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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: More wildflowers |
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It's busy out there! Things are in a hurry, I keep wondering what those blooms know that I don't. 
This is Ajuga pyramidalis, you've probably met it's cousins in your own or others' gardens:
This is a Silene dioica, red midsummerflower:
The violas, Viola riviniana, are so blue and beautiful:
I found an Oxalis acetocella too. We nibble them when we're out walking in the woods:
This old stone fence with dandelions is plain beautiful At least I think so:
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Tina
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Love the wildflowers.
The stone fence and dandelions are stunning!!
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Tina. I had a companion with me on my walk, and I think she's nearly as fond of the dandelions as Biita is. Here she is:
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ohhhh i love wildflowers,,,wonderful pics,,
My mouth started to drool when i seen the clover (oxilis) well i have always called it clover, lol, don't think it is, but it looks like it. And the dandelion,, i seen bottles of wine flying by, fried flower tops, salads with the sweet flowers, and muffins, ohhh sweet dandelion flower muffins,,
Ours hasn't bloomed here yet,, but dang when they do,,,lol.
Lucky horse!!!! (and ohh so gorgeous)
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Biita We call it sour clover around here, it's nice to chew on and the children especially love them. I kept thinking about you while Gabriella munched on those dandelions.
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Perfect.  Wildflowers hold a special place in my garden. Other gardeners won't let them near their flower beds but I actually planted them up as I love them so much. Gabriella certainly had plenty of dandelions to choose from didn't she? 
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks eileen. We've got wildflowers in the garden too, but some are just so invasive I won't have them. I've tried to establish violets, but they won't live here with me.  Gabriella munched her way up and down the mountain road, and also had some grass, clover and birch. It's like walking a slightly misbehaving dog.
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I never would have believed someone would have a row of dandelions! They are quit lovely against the stones and are a pretty yellow.
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Oh boy Droopy--those are pretty wildflowers. The Silene dioica is one that I grow as a garden flower. We call it a "day coo-coo bloom". It is invasive alright! my, oh my--it always requires quite a bit of careful watching and seed removal to avoid it's spreading.
You know the pic with the old stone wall and the dandylions is a really nice one to see...but I am immediately interested in the stone fence. Is it old? does it have a history?
Anyway...thanks of thinking of us when you were out. I liked the pics.
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:00 am Post subject: |
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Lovely photos Droopy. I'm not sure that I can pick a favorite! I do really like the stone wall. And Gabriella is a real cutie!
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| Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks all. D2D I don't think they have that row of dandelions out of choice, but it's hard to do anything with them as long as they grow between the fence and the road. They are cut before seeding, though.
The stone walls used to be very common for separating the fields and keeping animals in or out, but many of them have been removed in the name of progress. This particular stone fence protects an old farm house garden. I won't even guess how old it is, but at least nearing 100 years. I've always wanted a place with an old stone wall.
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Yes..I know what you mean abouyt stone walls--I'ds have one around the lotty if it were feasable. They look so charming. I have seen large numbers of them in places like Conneticut in the US and that area of England where James Herriot did his vet work....as well as on various islands here and there in ther world.
This particular one looks older than 100 years...but looks can be decieving. It sure lookd great with all the yellow flowers in front.
Thanks again for this wonderful surprize.
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Those are great pics Droopy. Gabriella is a cutie too! I spent my morning today pulling the dandylions out of my garden! Thanks for sharing.
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Very nice pictures! The dandys look very healthy. I love wildflowers. My husband is always pulling them up, calling them weeds. tsk tsk
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Thanks both. Dandelions are very pretty when in bloom, but it scares me how quickly they can take over an unused piece of land. I was removing dandelions yesterday too. It's boring work, but not too tiring, and the cats kept me company.
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