Kaseys Korner: back to blogging

back to blogging

I almost think I need a "refresher" as I sit at my computer today ~ it feels that long since I last posted. What can I say? Life got in the way this month. The garden is still going but definitely waning. Stressed from heat and lack of rainfall not to mention the small issue of me being focused on other things ~ like flea marketing. The watering can on the far right was purchased on a recent venture:

Anytime I find one for less than $15.00 I consider it a "deal" ~ this one was $14.00! Finding it prompted me to pull out a few others from my collection for a little photo shoot. My favorite of the session is pictured below:

Isn't it comforting to see that blooms, like people, can still look spectacular when a bit past their peak?! (I had a birthday while I was absent too ~ can you tell I'm feeling a little "old?!")

What else have I been up to (besides not blogging)? Oh ~ the Fair ~ where my daughter and I had two very different agendas. Hers focused on fun:

mine on chickens!

I can't remember the name of this breed but I loved the feathers covering their feet. We visited on the last day and found many of the chickens (even some grand champions) were for sale. Good thing I didn't have a coop or a few might have found their way home with me!

A surprise in the early August garden was finding 'Naked Lady' buds (Lycoris squamigera) when I'd forgotten ever planting them:

The buds turned to blooms:

and were all over before I ever got around to sharing. Same with the lilies. Below 'Black Beauty:'

Also totally over.

Occurring several summers now, Amaryllis bulbs blooming out of season. This year 'Novella' decided she couldn't wait until winter:

At least she's still in bloom so I don't feel like a complete garden dropout.

One other (sorta major) thing that kept me from blogging ~ a week long visit from my niece. We covered a lot of ground and kept so busy, I'm surprised I remembered to water my containers. She's gone now too so hopefully life will return to "normal" and you'll see more of me here & on your own blogs! It's been a great break but funny how it feels like I've missed some friends. :-)

Posted at 04:07 PM in Amaryllis, antiques, bulbs | Permalink

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Hi Kathleen, We all need breaks from blogging. Nothing like a bit of time away to make us feel refreshed. Great buy on the watering can. They all look so nice together.

Posted by: tina | August 25, 2011 at 07:32 PM

I've been on and off blogging this summer. Life just gets busy. Sounds like you've been having fun though.
LOVE the watering can. If I find one under $20 I think it's a good deal. Some of the antique stores have started charging ridiculous prices for them now. Luckily the little antique mall in our town hasn't realized what good deals they have.

Posted by: Catherine | August 25, 2011 at 08:34 PM

So happy to see a new blog today - I've been checking nightly! Glad you had a little break from it, but happier that you are back. I look forward to seeing what you write and your pics. Love the watering cans - you always find the best deals. I am still considering a trip to the Perennial Gardener this Saturday. Are you up for it? Gully's too?

Posted by: Dana | August 25, 2011 at 08:37 PM

Happy belated birthday, Kathleen. Your time away sounds fun. Great score on the watering can. I agree. If they're under $15.00 they're worth nabbing. Love your photos! So are chickens in your future? :)

Posted by: Grace | August 25, 2011 at 11:19 PM

Good to see you back posting Kathleen! Beautiful image of the 'black beauty' lily.

Posted by: Kala | August 26, 2011 at 02:38 AM

Well Happy Belated Birthday Kathleen! I love old watering cans and have a couple. That is such a pretty picture with the coneflowers in one. The Naked Ladies are pretty.This is the first year that I have grown a couple in pots. I hope they do not end up like my amaryllis bulbs and not bloom again for me. I have had my amaryllis out all summer in the sun so I am hoping to get some blooms this winter. LOL!Have a wonderful weekend.

Posted by: Lona | August 26, 2011 at 09:28 AM

Hi Kathleen, I have a thing for watering cans too. I am almost embarrassed to admit that I maybe have 10 of them. I haven't taken pictures of them for some unknown reason. I love your shot with the past-its-prime echinacea. It was the perfect choice for the older, slightly rusted can. I must try to take a few pictures of mine before the end of the gardening season.
I admired Back Beauty lilies in a garden I recently visited and they are definitely going on my list of garden additions next summer (that and yellow tigers which I also love!).

Posted by: Jennifer | August 28, 2011 at 07:55 AM

P.S. Happy Birthday!!

Posted by: Jennifer | August 28, 2011 at 07:56 AM

Happy Belated Birthday! I love the rosy pink of 'Novella'. That's gorgeous.

If I was to try one lily it'd be 'Black Beauty'. It's aptly named!

I need to try Magic Lilies too. I remember my grandfather grew those in his Indiana garden.

Posted by: sweetbay | August 28, 2011 at 08:20 AM

Good to see you! It's been One-of-those-summers here, too. Not blogging much... but, Kathleen, it's so dry here that it's just been a struggle to keep things "afloat." 8 1/2 weeks - no rain. I know it will rain soon, though. There are "important things" yet to do. ;-)

Posted by: Shady Gardener | August 29, 2011 at 07:47 PM