tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post8381035559331205279..comments2024-03-27T21:43:18.817-04:00Comments on Mille Fiori Favoriti: A Hydrangea SummerPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-28940056618238449082012-07-17T21:22:58.661-04:002012-07-17T21:22:58.661-04:00It has been a bountiful season for the hydrangeas....It has been a bountiful season for the hydrangeas. We have lace cap bushes that are easily 9 feet across. And the oak hydrangeas! They took over the front bed. I think I may have elephants living under them.Loretta a/k/a Mrs. Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214167409578390500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-66877782399118656772012-07-17T19:34:38.110-04:002012-07-17T19:34:38.110-04:00Your bush is gorgeous! I love them! I have two of ...Your bush is gorgeous! I love them! I have two of them, but they are still very small. I don't know how they are faring with me gone all summer so far. I go home in two days, then we are heading out for three days, just hubby and I.<br />Your photos of lovely of the hydrangeas, I wonder why they are purple instead of pink!<br />Have a wonderful week!<br />Hugs, CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984727854409721822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-71136488264572969812012-07-17T10:05:56.962-04:002012-07-17T10:05:56.962-04:00Your soil could be changing its acidity. You get p...Your soil could be changing its acidity. You get pink blooms in chalky alkaline soils. The blue blooms come when you have a more acidic soil or add ericacious compost. I love hydrangeas. You have a real beauty there.<br /><br />Hugs Pat- anniversaries are hard for those of us left behind.Houseelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524577322507027554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-19311021823530737842012-07-17T09:29:06.099-04:002012-07-17T09:29:06.099-04:00ps - thanks for stopping by my blog. If you link b...ps - thanks for stopping by my blog. If you link back you will see I have added a comment and a link about damper!<br />cheers!Jill Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484965955166744702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-86717933859890883292012-07-17T07:52:47.003-04:002012-07-17T07:52:47.003-04:00Your hydrangeas are indeed lovely. It has been te...Your hydrangeas are indeed lovely. It has been terribly in IN but here in Billings last night where we are visiting it rained and is cool. My flowers are doing well mostly because Ron tends them diligently! Have a wonderful day! CathyA Bit of the Blarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418671116015181693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-2351834790563564432012-07-17T07:19:13.615-04:002012-07-17T07:19:13.615-04:00That is one of my all time favorite scriptures, Pa...That is one of my all time favorite scriptures, Pat. Amen. Your mom lives on in your heart... <br /><br />LOVE your hydrangeas! WOW! So very beautiful. The acidity of the soil affects the colors... like litmus paper I think. blessings ~ tanna<br />ps thank you. :)Tannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-25381302249280783882012-07-17T06:22:42.302-04:002012-07-17T06:22:42.302-04:00WOW...your hydrangeas are DAZZLING, Pat! Gorgeous...WOW...your hydrangeas are DAZZLING, Pat! Gorgeous...and so big! We're thinking of getting a new hydrangea for the garden since we're having to replant a flower bed after losing some plants/flowers to winter. It's been a dull, rainy summer here. Oftentimes feeling like autumn...We're waiting for real summer to kick in! Happy Week ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-20547592631584052352012-07-17T06:16:36.867-04:002012-07-17T06:16:36.867-04:00That is a beautiful bush. So many blooms. As other...That is a beautiful bush. So many blooms. As others have said it is something to do with the acidity of the soil, which dictates blue or pink. <br />It is not very hot here, since it is winter. I was cold on Sunday when I climbed the Sydney harbour Bridge.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-85709900689837721192012-07-17T00:31:45.564-04:002012-07-17T00:31:45.564-04:00Lovely hydrangeas. I am never lucky growing them. ...Lovely hydrangeas. I am never lucky growing them. I too miss my mom!Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-84056699670348188612012-07-16T23:31:48.354-04:002012-07-16T23:31:48.354-04:00Even my husband has noticed how much bluer the hyd...Even my husband has noticed how much bluer the hydrangas seem this year...and that is saying a lot LOL!<br />Last week he called me from two towns away to tell me I had to come and drive down a certain road just to look at the flowers...they were spectacular indeed and I got lunch out of it too:)GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-48657592420775760392012-07-16T22:16:46.554-04:002012-07-16T22:16:46.554-04:00Gorgeous Pat!
My mothers birthday also just past o...Gorgeous Pat!<br />My mothers birthday also just past on July 8. <br />Hugsanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-53233718860335323892012-07-16T21:07:47.683-04:002012-07-16T21:07:47.683-04:00Hydrangeas are my favorite flowers. I love the var...Hydrangeas are my favorite flowers. I love the variety of colors and the big beautiful blooms. I know you'll always miss your beautiful mother. I sure miss my Dad. Sweet hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-37317209422719546972012-07-16T20:05:28.973-04:002012-07-16T20:05:28.973-04:00Hot here as well but a good hydrangea summer too. ...Hot here as well but a good hydrangea summer too. I love the first photo and the change in colour will be due to the acidity of your soil - something must have changed it.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-3104406447738547852012-07-16T19:43:18.408-04:002012-07-16T19:43:18.408-04:00What a beautiful version of a traditional blessing...What a beautiful version of a traditional blessing and an equally beautiful photo of your mother. I love hydrangeas and hope someday they will grow in my garden.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747219456841194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-65966578461676458492012-07-16T17:36:18.996-04:002012-07-16T17:36:18.996-04:00Hi Pat,
Your hydrangea is stunning. Sometimes ...Hi Pat, <br /><br /><br />Your hydrangea is stunning. Sometimes they bloom in a big way. My sister's are doing the same thing. Your photos are lovely as well.<br /><br />We never get over missing our moms do we? It has been 25 years and I still miss my mom so much. My mom would be in her 90's as well.<br /><br />Happy wonderful hydrangeas,<br />Hugs, JenneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496069719875179788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-85667054153087539902012-07-16T17:12:46.121-04:002012-07-16T17:12:46.121-04:00Happy birthday to your dear mother.
