Saturday, June 21, 2008

Saturday Soul Candy

Here are a few photos of the Bag Lady's flowerbed: (click on any of the pictures to enlarge, in order to see the weeds, too!)


The chives are in full bloom:


Here is a bearded iris bud:


The peonies are starting to bloom:


And here is the very first ripe strawberry of the season!


Hope you have a great weekend!
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 21, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Mmm I could go for a strawberry.

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  2. the Bag LadyJune 21, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    Sagan - and, so far, that's all there is - one strawberry!! :)
    There will be more soon, though.

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  3. RebJune 21, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Garden looks lovely Sis.

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  4. the Bag LadyJune 21, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks, Sis!

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  5. Ann (bunnygirl)June 21, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    So that's what chives look like! I didn't know they made such pretty flowers!

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  6. Leah J. UtasJune 21, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    Lovely pics. I especially like the chives in bloom. Very pretty.

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  7. AnonymousJune 21, 2008 at 2:00 PM

    Fresh chives are wonderful! So fragrant and delicious in meals! And I love that perfect, little strawberry too. Wonderful garden!

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  8. the Bag LadyJune 21, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    BG - and they spread like wildfire, too. I had one little plant when I started, and now they are everywhere!

    dfLeah - thanks - I like them, too. But I need to cut them off before they go to seed....again!

    Susan - I love using fresh chives in potato salad, among other things. And I'm hoping for a few more strawberries to ripen soon. I'm looking forward to eating strawberry shortcake, or strawberry pie, etc.

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  9. HilaryJune 22, 2008 at 3:36 AM

    I hear you about the chives growing out of control. I've covered over part of my garden with grass and they still grow through. But the flowers ARE nice and the chives, especially their first couple of weeks are so tasty.

    I have lots of catching up to do!

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  10. the Bag LadyJune 22, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    Hilary! You're back! Hope you had a nice time at the cottage.
    Yes, chives are pretty resilient!

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  11. Terrie Farley MoranJune 22, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    Just a quick hello while the grandkids are quiet. They are having a ball. Grandma is getting tired (just a few more days to go) and your soul candy did the trick. I am feeling revived.

    Terrie

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  12. the Bag LadyJune 22, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    dfTerrie - glad to help!! :)

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  13. AnonymousJune 22, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    will we get a pie when there are five berries? 8? :)


    Miz

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  14. the Bag LadyJune 22, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Mizfit - perhaps.... depends on how big they are!! :)

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  15. elasticwaistbandladyJune 23, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    I LOVE PEONIES!!!!

    And I never knew that chives were so pretty. I only ever see the dehydrated, freeze-dried version stuffed inside a plastic shaker at the grocery store, though.

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  16. the Bag LadyJune 23, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    EWBL - I love peonies, too! Except for the ants they attract....
    Chives are lovely when they bloom, and really easy to grow. I could send you some seeds!

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