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Jun. 11, 2008

Victory!

Posted in Garden Journal

The year's first bloom.

I think I have figured out why my Clematis is not as robust as I would like. I have come to the conclusion that the soil where it is planted is probably very impoverished. So my new plan is to spread some of my compost there and see if that helps. Looking back, I probably should have thought of that before I fist planted there. Hindsight is always 20/20. I'll be posting a garden update tomorrow. You won't believe the changes.

UPDATE: Thanks to Michelle's insightful comment, I now know that my Clematis is doing just fine for it's second season. Here is the saying she included in her comment.

The first year they 'sleep,'
The second year they 'creep',
and the next year they "Leap!"

Thanks again, Michelle!

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Jun. 11, 2008 - From Harmony Art Mom

Posted by Anonymous

So very pretty.

I'm looking forward to your next garden post.

Barb

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Posted by eclecticeducation

Beautiful!!! :)

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Jun. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by foxvalleyfamily

How old is your clematis/when did you plant it?
If it is 'young' you just need to be patient.

There is a rhyme about clematis vines.

The first year they 'sleep,'
The second year they 'creep',
and the next year they "Leap!"

(In other words.... they take a full 3 years before they really produce good blooms.) ;-)
I hope yours 'comes around' soon... It's lovely!

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Posted by psalms16vs2

It still looks very pretty. :)
JoAnn

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Jun. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mamakaren

And they are very finicky, I might add. They don't like change.
Love, Mom

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Jun. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kimalita

The bloom is beautiful!

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Welcome to my happy little place to learn about the study of nature and all things beautiful. This is my personal nature journal, where I hope to record my fledgling journey as a naturalist and my appreciation for the Master Gardener's creation. I will also display some of my favorite paintings and list some of my favorite living books and quotes. I hope you will enjoy your visit.