Musing with Max

Musing with Max

May 4, 2015

Flowers for Jane

It's been a while since Jane hosted one of her fabulous FITH parties. So when the call came on Friday I panicked. Most of my flowers aren't ready for cutting yet. Lilacs are coming in beautifully but not ready. The tons of tulip bulbs I bought in Amsterdam and planted last Fall got a bit of a chomping from the huge deer population, by the time I noticed and sprayed them with the concoction only five buds were left. Next year I'll get them sooner....she said.

Sooooooo, Trader Joe's it is.


Hope all goes well!
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18 comments:

  1. LPCMay 4, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    And very pretty ones they are, too. FITH forever.

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    1. AmeliaMay 4, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Hi Linda, aren't we glad this party's back on. A bit of a reunion.

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  2. JenMay 4, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I want to see pictures of your lilacs, as soon as they bloom. And if you can find a way to share the fragrance it would be much appreciated!. Pretty tulips--thank goodness for Trader Joe's!

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    1. AmeliaMay 4, 2015 at 4:35 PM

      That may be tomorrow! We just hit 80, I can't wait for that gorgeous aroma in the house. Trader Joe's flowers saved my Winter!

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I want to see lilacs as well. Funny, I've never thought to grow them, even though I love them. But yes, thank goodness for Trader Joes...they have cheered me up many times!
    Have a wonderful day!

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    1. AmeliaMay 4, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      I inherited my lilac bushes, they were already here, and it is probably my favorite. That aroma is so intoxicating. Don't know how we ever survived before Trader Joe's.

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  4. flwrjaneMay 4, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Home now and happy to see some tulips, ours are long gone.

    Thanks for the lovelies.

    xo J

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    1. AmeliaMay 4, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      Hope all went well, keep us posted. You are soooooo way ahead of us this year. Today one of the Amsterdam bulbs bloomed, it's orange. I may send you a flower!

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  5. Connie in HartwoodMay 4, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Trader Joes is always a good idea, when one needs flowers on short notice. So tempting, and so reasonable ... can't possibly go wrong.

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    1. AmeliaMay 4, 2015 at 4:42 PM

      We clearly all belong in the Trader Joe's fan club, and they so deserve it!

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  6. Chronica DomusMay 4, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Oh, what a fun way of discovering your blog. I'm late to this particular party but I'm fully on-board with FITH.

    I'm a fan of lilacs but, alas, do not grow in my garden. I look forward to a future posting showing the results of your cultivating efforts.

    Thank you for stopping by earlier and commenting on my blog, which is how I discovered yours.

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  7. webbMay 4, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Joe's tulips are lovely - but then aren't ALL tulips lovely? Can't wait to see your lilacs, but how do you keep them inside. I cut some today, but normally they just droop by the next day. Got any tips? thanks.

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  8. dinahmowMay 4, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    You could try winding a wire around the base of the head/top of the stem.Works for roses and gerberas.

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  9. cedarmerefarmMay 4, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Well Amelia, at least you joined Jane. I was so happy to see her invitation, but then I couldn't get my act together to join her. Your photo is very pretty BTW.

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  10. Denise May 4, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Still pink and pretty.

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  11. Nancie NelsonMay 4, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Tulips are always pretty-home grown or not.

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  12. AliciaMay 6, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    uy! Creo que mi inglés anda un poco mal. He entendido que los ciervos se comieron tus tulipanes...¿es posible?

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