We had a whopping 15 minutes of sun this morning. So I grabbed my camera and ran outside to get a pic of my clematis. They are just about in full bloom and quite glorious!
There are still blooms to come and hopefully the sun will show up tomorrow and help it along
Last year, in early spring I dug in there and got rid of all the old underbrush and thorns.
Big Mistake!
I was pulling like crazy and ran a thorn deep into my finger. My hubby, being the building construction teacher that he is suggested I wait and see since splinters generally work their way out.
After a few days my finger was swollen and throbbing. I went to the Dr. and they had to cut it out and even put in some stitches. This year I just left the bugger alone!
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And speaking of hubbies. Here he is inspecting the gazebo he helped his nephew build for his Eagle Scout project. It was built in a community park and I think it is quite lovely.
I am joining Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.
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Cindy
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Glorious clematis, indeed!
ReplyDeleteYour clematis is certainly glorious, this is for sure!!! I love clematis and I cannot grow one. I have tried twice and I have given up for now. Yours is lovely, though, I'm glad somebody can grow them.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy S
Cindy, your clematis really IS stunning! So many gorgeous blooms. The gazebo is a work of art. laurie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous clematis, Cindy! It is so lush and such a pretty, rich color!
ReplyDeleteAnd kudos to your husband and his nephew on that great gazebo! WOW! They have done such a fine thing for others, too!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Your clematis is gorgeous and HUGE! They are one of my new favorite flowers and I love the impact they give the gardens.
ReplyDeleteI agree the gazebo is a work of art - when do you get one made for your yard :)
Wow these are so pretty! They look real nice in this spot too...the gazebo is beautiful! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteYour clematis is lovely, but leave it alone so it won't bite you again!
The gazebo project is wonderful, he should be very proud.
hugs
Sissie
Thanks for sharing your wonderful clematis. It reminds me of the one my grandmother had many years ago. The gazebo is a great Scout project and visitors to the park will certainly enjoy it! ♥♫
ReplyDeleteThat plant is absolutely gorgeous. The color is so appealing and bright. You have a very good and talented hubby. It sure saves when you have someone that is a handyman.
ReplyDeleteThat is spectacular and my clematis could take a lesson or two from yours! Absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe gazebo is lovely!
ReplyDeleteOuch! Your finger must have hurt a lot! It must be a banner year for clematis. Ours looks great too!
That's NEXT week Thursday, not day after tomorrow - - -
ReplyDeleteYour clematis is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think meeting for lunch on Thursday is going to work. I can't find your e-mail address link, so why don't you e-mail me keepiedaniece(at)yahoo.com and let's PLAN!!!
Oouch! Sorry about the splinter. Your Clematis is so pretty and I really like the gazebo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. You would NOT want the heat and humidity we have had the last couple of days and more to come. Typical of the MidSouth.
Glenda
And I think it is more than lovely! It is super!
ReplyDeleteGreat job...
Your clems are beautiful! Which one is it?
Ouch on the thorn. A friend of mine got a staff infection from one! Wear your gloves!!
Lovely clematis and that gazebo is beautiful, I'm sure many will enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWow, what do you feed your clematis?! I need some!
ReplyDeleteAnd the gazebo came out great, a great place for a picnic.
Your clematis are amazing, Cindy! Wha pretty color, so intense!..Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, your clematis is gorgeous! I have tried so many times to grow clematis and cannot do it for the life of me! I love them but I guess they don't love me. LOL! I've had thorns stuck in my hand before and they are painful! I don't blame you I would leave it alone from now on. It certainly doesn't look like it needs any help. It's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOuch for you finger and that clematis is so pretty an so full.
ReplyDeleteYour clematis is just gorgeous! So worth the pain :) And kudos to your nephew, what an accomplishment! Would he like to come to Texas?!!
ReplyDeleteYour Clematis is just gorgeous! Love the vibrant color!
ReplyDeleteThe clematis is gorgeous!! Your Hubby and nephew should be proud of that gazebo, it is beautifully made.
ReplyDeletelove your clems, they are so pretty in mass! sorry about your finger, everyday i slice and dice mine in the garden...
ReplyDeleteYour clematis is stunning, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteThe gazebo is really pretty darned nice, too.
Ooo, I hate splinters! I'm glad you're leaving the thorns to their own devices this year.
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Your flowers are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYour clematis is beautiful, and I love that gazebo. It's making me wish one of my sons would've become an eagle scout!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
Beautiful! But OUCH! I'm glad you left it alone this year.
ReplyDeleteAnd the gazebo is WONDERFUL! Kudoos (hope that's how you spell it) to hubby! YAY DAN!
Hugs! Karen
They are such pretty flowers! The colours are quite spectacular. Glad you were able to snap that picture in time!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha.
What a beautiful clematis. That colour is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteYeppers that clematis is lovely.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
Beautiful clemantis, it has so many blooms. I'm glad you got a little sun. I wish I could pack some up and send it to you!
ReplyDeleteI think your clematis is "wearing" my favorite color!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your husband and a tip of the hat for the contribution to your community.
...and hearing of your episode with the thorn brings a twinge of second-hand pain to me. Hope it heals completely soon.
Oh Cindy, this is gorgeous! Our Clematis have never done this well!
ReplyDeleteLove the gazebo, too.
Your clematis is beautiful. I have a purple one like it that our Son bought me for a birthday years ago. I had to move it last year and right now it is finally starting to grow great. Hopefully next year it will be full like yours.
ReplyDeleteWillow
Your clematis is sure thriving. Love that color! It must have a super spot to grow. Happy Outdoor Wed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stunning flowers. I've always wanted to grow Clematis, I'll have to see if they will grow here. Thorns can be nasty, I used to grow bougainvillea in California and wore those special gloves for working with roses. They came up to my elbows and were made of a material that the thorns couldn't penetrate.
ReplyDelete(I'm having a giveaway!) I thought of you yesterday as I made a beautiful salad on a beautiful plate. I think those dishes just make everything taste better!
Your clematis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Cindy, your comment brought back such vivid memories!! Yes, I do remember Taylor & Jones!! Oh the hours we spent picking out fabric for 4-H sewing projects.
Do you remember Maxwell Street Days? One of my favorite memories from my childhood... when everything was out on the sidewalks.
Thanks for jarring those memories Cindy!
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeletePurple is one of my favorite colors and that purple clematis is just gorgeous! I've had experiences in my garden with splinters and now I try to always wear gloves.
Your husband and nephew did a wonderful job on that gazebo and it will be there for many, many people's enjoyment! Good job!
~Jean
Your clematis is gorgeous. I did almost the same thing a last month when trying to clear out some of my bougainvillea. Luckily for me I did not have to go to the ER, but it did get infected. The gazebo is beautifully made, your husband and nephew should be proud of themselves.
ReplyDeleteWow! Cindy it is huge and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous clematis....so beautiful and healthy looking. You surely have a green thumb. Linda
ReplyDeleteYour husband is so clever in building the gazebo, but he should have stopped being a doctor. My Mum was a doctor, LOL. She would use a needle and dug and dug until she got the splinter out. She said, if the splinter doesn't come out, it would travel to our heart and then we die. That was enough to make us sit still and let her dig the splinter out. OUCH!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad the stitches have been made and you survived to show us you beautiful clementis.
The only thing worse than a splinter or thorn in your finger is having someone who does not have said problem, tell you to just leave it alone. Your clementis is gorgeous.
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