I am so jeal...Happy birthday to your dear mother. <br /><br />I am so jealous of your hydrangeas. I *love* hydrangeas and can't get them to grow for anything. But then again, I can't even get my zucchini to grow, so that's telling you something (and probably far more than I should admit).<br /><br />Lovely stuff, Pat! Thank you so, so much for linking to the GRAND Social! It's an honor to have you join us!Lisa @ Grandmas Briefshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969179155988148054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-37570914022662983682012-07-16T16:46:38.744-04:002012-07-16T16:46:38.744-04:00That change in colour is strange!! Boom & Gary...That change in colour is strange!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-85148611901900359872012-07-16T16:33:40.613-04:002012-07-16T16:33:40.613-04:00Beautiful, beautiful flowers! I've heard that...Beautiful, beautiful flowers! I've heard that the soil nutrients help determine the color of the flowers. I'm not sure if that is accurate, but it does make sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-11411946407439853612012-07-16T14:59:57.081-04:002012-07-16T14:59:57.081-04:00Your hydrangea are beautiful! While I'm in sou...Your hydrangea are beautiful! While I'm in southern California we have had a very mild summer and this is the first in 7 years that my hydrangea has done so well! But for me -- it is the Summer of the Lilies! That's whats growing here!~Kc Waddellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709391347762297764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-86639093992803273842012-07-16T14:23:05.580-04:002012-07-16T14:23:05.580-04:00Your hydrangea is gorgeous! My grandmother had hyd...Your hydrangea is gorgeous! My grandmother had hydrangea growing on both sides of her back steps. She tossed her coffee grounds on one side which meant one was pink and the other was blue.Vicki @ Grams Made Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830960886130900689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-39722211635453137592012-07-16T14:05:13.626-04:002012-07-16T14:05:13.626-04:00I love your hydrangeas! Visiting from Blue Monday...I love your hydrangeas! Visiting from Blue Monday.<br /><br />Please come and see my BLUES at <a href="http://www.sailorsmusings.com/2012/07/stylish-ziploc.html" rel="nofollow">Pleasurable Hobbies</a> blog. Have a great week ahead.Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-55569166109650331782012-07-16T13:04:29.657-04:002012-07-16T13:04:29.657-04:00Lovely flowers, great shots!
Visiting for Blue Mo...Lovely flowers, great shots!<br /><br />Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..<br /><br />http://www.harpsterschronicle.com/2012/07/beach-ball.htmlcassandrasminicornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194371957609968162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-18857235980503640002012-07-16T10:52:47.380-04:002012-07-16T10:52:47.380-04:00Ah, Pat. Happy birthday to your mother in heaven....Ah, Pat. Happy birthday to your mother in heaven.♥ She was a July girl, too. Just like me and my mother.<br /><br />Girl, that is one gorgeous hydrangea. Now I will know how to find you. Your house is the one with that stunning bloomer out front.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535622044396271722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-73008869896877881532012-07-16T10:48:41.599-04:002012-07-16T10:48:41.599-04:00Oh Pat, I sure wish that I was your neighbor so th...Oh Pat, I sure wish that I was your neighbor so that I could take you up on your offer. My home would be filled with those beautiful blooms!<br /><br />My father used to grow hydrangeas, and I remember that the color blue comes from lack of or increase of acid in the soil. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing these beautiful blues. <br /><br />Happy Blue Monday!SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-466745446436336552012-07-16T10:41:28.226-04:002012-07-16T10:41:28.226-04:00I love hydrangeas. My daughter used to call them t...I love hydrangeas. My daughter used to call them the pompom flowers which always made me laugh.<br /><br />Thanks for your visit. You asked about my photos being high def. They were all shot with my iPhone, which has an HDR feature (high dynamic range) but I rarely if ever use it, because it requires a double exposure and the HDR image is almost always out of focus with shadowing from trying to put the two images together. <br /><br />I do sometimes use an app called Snapseed, developed by NikSoftware (actually Nikon) which I love. It has some great effects that can be done in photoshop but with a lot more work. I'm kind of a "purist", so if I'm shooting with my big camera, any work I do is in Photoshop, but with the iPhone I "allow" myself the liberty of playing around more since the image quality (although great by comparison to what point and shoots used to be) is never as good as with the Nikon.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!anitamombanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705021153044549156noreply@blogger.com