Comments on: C is for Clematis

By: LisaF

LisaF — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:05:22 +0000

You make me long for spring. My clematis is a clump of sticks right now!

By: GardenOfDaisies

GardenOfDaisies — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:21:38 +0000

Love your beautiful clematis! My neighbor grows them in her yard.

By: jay

jay — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:05:51 +0000

What beautiful clematis photographs! Lovely compositions!

I can well imagine how upset you were when your mother’s clematis got torn out, but she was right – kids and dogs are far more important than a plant, however sentimentally attached you are. I would have broken down in tears, too, though!

By: Kala

Kala — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:31:45 +0000

One of my favorite summer flowers. They are simply beautiful.

By: andrea

andrea — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:54 +0000

very elegant photos of clematis! and i love the perpetuity of the flamingo sign now in yours!

By: Tumblewords

Tumblewords — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:43:35 +0000

Beautiful clematis. When I bought this house a long
time ago there had been some heavy duty cleanup
started. One plant was totally tried out – roots on top of the ground and no leaves. I had no idea what it was, but tucked it back into the ground, watered it and when it bloomed the following summer, I asked someone what it was. Stunned, I learned how difficult they are to grow. Still laughing. It lasted about 20 years more. (should be dried out line 3) Can’t seem to edit this.

By: Roger Green

Roger Green — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:40:42 +0000

Nice that you received such a gift from from your mom-in-law. Some in-laws don’t get along. Lovely flowers.

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:01:10 +0000

Oh, sweet dog…well, except for that Clematis episode. I could feel your pain, because there is nothing as wonderful as Clematis.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:02:40 +0000

Teresa, what a sweet post. Your pictures are amazing and you shared words of wisdom. I will be back again.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:03:15 +0000

I love your mother’s words of wisdom regarding children and dogs! Too true. Scooter was a beautiful dog. I too love Clematis and come spring, I plan on adding some to my garden to be. I will remember to keep their feet cool and their heads in the sun!

Thank you for sharing the story and beautiful photos with us today.

~ Tracy