Morning Glory

It may have taken a while but we finally have some Glory in the Mornings. And what Glory it is!

At first I thought just my plants were late, but then I realized as I'm driving around, looking at other gardens, that their Morning Glory's just recently started blooming as well. I had no idea they bloomed so late in the season.

The seed container says Morning Glory, Giant, Mixed Colors. So far I have determined there are 5 different colors/varieties though they are all Pink or Purple. The flowers really are quite beautiful. As to whether or not I'll plant them again next year (though I hear they resead themselves quite easily), we'll see. And if I do I'll probably put them out by the pool instead of up close to the house. I'd like a vine type plant that flowers during the Summer months for the Hummingbirds! And my Hummingbirds are long gone.

Where's the Glory?

It's been 51 days since I planted the seeds: 'Morning Glory: Giant, Mixed Colors'. Since then there have been a lot of Mornings, but no Glory. At this point I'm wondering if my Morning Glories will EVER bloom. And look at the foliage!


Wanna hear the kicker? The packages says, ' If lush growth but no flowers, stop watering.'


I stopped watering, but Mother Nature has other ideas. In July alone we had 18 days of rain. So far this month we have seen rain 11 of the last 12 days, with much of the state being under a flood watch most of those days. Many New England businesses and students depend on tourism for a healthy income. It seems to be the Summer that wasn't. Yes, I know I'm whining. Currently I'm following an auction for an SAD light on Ebay.


Also in the picture are rather sparse first year Day Lilies

I couldn't post just bad news. Below are a few pictures I managed to take on Sunday while the sun was actually shining!

The Blue Hydrangaes have changed over to their fall colors, though I can't recall the flowers on this particular Hydrangea ever turning white before.

And finally, a Moment of Inspiration: One of several late summer buds ready to bloom on the Wisteria!