Sunday, September 03, 2006
Black Stemmed Hydrangea
I'm growing this hydrangea for it's black stems which are very striking against the light green foliage. This year my newest hydrangea is Lady in Red. I did not take it's picture because I didn't get any blooms but it has red veined dark green leaves which are really pretty.
Hydrangea "Lemon Wave"
That's Bishop's Weed growing all around the hydrangea, It echoes the leaf pattern found in the hydrangea.
Hydrangea
Ok, it is still small but it is from a cutting taken by a friend about 4 years ago. Real gardeners know how to be patient.
Hydrangea "Pia"
My sister Lynn wondered if I had hydrangeas. Yes, I do and they are getting more lovely with age.
July Flowers
There's no place like home. Back in Seattle my lilies were at their peak. They smelled SO good! See the little aluminum pail. I have 6 of these around the yard with a couple inches of sand in the bottom and 3 votive candles in each. It makes for soothing nighttime ambiance.
Evie
Evie is one of Jeff and Peggys' much loved dog-kids. Evie and Boo are both so darn frisky I could NOT get a a decent picture of the 2 of them together. Evie has truly startling eyes; one is blue and the other brown.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Yum!
Only Northeastern Wisconsinites know about this delicious chicken soup/stew that is cooked in a stainless steel washing machine drum over an open fire. Oh and it must be stirred with an unvarnished canoe paddle. No I am NOT kidding you! As for the recipe; ask my dad.
Water Fight
Firefighters from various communities compete to push the barrel to the opposite end of the line. I think they were volunteer firefighters for the most part. It was so hot. I kept wishing they would miss the barrel and hit the crowd.
Polka Dancers
Two tents, two bands per tent taking turns at playing rousing polka music. Did you know the polka is Wisconsin's state dance/
It is not as alluring and exotic as the hula but it is easier to learn. You can't help but be happy when you hear a polka.
It is not as alluring and exotic as the hula but it is easier to learn. You can't help but be happy when you hear a polka.
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