Thursday, August 25, 2011

A Bit of This and A Bit of That

I noticed this not so pretty bloom on Cecile Brunner the other day.


This flower didn't stop growing, and produced another bud right on top of it.  This phenomenon is called proliferation. Proliferation is not a disease but a chance mutation and is most often seen in roses. Some roses seem to be more susceptible to it than others, especially in spring, although all in all it is still a pretty rare sight (thank goodness!).

Unfortunately, upsetting things happen not only to roses. I injured my leg pretty badly last week, and so have been mostly absent from blogosphere, as well as all other computer-related activities because sitting has been pretty uncomfortable.

September Morn, a hybrid tea

Not only that, but standing on one leg and holding a heavy camera steady has proven to be beyond me, so I can't really take any good pictures anymore.

Lyda rose, a shrub

Hopefully, things will be back to normal in a week or two. I am looking forward to catching up with all my virtual friends. I miss you all!

A delphinium
Posted by Masha at 11:12 AM
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28 comments:

  1. Toni - Signature GardensAugust 25, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Oh, no, so sorry about the injury! Your flowers and the photos and the blog will be there when you get back to health; take care of yourself!!

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  2. organicgardendreamsAugust 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Masha, I was wondering what happened to you, since it is unusual that you do not post for a week or so. I am so sorry to read that my concerns were justified and you badly injured your leg. I am wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. Your photos are stunning as usual. I love, love, love the blue delphinium!
    Christina

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  3. Dani P.August 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    So sorry, Masha, for your leg. Hope everything will be ok soon. Get well. We will wait, for your amazing photos. Hugs !

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  4. Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade GardensAugust 25, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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  5. Christine @ the Gardening BlogAugust 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Oh no Masha - I actually was wondering why you were so quiet. I hope its nothing too serious? Please take care of yourself and rest that leg. We will all be here when you feel up to blogging regularly again xxx

    PS: I LOVE the shot of your Delphinium. Just beautiful. xxx

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  6. kaisu marjattaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    kauniita ruusuja.. kiitos.

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  7. Casa MariposaAugust 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    All my sympathies! I hope your feeling better soon. :o)

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  8. HolleyGardenAugust 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Sorry to hear of your injury. Take it easy - and make your family wait on you hand and foot! ;) Really, I do hope you heal quickly and easily. I had missed you, but thought you were just busy with family things. Your delphinium pic is amazing, and what fun to find a proliferation!

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  9. ProfessorRoushAugust 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Masha, hope you're up and around soon. Ditto on the shot of the Delphinum...love that blue!

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  10. GigaAugust 25, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Twoja noga ma mnie słuchać, a ja jej każę szybko zdrowieć, by właściciel jej szybko wrócił do nas. No była mowa do nogi, a teraz do Ciebie: jest mi bardzo, bardzo przykro, ze cierpisz. Jestem optymistka i wierzę w to, że szybko wrócisz do zdrowia.Pozdrawiam całym moim sercem

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  11. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    So sorry for your injury Masha. I am wishing you a speedy recovery and btw, your photos look good.

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  12. greggoAugust 25, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I hope you heal quickly. Nice photos even with one leg .

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  13. Jo_PyweedAugust 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Masha - sorry to hear that you injured your leg. I hope you recover soon. Take care.

    - Jo

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  14. Garden SenseAugust 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Very sorry to hear about your leg :( Hope you'll be up and around soon! The blue of that delphinium is incredible!

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  15. GabiAugust 26, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Masha, szybkiego powrotu do zdrowia... pozdrawiam...

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  16. sweetbayAugust 26, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I'm sorry to hear about your injury! Try to take it easy and I hope you feel better soon.

    I enjoyed the beautiful photos that you posted today. Such a gorgeous study of a delphinium.

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  17. carlaAugust 26, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Hope your leg feels better soon! Carla

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  18. GirlSproutAugust 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Sorry to hear you hurt yourself. The photo of the delphinium is stunning. Feel better!

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  19. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenAugust 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Masha, I hope that your leg is better soon! The photographs are wonderful despite the fact that you are a bit wobbly.

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  20. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    So sorry, for your leg.
    I hope you recover soon.

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  21. AlistairAugust 29, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I am sorry to hear of your injury Masha, just take it easy and you will be back to normal before you know it. Hope your Rose also gets well.

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  22. CorinaAugust 29, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Sorry to hear about that, hope you will get better soon.I love that Lyda rose, so simple and beautifull.

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  23. The GardenerAugust 29, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Ditto feel better soon... Ditto, ditto make family wait on you.

    CCG

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  24. Paper roses from ParisAugust 30, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Really wonderful pictures and roses!

    Regards Janny.

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  25. Brooke's Rose GardenAugust 30, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Masha, So very sorry to hear about your injury that prevents you from doing what you love. I can sure understand as I have off and on knee problems. Get well soon.
    Brooke

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  26. catharine HowardAugust 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    My first proper red of your blog - what happened to you? sounds serious. Particularly alluring delphinium shot. Get better!

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  27. Blooming Rose MusingsAugust 31, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I hope you feel better soon. I had knee surgery three weeks ago so I am taking it easy too. Very painful area! Take care.

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  28. sherryocalaSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Oh, Masha, I'm sorry to have missed this post and sorry that you've been laid up. No fun!! Your photos are still lovely though. Hope you'll be good as new soon.

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I am so glad you have stopped by!

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