Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Buds of Beauty

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This time of year holds promises of wonderfully full bunches of hydrangeas to spread in different containers around the house. Very easy to dry by just clipping them and placing them into a vase with NO water. Their colors are so serene and each bloom is special in its own little way. Just love them……

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30 comments:

  1. fiberdoodlesAugust 23, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    So beautiful! I just wish I could get mine to bloom

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  2. Kathy SueAugust 23, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Beautiful. I just love how they look .You really did good with those. love you,Kathy

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  3. Mimi SueAugust 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful pictures. Hydrangeas don't grow very well here in the dry air of Utah. Wish they did. One of my favorite flowers. Mimi

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  4. AntiqueChaseAugust 23, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I have ZERO luck drying them... tried everything. they just wilt and turn brown... :(

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  5. Julie HarwardAugust 23, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    So pretty in the metal bucket/vase...nice contrast1 ;D

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  6. DukeAugust 24, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    They're just beautiful! Mom needs to give this a try! Thank you!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  7. ClaudiaAugust 24, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I love hydrangeas, too, Becky. I haven't brought any in as yet - but they are blooming away in the garden. I love the look of them in your metal/tin vase.

    xo
    Claudia

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  8. DawnAugust 24, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Love the old metal look with the white. So pretty!

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  9. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsAugust 24, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I love hydrangeas....i love the galvanized sap bucket yours are in.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  10. Changes in the windAugust 24, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Pretty...very pretty. Have never tried to dry them but just might one day.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    WOW, I adore Hydrangeas but this year mine hardly bloom. So disappointing. How did you get yours blue? Can I ask if your galvanized vase is vintage? I want one!!!! Heehhheeee
    Jan

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  12. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    AntiqueChase,
    I know why you aren't having luck drying them. You have to harvest the flowers in the fall. You will have NO luck if you try to dry them in spring and summer. I usually cut my flowers in late Sept or even mid October. You can hang them upside down or I even arrange them in vases how I like to display them. Hope this helps.
    Jan

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  13. Sweet Cottage DreamsAugust 24, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    jan, thank you for the tips! yes, i wait till about now through fall to cut them.

    xxoo

    ps: the galvanized piece is not old, but i have left it outside for the past few years and it has taken on a nice warm patina.

    xxoo

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  14. LindaAugust 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Wonderful...I had blooms but I was afraid of cutting them too early...then they were gone...there's always next year I guess!

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  15. Elizabeth and Gary August 24, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Becky,
    I love hydrangeas...the blue ones..
    I tried growing them once but I had no luck..no green thumb.
    The are truly a beautiful flower.
    I have been thinking of you...XO
    Big hugs, Elizabeth

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  16. ElsieAugust 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Becky I cut mine every year before the color gets out of them and do the same thing. I use them all year until the next ones bloom and I start all over again. Yours are
    beautiful and I love what you have them in.

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  17. MichaeleAugust 24, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Beautifully displayed!

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  18. DeborahAugust 24, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing1

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  19. GranthamLynnAugust 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Oh how pretty. Thanks for sharing!
    I always enjoy!
    Have a great Thursday.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  20. DeborahAugust 24, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Yours are beautiful Becky!!
    Im waiting for some from my Mommas garden. :)
    I love when they are dried too!
    Hugs!

    Deborah xoxo

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  21. PondsideAugust 24, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    They are lovely - and the galvanized holder is perfect. You've inspired me to get out and clip some of my hydrangeas.

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  22. becky up the hillAugust 24, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Hydrangeas keep us California gardeners hopping! Just returned from Oregon Coast, where they grow like weeds.

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  23. Vickie @ Ranger 911August 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    My favorite is Annabelle. I love to cut them while they are still green to bring some happy color indoors during our long gray winters.

    Your photos are beautiful!

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  24. Simply ShelleyAugust 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Very pretty Becky...they grace your home wonderfully.....blessings

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  25. KathiAugust 25, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    They are so pretty. I agree, each one has its own stunning color. Kathi

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  26. EmmaAugust 25, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    i adore them too! Martin & the magpie is full of them this week...im enjoying seeing the season start to change....i heart Autumn
    hugs, Emma xxx

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  27. VeeAugust 25, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Look at the color on those last blooms...subtle and lovely. Gather lots...

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  28. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    GORGEOUS centerpiece! :)

    ~Liz

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  29. WalkyriaAugust 27, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Great idea!! It`s very preety!!!
    Kisses
    Wal

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  30. Ricki TreleavenAugust 28, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I have never tried drying hydrangeas before. Now that I am growing them, maybe I should try!

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