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The Twelve Days of Christmas

Okay, this is such a crazy/busy season, and I don't really have time for foolishness right now. But this brand new, big dinnerplate dahlia just made me stop in my tracks and remember what life is all about. So I'm challenging myself to take a picture every day for the next 12 days of Christmas (or to dig back and find old photos if need be) to celebrate the season.

I hope this will be a gift for those of you who are snowbound, and I invite and challenge all of you to help me put together The Twelve Days of Christmas:

On the First Day of Christmas
Our Garden Gave To Us
This Dahlia in Asparagus

Comments (28)

  • catsrose
    9 years ago

    Great post. Can't wait to see tomorrow.

  • seil zone 6b MI
    9 years ago

    Pretty dahlia! I like the soft color of it.

    Merry Christmas!

  • rideauroselad OkanaganBC6a
    9 years ago

    OK Sow what, I'll supply the second day:

    On the Second Day of Christmas
    Our Garden Gave To Us
    Two Cup Shaped Rose Blooms...

    Merry Christmas Everyone!

    Rick

  • canadian_rose
    9 years ago

    On the Third Day of Christmas our Gardens gave to us....
    THREE!!! striped roses
    Two Cup-shaped Rose Blooms and a
    Dahlia in asparagus!!!

    BTW - the roses are Julio Iglesias

  • Sow_what? Southern California Inland
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    And a Dahlia Growing in Asparagus

    Rick, not only are your roses incredibly beautiful, you also saved the day (or at least the rhythm for the 12 days) since I was incapacitated yesterday from an injury. Which roses are those gorgeous, fat cups?

    You too, canadian_rose! I'm trying to type while flat on my back; enjoying your festive blooms. They're eyecatchers, like our dahlias!

    jannike

  • rideauroselad OkanaganBC6a
    9 years ago

    Sorry to hear you are injured Janike, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

    The two cup shaped rose blooms are the Austin rose Geoff Hamilton. Little scent to my nose, grows tall and a bit stingy with repeat, but when it blooms, there is no other rose quite like it, so it sits in the middle of a bed with the better bloomers surrounding it.

    PS, Glad to hear you Californians are finally getting some rain, though perhaps you would prefer it to be more gentle and prolonged, but never the less its rain. Going to be a White Christmas here.

    Cheers, Rick

  • seil zone 6b MI
    9 years ago

    I hope you feel better soon!

    No one posted for day four so I will do both four and five here to catch us up!

    Four Baby Blankets
    {{gwi:2121948}}

    and...wait for it...Five Golden Celebrations!

  • sara_ann-z6bok
    9 years ago

    Enjoying this thread, some beautiful pics everyone!

  • dublinbay z6 (KS)
    9 years ago

    Six Ladies of Shalott

    {{gwi:232521}}

    Kate

  • Alana8aSC
    9 years ago

    7 Rose du Roi!

  • canadian_rose
    9 years ago

    I'm loving this!!!
    Carol

  • dublinbay z6 (KS)
    9 years ago

    No candidates for #8?

    This pic of 8 Cora Stubbs peonies is the best I can do, so I'll offer it up.

    Eight pink peonies. (I'm not sure where we are on the melody, so if "eight Cora Stubbs peonies" works better rhythmically, go with that.)
    {{gwi:228927}}

    Carry on--but if we stall at #9, I should warn you that I have another pic of Cora Stubbs with 9 blooms--if needed!

    : )

    Kate

    This post was edited by dublinbay on Wed, Dec 17, 14 at 16:27

  • redwolfdoc_z5
    9 years ago

    Love this post!

  • canadian_rose
    9 years ago

    On the Ninth Day of Christmas our Gardens gave to us....
    Nine Paradise Founds,
    Eight Pink Peonies
    Seven Rose du Roi,
    Six Ladies of Shallot,
    FIVE GOOOOLDEN CELEBRATIONS!
    Four Baby Blankets
    Three striped roses
    Two Cup-shaped Rose Blooms and a
    Dahlia in asparagus!!!

    Yay!!
    Carol

  • redwolfdoc_z5
    9 years ago

    Best. Post. Ever!

  • jo_pyeweed (z9 SF Bay Area)
    9 years ago

    On the Tenth Day of Christmas our Gardens gave to us....

    Ten Blue Girls Gleaming
    Nine Paradise Founds
    Eight Pink Peonies
    Seven Rose du Roi
    Six Ladies of Shallot
    Five Golden Celebrations
    Four Baby Blankets
    Three striped roses
    Two Cup-shaped Rose Blooms and a
    Dahlia in Asparagus!!

    (I may have spoiled the rhythm with "Ten Blue Girls Gleaming, but "Ten Blue Girls" sounded worse!)

    This thread is so enjoyable !

    Jo

  • dublinbay z6 (KS)
    9 years ago

    "Gleaming" is just right! Perfect addition.

    And lovely rose bush.

    Kate

  • canadian_rose
    9 years ago

    I agree!! Gleaming is perfect - and what a wonderful rose bush! So many flowers, and all the way up and down. Well done!!
    Carol

  • catsrose
    9 years ago

    Eleven lilies leaping

  • dublinbay z6 (KS)
    9 years ago

    On the Twelfth Day of Christmas our Gardens gave to us....

    {{gwi:328591}}

    Twelve Edens climbing
    Eleven lilies leaping
    Ten Blue Girls Gleaming
    Nine Paradise Founds
    Eight Pink Peonies
    Seven Rose du Roi
    Six Ladies of Shallot
    FIVE GOOOOLDEN CELEBRATIONS!
    Four Baby Blankets
    Three striped roses
    Two Cup-shaped Rose Blooms and a
    Dahlia in Asparagus!!

    Merry Christmas everyone. : )

    Kate

  • canadian_rose
    9 years ago

    Yes, Merry Christmas everyone!!
    Carol

  • Ninkasi
    9 years ago

    lovely post everyone!

  • KarenPA_6b
    9 years ago

    What a wonderful Holiday spirit! And such beauitful show of flowers to accompany the song. I love it.

    Merry Christmas to all!

  • redwolfdoc_z5
    9 years ago

    Merry Christmas!

  • kentucky_rose zone 6
    9 years ago

    Great posts....Merry Christmas!

  • ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
    9 years ago

    Lovely pictures, and thank you to everyone who participated.
    Happy Holidays!

    Ingrid

  • Sow_what? Southern California Inland
    Original Author
    9 years ago

    Wow -- this came out fantastic -- great job! What a treat to make it back on and see this all put together with such beautiful gifts from our gardens. Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas!

    jannike

  • dove_song
    9 years ago

    Wonderful!!! Merry CHRISTmas you all. Peace on earth, and goodwill to all men, women and children. :)

    This post was edited by dove_song on Tue, Dec 23, 14 at 17:14