Saturday, September 3, 2011

Glory, Glory, Morning Glory


September has arrived!

Earlier this summer

I came across this lovely fence . . .




Where Morning Glory vines were twining

their way in and out among the

ornamental fleur de lys.



Delicate blue bell shaped flowers opened to the morning sun,



And peeked from within the mass of heart shaped leaves.



Morning Glory ~ September Birth Flower

Welcome September!

Wishing all a safe and fun holiday weekend!

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

59 comments:

  1. SoniaSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    Oh I love morning glories..even though they try to take over my garden! I selectively pull out what I don't want and I have a few vines that are starting to bloom...heavenly blue and a deep purple are my favs! Happy Septmeber...our temps are going from 100 today to a high of 85 tomorrow!! Hope you get cooler weather too..this is my favorite time of year.

    Miss Bloomers

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  2. Barbara F.September 3, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Hi Sarah, this is a sweet and lovely post! Happy Weekend, xo

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  3. Sissie's Shabby CottageSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Hi Sarah,
    The flowers are so lovely. Isn't it a wonderful time of year to renew and refresh our hearts and souls! I love the fall and I'm looking forward to it's beautiful rewards.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Your morning glories are lovely, Sarah. I hope you have avery happy September!

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  5. Blondie's JournalSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love morning glories...they ask for so little. I have them on my back porch trellis...almost the same color as these! Lovely, Sarah! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. DebbiedoosSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks for sharing that lovely flower Sarah! Great captures. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. MarySeptember 3, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Sarah~ I was just noticing some wild growing morning glories on my morning walk at the lake with the dogs! I didn't realize they were September's flower~ it is good for the soul to see their bright blooms & heart shaped foliage!
    Wishing you a happy Labor Day weekend!

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  8. a quiet lifeSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    i love morning glories, good thing they are so INVASIVE HERE! nothing wrong with loads of beautiful blue greeting you everyday~

    happy holiday weekend to you~

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  9. BabsSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I'm loving your photos of the Morning Glory vines. They look so pretty on the fence.
    I tried some last year and they were pretty on the pergola, but didn't plant any this year.
    Hope you have a nice Labor Day,
    Babs

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  10. JojoSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    And how beautiful a flower for September! Hope you are enjoying this last big summer weekend.

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  11. Sylvia KSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I do love the morning glory and particularly the blue ones! Such delightful captures, Sarah, and a wonderful flower for September. And, yes, do enjoy the Labor Day Weekend -- what's left of it!


    Sylvia

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  12. Denise at Forest ManorSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    This is a great post, Sarah. The Morning Glories are so pretty! I'm a September birthday, and it's my favorite month of the year. I love anything with fleur de lys, especially wrought iron fences. Thanks for sharing and Happy Seasonal Sunday!

    Denise

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  13. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I love your photos. The colors are beautiful.

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  14. PondsideSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    I love Morning Glories, but we only have white ones. Blue flowers must be stunning.

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  15. LynnSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Very pretty Sarah! Love the purples morning glories come in-enjoy:@)

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  16. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    THESE have to be my favorite vine. They don't do well here in Minnesota, at least not in my yard! teeeheeee...but I remember in Los Angeles, they really looked beautiful, a whole WALL hugged in morning glory....

    Thank you dearest for your visit. I cannot, no...I REFUSE to believe summer is over!

    BLESSINGS, Anita

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  17. The TablescaperSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love morning glories. These are so beautiful, particularly with the touch of pink in the petals. Gorgeous fence. Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  18. PriscillaSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love, love, love Morning Glories. I even love the way they smell. If I had a garden, I'd plant them EVERY year.
    For now, I'll just have to enjoy yours. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. La Table De NanaSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I too love Morning Glories..They take forever to take off here and not every seed takes..one took here..I have one vine growing and some buds..at last..soon frost will hyjack the rest:(
    They really are ethereally beautiful.

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  20. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Hi Sarah,
    I didn't knew that the name of thos beauties is Morning Glory. What a pretty name for that plant. I love the delicate blues, it is like a summer heaven.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  21. MaggieSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Just delightful, Sarah, love the fence too.

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  22. MarigeneSeptember 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Morning glories scaling the trellis on the back porch is what sold me on our house 10 years ago!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    one of my favorites Morning glories are spectacular i love the heart shaped leaves
    KAT

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  24. The French HutchSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Sarah, What beautiful photographs. The Morning Glory vines are a lovely color and finding them on the fleur de lys fence was was an added bonus. A great way to welcome September! Lovely post.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  25. KathleenSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    How beautiful! I have never had luck growing them, I must try again!

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  26. Alison @ The PolohouseSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    So pretty! Love the shade of blue that a morning glory has.....so gorgeous.
    I have not had luck growing these either! Only my clematis comes back for me each year.
    xx
    A

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  27. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Morning glories are such sweet flowers! Your photographs are amazing!

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  28. RettabugSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Ooooo, one of my most favorite flowers! Love the Frenchy Fence, too.

    Last year, I had them covering my trellis but I tried planting them again this year & they didn't germinate. :(
    I have no idea why. Sad. I'll try again, though, in the spring.

