Hi again…I am just getting ready to leave for my sons graduation and I wanted to post my 2 finished albums of my trips with my daughter and Diana before I boot out of here but am having trouble getting the program to cooperate..will post those later on.
Also you MUST see this beauty I discovered today in my garden. I almost forgot to take a photo of my one huge blossom on the tree peony this year. Its as big across as a dinner plate. The second photo shows Steves hand by it and Steve has HUGE hands. Its beginning to fade but I had to share this one.
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My name is Sandra Miller, and art is at the heart of everything I do. I create from my studio in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where life is shared with my husband Steve and our charming “Dog in the Kitchen,” Ihana—my constant muse and taste-tester behind the scenes of this creative journey.
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Hi Salwa, Kathe and Cathy!!!! Boy do I miss you girls!!!! Kathe I wish I had time while I was in Mpls to touch bases with you. That week flew by WAY too fast.
I can give you girls both a start off this tree peony that is a shrub form. Slightly smaller flowers but more profuse bloom. Just let me know if you want one. Hardy to zone 3!!!!!
Salwa, how is our Egyptian princess of the Jools doing????
That is soooooooo beautiful!!! I have never seen one that huge! It is so good to get back out in the garden after spending so much of last summer pregnant and inside in the air conditioning!! Haven’t talked to you for so long!
Now that is the most beautiful peony blossom i have seen in a long time. a tree peony? think I could do one like that in Minnesota? the thing is……….the peonies i have (and they are over 50 years old) ….the blossoms dont last long enough. but they are one of the most gorgeous flowers i know. i love painting them…….and the photos do last forever.
lovely ,,awsome ,,,love you Sandraaaaaaaaaaaaa