03143 I can hook you up, no problem. Lovely eh? DSC03146 (I think you have made your case. Cease and desist if you please.) Very well. Let's go to the garden. (Oh gawd...) Not only do I have Sweet Peas for beauty and intoxicating fragrance, I also have the eating kind... they are doing SO much better than last year! These blossoms, though pretty in their own right, are quite a bit more business like than their frilly fragrant cousins. DSC03148 And over in the corner by my garden shelter, the violas are positively run rampant... DSC03162 And this from a plant that overwintered right out in the garden covered with snow and ice. Makes you wonder about the resilience of plants. Even blooms that look as delicate as this.... DSC03166 are made of sterner stuff than one might think. I live amidst miracles every day here on the edge of the wilderness... lime wild        

Comments (4)

Cheryl Taylor (Legacy)
Seriously...you are making me 'home sick' for Etna! Gorgeous photos!
Teresa (Legacy)
I love spring. Thank you for sharing your miracles.
Teresa (Legacy)
I have no idea where "Your comment is awaiting moderation" came from...... cyber gremlins?
Mamallama (Legacy)
I'd like some of that creeping jenny when I'm more settled. The violas are gorgeous!!
 
 
 
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