Thursday, October 18, 2012

Rhubarb flower

I have not been very successful growing rhubarb over the last couple of years
I got annoyed and moved the crowns this year
For the first time ever I have picked several bunches.
7 out of the 8 crowns moved have flourished
1 decided to flower!
Spring is here and the weeds are springing out of the ground
faster than I can pull them out.
 Dare I stand back and admire a weed free circle cause they will be back thicker,
stronger and more smothering before I can pat myself on the back.
The banksia rose that grows over this arch has been spectacular.
I have snow drifts of yellow petals all around the back door, in the hall way, bathroom....
It has been so beautiful and at times it looks like
a mop of yellow hair with the windows being the eyes and the door for a nose.
This next image does not quite tell that story.
I have to warn the family about the next image.
Dad died a couple of years ago and he has been on my mind a lot lately.
This photo was taken at my aunts funeral where they gave us champagne to sip whilst releasing balloons.
Was it circus or big band music that was played?

4 comments:

Annie said...

Our dear dad, love seeing his arms around you. I think of him nearly every day, and hear him in my thoughts, sometimes even in my words. I love him and miss him so much, as I know you do too.

Mitzi said...

Our Dads were such a huge part of our lives .. the space left without them is unable to be filled, a special place in our hearts for them alone. Oh ... and I found the spot to comment!!!

Gary's third pottery blog said...

oh my....your spring and our impending winter, sheesh :)

smartcat said...

What a great photo of you and your dad!
Ah rhubarb! Some say it will grow anywhere like a wee. Not so much....I still can't get it to take here.....maybe next year!
Keep those pictures of spring into summer.....they help keep me going through winter.