Gerber daisies take FOREVER to bloom. Seriously, it’s only about 4 to 5 weeks, but the anticipation of a burst of beauty makes it seem longer. WAY longer. Back in March, my first Gerber daisy bloomed and was taken down by a wet towel thrown by a child that I gave birth to. Unbelievable. Then a bud appeared…. the promise of life anew….weeks later she opened her drowsy eyes and lifted her hot pink head. FINALLY! (Yes, I dragged my son out there to witness the beauty and miracle of nature to increase his appreciation of God’s hand in our backyard. He didn’t actually thank me, but I felt the thankfulness emanating from his little heart.)
The exceedingly good news is that there is already another bud forming….. so in May, I’ll have continual hot pink yummy eye candy to behold.
April is so wonderfully warm and inviting in Phoenix…. leads to the illusion that summer might linger off in the distance a while longer! Makes me want to sit in the backyard swing and forget the laundry, the homeshooled youngin’s, cooking, cleaning, carpooling, etc., etc., etc.
The name of the following flower is still a mystery. Please share your wisdom in the comment section concerning the name of said purple flower.
That is all. Hasta luego.
Tags: backyard, flower garden, garden, gardening, gerber daisy, God, homeschool, homeschooling, hot pink, laundry, lobelia, mom, mystery, Phoenix, raising boys, summer, thankfulness
My Sister's Jar 
April 15, 2010 at 8:07 pm |
I love the blue pots with the blue flowers… looks great!
June 13, 2010 at 5:33 pm |
Yvette remembered… the purple flower is called STATICE. Thanks, Yvette.