The blues have it!
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| Barleria obtusa, aka bush violet |
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| Barleria obtusa closeup |
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| Another bush violet flowering exuberantly |
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| Eustoma grandiflorum, aka lisianthus, making a comeback |
Many of our neighbors are going for the blues too.
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| Ipomoea, aka morning glory |
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| Plumbago here, there, and everywhere (except my garden) |
It's lovely to see blue flowers in my garden at this time of year, as well as in my neighbors' gardens. Are those the only blues of interest at the moment? Not at all! With three games already clinched, the Los Angeles Dodgers could win the World Series in Game 4, set to start as I file this post for publication tomorrow morning - or that could take another game or two. And next Tuesday is Election Day in the US - a blue wave would be wonderful to see but I'll settle for a win when all the votes are counted. I'm registered as an independent but I'm acting blue all the way down the ballot this year.
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We need to find joy where we can, so Go Dodgers! And that's despite the fact I know absolutely nothing whatsoever about baseball.
ReplyDeleteThat said, I enjoy listening to the play-by-play on the radio... it has a calming rhythm to it, especially in Spanish (which I don't speak).
Lovely blue flowers all around your neighborhood. I'm 'blue' inside and out and hope not to suffer a case of the 'blues' in the near future.
Chavli
So true, Chavli! I don't pay much attention to any sport reporting but I can't help supporting the home team when they're this close to the championship. The Yankees won yesterday's game but the odds are the Dodgers will come through in the end.
DeleteI love blue in the garden. Your bush violet is lovely. I can't wait for the election to be done.
ReplyDeleteI'd like an end to the suspense on the election too, Tracy, although I can't help worry about the aftermath, whoever wins. The nation needs to regain some civility in our interactions with one another on all subjects.
DeleteGo blue! (fingers, toes, eyes, etc all crossed)
ReplyDeleteMine too, Loree.
DeleteBlue serenity go blue!
ReplyDeleteCertainly better than orange chaos!
DeleteYay, Vote blue. Love your bush violet. I found more forget-me-nots this afternoon next to black and blue salvia, making me so happy.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a beautiful combination, Susie!
DeleteThe little Barleria you gave me a while back has grown very well. No flowers yet, but the plant is happy and healthy. Yes blue is a favorite of mine too, in the garden and otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the Barleria is alive and growing, HB! Once it gets going, it does self-seed but I've found it easy to control. Blue is always a welcome element in the garden, especially at this time of year.
DeleteI always liked lisianthus, though I don't think I ever tried it in the garden. Might be time to do so. The plumbago reminds me a little bit of a hydrangea - maybe a similar vibe for those who in warmer regions who can't grow hydrangeas reliably in their garden.
ReplyDeletePlumbago isn't nearly as interesting (or variable) as the Hydrangeas we saw in the Puget Sound gardens, Jerry. That said, if I had a big enough spot for it, I might plant one. I tried it in a pot but it wasn't happy for long.
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