    Hope you're cooling off a little & praying for some rain to come your way. Sure wish we could share ours...we've got plenty.

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  29. Kim, USASeptember 5, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    These is so pretty. And yes September is here and yes we have 55F here MI. ^_^

    Blue Monday

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  30. SmilingSallySeptember 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    There are so few blue blooms that this is super special.

    Happy Blue Monday, Sarah!

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  31. Nancy's NotesSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Hello Sarah! What a spectacular "Morning Glory! I've always loved this flower and have not had in my garden in years! What wonderful photographs! I can still hear my daddy saying, "Good Morning, Glory!" This truly brought back a special memory.

    I've so miss your charming blog and I'm glad to be back! Thanks for dropping in to see me.

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  32. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Beautiful! I'm so glad things are getting more temperate where you are. September really is a beautiful month.

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    a beautiful weed that I love. I planted some hybrid morning glories last year and the flowers were huge and a brilliant blue. I replanted the saved seeds this year but they didn't even come up. :)

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  34. RhondaSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    How lovely and refreshing! I remember when I was little, we lived in the country and was able to burn our garbage in a big metal can away from the house. I didn't like taking the garbage out to the can, but it was always worth it in the mornings just to see the beautiful morning glories growing all around the can.
    Rhonda

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  35. Fifi FlowersSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    J'adore morning glories!!!

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  36. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Sarah!

    I love blue morning glories when they wind up a trellis or fence this way. Happy September! I came back to a cool and rainy NYC from a hot and sunny Denver. Autumn is in the air.

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  37. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Beautiful morning glories and beautiful fence, and how great that you took time to notice them and photograph them. I hope the fires aren't anywhere close to you. laurie

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  38. SaunSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Nice pictures of the morning glories they are so pretty.

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  39. xinexSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Such pretty flowers but they take over everything In my gazebo so I've been pulling out most of them.... Christine

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  40. Bunny JeanSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Morning Glory vines are beautiful, in the right place. They do love to sprawl out!

    I think when they are in a natural setting or along a fence is just perfect!

    Thanks for joining this Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    @ Bunny Jean's Decor and More!
    (my MAIN blog)

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  41. LVSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    It would be nice waking up to a morning glory like this.

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  42. KarenSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Oh...I love morning glories. I used to have them climbing my fences, but then along came our dog, I had to rip them all out. The seeds are poisonous. Beautiful photos!

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  43. WhyCuzICanSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    How pretty! Love morning glories!

    Visiting from Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop Linky Party today,
    :) Suzanne in NW IL

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  44. Anita at Cedar Hill September 7, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Those morning glories are so beautiful and peaceful.

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  45. Pat@BPMSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Gorgeous morning glory, Sarah!

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  46. MarySeptember 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Hoping you are safe with the terrible fires nearby perhaps - please let us know. So very sad to see people losing their homes - this year has certainly been a terrible one for weather around the nation.

    Love your pics of the morning glories - mine are not blossoming as prolifically this year, however the huge white moon flowers entwined around them are spectacular!

    Sarah, you are in our thoughts and prayers. When is our trip dear?
    Hugs, Mary

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  47. Natasha in OzSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Happy September to you too, Sarah! I hope the month has started beautifully for you.

    I am enjoying the gorgeous springtime weather and am counting down to a short beach holiday next weekend. I love September!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  48. JacquelineSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I just love the color of this fence! It is so pretty and the fleur de lys toppers are beautiful! What beautiful morning glories and the colors go so well with the fence. I love that you shared this with us.

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  49. Ann from On Sutton PlaceSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love morning glories. Thanks for linking up to Open House Party. Happy Friday!

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  50. Honey at 2805September 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Your morning glories are indeed glorious and isn't that a wonderful fence?

    Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday. Your participation makes the party more successful. I appreciate you!

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  51. lvroftiquesSeptember 9, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    How lovely! And the fence of fleur de lis is really wonderful too! Vanna

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  52. EllenSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    What beautiful pictures of a beautiful flower. I love the fence, reminds me of an old cemetary of my childhood.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  53. DebbieSeptember 10, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    For no particular reason, I have always thought that morning glories were "story book" flowers. They enchant me.

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  54. DarlaSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Love Morning Glorys.

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  55. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    What a beautiful post, I'd love to stumble upon that glorious vine of morning glories covering the fence.
    Gorgeous!
    Patti

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  56. SueSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    I remember these from my childhood, but haven't seen any since! So pretty... Maybe I should find some for the backyard slope that abuts the park behind me. :-) Thanks for sharing, Sarah.

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  57. The Charm of HomeSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Sarah,
    Your morning glories are beautiful. We have them going crazy too in the garden. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  58. Liz @ Sit With Me In My GardenSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I missed this post! What beautiful flowers....I have an arbor full of the vine but so far no flowers. What a wonderful combination, morning glories and fleur-de- lis....love it!

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  59. Bolsas por mayoreoJuly 13, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I love, love, love Morning Glories. I even love the way they smell. If I had a garden, I'd plant them EVERY year.
    For now, I'll just have to enjoy yours. Thanks for sharing.

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