Thursday, September 15, 2011

Un Petit Quelque Chose ~ Plumes of Bloom

Pampas grass,Cortaderia  selloana  in our climate can be a a true garden thug, but I just can't resist some of its great qualities. This plant seems to survive without any water and then in fall when little else is happening produces these wonderful, long lasting, plumes of bloom. The one you see here is a miniature variety and I was fortunate to have just the right place to put it.

This little greenhouse has been here for a long time, we bought it used and moved it on to the property. I have always thought it was very cute...and useful...the best of both worlds.








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17 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! I want to see more of that amazing greenhouse. I'm continually surprised at your lovely setting. Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.

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  2. What a sweet greenhouse. The Great Dane made a collection of interesting windows with the intention of making a greenhouse. That is not going to happen, now, so I am in the process of getting rid of the windows. Perhaps someday I'll find a lovely little greenhouse on ebay.

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  3. I feel honoured that you share this space with us...
    a green house is in my dreams.

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  4. Hello Adrienne:
    Like you, we have always found Pampas Grass to be something of a monster and have, in the past, cut our hands to ribbons whilst trying to remove it. But, as you say here, it is so valuable for its end of season plumes and your small variety sounds to be much more manageable.

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  5. I love the greenhouse Adrienne. Esquisite.

    We have two or three varieties of grass. I love it. It is beautiful in all seasons. And, it is even beautiful, this year, in a very hot and dry weather Summer. I love how the grass looks in snow, as well.

    Our grasses are the smaller variety.

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  6. Both the greenhouse and the pampas grass are beautiful!
    I love your footbath centerpiece too.

    Have a lovely weekend,
    Carolyn

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  7. Pampas grass is so beautiful. I've always wanted one of these for my yard. Your greenhouse is so charming! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  8. Your little green house is so cute! I love that Pampas grass too. My mom is redoing the landscaping in her front yard right now and I keep telling her that she needs to get some grasses. I love how they look when they blow in the wind.

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  9. Wow, that Pampas grass is amazing!

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  10. What a lovely little greenhouse and your Pampas grass is amazing.

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  11. Bonjour dear Adrienne!!!
    I would love to have a greenhouse in a sunny corner of the garden, so poetic and yes very useful to prepare seeds and plants for next seasons. ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  12. Stunning photograph! Your greenhouse is just lovely, with so much character. I love pampas grass myself, and sadly can't grow it where we live. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space.

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  13. Popped over from Dotties.....I've been a follower for sometime..but can't believe I've never stopped by here. Too many blog....so little time...LOL LOL

    It is lovely here....I see you are another gardner..like myself.....so much beauty out there......thanks for sharing yours.

    Jo

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  14. Very beautiful! It looks like a peaceful retreat. :)
    Jennelise

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  15. Settings of those different types of plants are amazing. Waiting to see more of that amazing greenhouse. It looks like a peaceful retreat, Those pampas grass is wonderful.

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  16. I would love to have a greenhouse - lucky you :) Lovely photo, as always :) XOL

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  17. What a lovely greenhouse, I would love to have one like yours!

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