Wednesday, May 29, 2013

She Is Staying for An Extended Period of Time

I woke this morning to Toby's bark....glanced at the clock, 6:45 AM, leaped (well sorta leaped) out of bed to look out the window and sure enough, the truck with my new tree was parked across the street with the workers already digging in my designated spot.  With full intention of purchasing a Serviceberry to replace the Crab Apple that I had removed, I went to my local garden center a couple of weeks ago, wandered around and came upon a rather interesting tree, the American Hornbeam.  Never heard of it, right?  Apparently it is a native to our soil and weather, grows well but not huge....20-30 ft tall, beautiful fall color reds/oranges and well-liked by our local arborists.  So after talking with the landscape designer who works at the nursery, I decided to invest in an American Hornbeam.   I have welcomed her (giggle) to the yard, and told her to make herself comfortable, because she is staying for an extended period of time.  I am not sure if I am going to name her....the last tree we named immediately died, and I sure don't wish to repeat that same fate.  

After the tree settled in, I walked around to the side of the house where the lilac bushes are planted, I should have known they were in bloom because of the aroma.  Oh heaven, I wish I could bottle that smell, but instead clipped a few branches and brought them inside to enjoy while they last.  They come and go so quickly.  


And then I spotted the clematis in full bloom, climbing up the back fence.  I planted this about 3 or 4 years ago.  It took awhile to finally take hold, (the bunnies kept eating them until I put chicken wire around them) but this year they are putting on quite a show.



It rained (again) last night, or should I say poured, so again the ground is too wet to plant.  But tomorrow, I'm planting, wet or not.  I am ready to be done with those planting chores and enjoy the fruits of my labor by enjoying the scenery from the back porch or the new front yard patio.  I am planning a "welcome to summer" party on June 26th so by then everything should have taken hold.  Setting a date to entertain always gets me motivated to do all those little chores I put off for "later".

Do you do that....put off those "extra chores" until company is coming?  I think I would be much more organized if I had company come at least once a month.  Well, let's see, I have Welcome to Summer party in June, Bunco here in July and my sisters-in-law visiting, and some of my special "sisters" from my collaborative blog "Focusing On Life" traveling here in August.  And hopefully son & daughter-in-law will come soon for a visit.  That pretty much covers it for the summer, organized I must be.

"In my garden, after a rainfall, you can faintly, yes, hear the breaking of new blooms."  ~ Mary Chase

Until next time.....


15 comments:

  1. love the clematis! wow! welcome to the new tree! hope it does well for you!

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  2. Your yard will be so beautiful for you party! Yes - I definitely put things off until I'm motivated by something like a party or company. Best of luck with your new tree!

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  3. Your lilacs are absolutely gorgeous. They are one of my favorite flowers ever, and just do not grow in Texas... too hot for them I guess. Sounds as if you are really having fun remodeling your yard! Such fun

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  4. Despite the rain, I planted my tomatoes today. I too could benefit from frequent company so I have an excuse to clean.

    Lovely flowers today Deanna.

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  5. Oh that clematis is gorgeous! I have not heard of that tree before. Must not like growing here in this oven! Everytime I stop by you have a new banner up for me to enjoy! Such a treat!

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  6. so glad you have a reason to pretty things up. so great. love those blooms. nice!! ( :

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  7. Watching eagerly for the 'organized' Deanna! 😊

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  8. I can't wait to see your new tree-especially in the fall

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  9. Your yard is full of loveliness, love the clematis

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  10. Oh lilacs! We had a hedge of lilacs when I was a kid and my mom would do exactly what you did, cut them and bring them in the house.
    I am right there with you when it comes to cleaning for guests. We spent the past month giving our guest room a face lift for company we had last weekend.
    It was worth it though.

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  11. Oh yes! I need to have company more often. :) I love lilacs and their beautiful scent. Ours are through blooming, they just don't last long enough, but I sure enjoy them while they do.

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  12. The lilacs and clematis shots are awesome. Good luck with your new tree. Sounds like some pretty photos for the future. :)

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  13. WOW!! Absolutely beautiful :) Have a great day.

    Hugs to you!

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  14. We have a Hornbeam hedge it is so hardy.... You sound as if you are going to be busy this Summer...

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  15. I always love visiting your page to see the beautiful photos and colors. I went outside today in the rain just to smell my lilacs too. I can't have anything scented in my home or on my skin or I end up with hives, but that fresh aroma of lilacs on the stem takes me back to my days as a child and living out in the country. There seemed to be lilacs everywhere! My picture of the day? The mass of mushrooms growing next to my home. It needs to stop raining!

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