Saturday, August 31, 2013

Focusing on Life;Growth and Change

Focusing on life this week the subject was growth and change. I think my flowers show growth and change  more than anything around me. I start my morning glories from seed in the spring and by this time on year they are all the way to the roof of my porch. I have highway mesh between the porch posts and it gets covered with morning glories to make a private hideaway that is truly beautiful. It's a peaceful place to sit and relax. I agree with Sally that we are all growing and changing throughout our lives. It is hard to show personal growth in pictures so I am letting my flowers speak for me. To see what the other participants posted this week click on this link http://thestudiosublime.com/blog-2/
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33 comments:

  1. IslandgirlAugust 31, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love that colour of morning glory... All I get are the pink ones (invasive weeds!)

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    1. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 10:20 AM

      I plant a morning glory mix and also a packet of heavenly blues. The mix blooms first and is smaller than the heavenly blues. I get lots of different shades of both pink and blue.

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  2. AntiquityTravelersAugust 31, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I love this time of year when everything is in bloom and the harvest is ready .... I don't want to think about the long dark days of winter ahead! nooooooooooo I hate to shovel snow :(

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    1. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Yes fall is a wonderful season. Mother nature's majestic display is so cool. Also very soon the bugs will be gone. I am not looking forward to shoveling either.

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  3. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I'd love to see your morning glory screen. I bet it truly beautiful. And yeah, being alone isn't so bad, is it?? xo

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  4. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Thanx Donna. I am finding I am enjoying only having me to be responsible for. No more dirty socks in the livingroom. LOL

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  5. ClaireAugust 31, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    I adore morning glories! Gorgeous photo :)

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  6. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Thanx Claire I grow them every year.

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  7. Mary K. McGrawAugust 31, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Sounds and looks like a really need hideaway you have created.

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  8. AdrienneAugust 31, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Beauties, I might have to try to grow those next year.

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    1. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 12:22 PM

      Thanx Adrienne, Years ago a friend taught me to nick the tip of the seed off with a nail clipper and put them in a warm wet paper towel for a day or two until they sprout open before planting. Morning glory seeds are really tough so this helps get them started. I have had good luck with them ever since I learned this.

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  9. Beti HorvathAugust 31, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Your picture takes me back to when my grandma grew morning glories every year!

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    1. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

      Thanx Beti I'm glad I could bring back a pleasant memory for you.

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  10. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Flowers bloom and then fade away, but the pleasure you get from them is so wonderful to keep. Enjoy!

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    1. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 12:45 PM

      Thanx Marlene I really do enjoy them almost every day.

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  11. AliceAugust 31, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful Morning Glories! My grandmother had them in her yard when I was a kid and always loved their wonderful color.

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  12. Empty nester at lastAugust 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    How beautiful! I love morning glories...I didn't know they grew that fast. I have a fence area I would like to "privatize..." Think I will try that next year! Thanks for the great post.

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  13. LoriFAugust 31, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    How very pretty! Morning glories...I haven't seen those in years and years.

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    1. Becky PancakeSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      Thanx Lori. I really enjoy my morning glories. I plant them every year.

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  14. glassbead, isinglass designAugust 31, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Very pretty. I've always loved morning glories- even the weedy ones!

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  15. Becky PancakeAugust 31, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Thanx. I love all the beautiful colors that the morning glories produce. The trumpets are like they are inviting you in.

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  16. CraftyHopeAugust 31, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I wish I was good with plants as this sounds like an amazing sight and experience. I'm so pleased you shared it with us.

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    1. Becky PancakeSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Thanx Hope. It took me a while to get the hang of plants but now I can grow these very well. There are still plants that I kill though.

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  17. CindySeptember 1, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Becky, you truly have a green thumb! I tried growing Morning Glories years ago and they never quite took off. :-( I admitted defeat as I just don't have a way with plants. Now I simply enjoy taking pictures of flowers! :0)

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    1. Becky PancakeSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      Thanx Cindy. My brother is a flower picture taker too. He goes to the arboretum and takes hundreds of pics. You are an amazing photographer. I bet you flower pics are wonderful.

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  18. Ema KilroySeptember 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Oh Becky I love morning glories! I plant some every year too. Creating a cozy spot on your porch, surrounded by morning glories sounds divine!
    ~Ema

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    1. Becky PancakeSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Thanx Ema Kaye I am glad to know that you plant them too.

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  19. ShelSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful flowers -awesome photo! Great for growth and change!

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  20. Becky PancakeSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Thanx Shel I'm glad that you like my photo. That is something I need to work on.

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  21. AliciaSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Love your morning glory - wonderful colours! I should try them again next year, we planted some a few years back and they were beautiful.

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  22. Becky PancakeSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Thanx Alicia. I plant morning glories every year.

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