It's been a while since I've posted. The project management class I took last semester was a bear. I have one class this term and I will be done with my project management certificate program and hope I can do more blogging this year. As a graduation present to myself I booked a ticket to London in May so I can go see the Chelsea Flower Show during its Centennial or as the English call it, its Centenary. Tickets to the flower show are going fast! I'm glad I didn't wait until the last minute to buy them.
During my holiday break from class, work was chaotic in what are usually the slow months, November and December. Something went wrong with a system upgrade and I had my first 50-email email chain. Instead of divesting my inbox of old and unwanted emails, more were added.
It was bitterly cold last week so I thought I would post some pictures of the lemon Maximilian sunflowers that bloomed in my garden last fall. They are so warm and cheery looking.
They're are water hogs so I might need to find a good home for them and my echinacea, too. Last year my water bill skyrocketed during the summer. I don't know if it was the vegetable garden or having plants that needed more irrigation.
Or if I watered more frequently because I had the watering on timer for the drip system. I might need to pull out the water wasters and find some drought tolerant ground covers.
The flowers remind me of the theme song to the show Sesame Street.
Sunny Day
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Street?
I hope it's warmer in your neck of the woods!
During my holiday break from class, work was chaotic in what are usually the slow months, November and December. Something went wrong with a system upgrade and I had my first 50-email email chain. Instead of divesting my inbox of old and unwanted emails, more were added.
Sweepin' the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get,
How to get to Sesame Street?
I hope it's warmer in your neck of the woods!
Thanks for the Sunflower shots--I needed that, too. Congrats on your upcoming graduation. You deserve a special treat!
ReplyDeleteThis week has been warmer than I expected. The grey and cold days seem so bleak, the sunflowers are a nice pick me up. Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteAlmost done with classes - how wonderful. Sounds like the ideal treat to yourself to go to London. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
Thanks Cher! I missed all of my blogging friends when I was busy with school and work. I'm so glad to be in touch again.
DeleteWoohoo, just one class to go! What a great present to yourself. I hope you share pics of your London trip. Congrats on your upcoming graduation!
ReplyDeleteSchool seems so much harder now that I'm older and my brain has to work a little more, but I'm looking forward to being done with the program and going to London. Thanks for stopping by Angela!
DeleteGoing to the Chelsea Flower Show is so exciting! What a wonderful trip to plan! I hope your last class will be a breeze.
ReplyDeleteHolley, this class couldn't be as hard as the last one so I'm already relieved. I hope it's a breeze, too. Thanks for visiting.
DeletePrzyjemnego lotu do Londynu i pobytu tam. Kwiaty słoneczne są śliczne. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeletePrzyjemnego lotu do Londynu i pobytu tam. Kwiaty słoneczne są śliczne. Pozdrawiam.
Giga, thanks so much for saying hi! The sunflowers cheered me up and I will have great trip!
DeleteI was going to ask you if you were traveling to England when I saw your pins. What a great reward to yourself! It was a gorgeous 68 sunny degrees here today and it felt like spring. Love the sunflowers! I have them in my garden too and the butterflies were all over them in the fall, especially the Monarchs. Glad your back!
ReplyDeleteKarin, I was in New Orleans a few weeks ago and the weather was in high 50s and 60s. Enjoy your warmth and humidity in Georgia. Thanks for saying hello!
DeleteWhat a dream! To go to England for that show! You will have a blast, I'm sure...I would not make a good adult student, I sure admire you.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a good payer of attention as my niece says!
So good to see you back!
Sis
Sissy, I think this will be my last class for a while. The neurons don't seem to be firing as quickly as they used to. Glad to be back and to hear from my blogging buddies. Thanks!
DeleteWelcome back...I missed you and your blog. How exciting to go to the flower show...can't wait to hear about it and add it to my list for trips when I retire...I have the Max sunflowers. I love them and think there might be a more desert type of helianthus for your garden. Wouldn't that be nice....
ReplyDeleteDonna, I will have to look for more drought tolerant sunflowers. Thanks so much for stopping by. I feel like I've been away from all of my gardening buddies for eons.
DeleteGlad you're back, Theta. Thanks for bringing flowery cheer. All best.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you Lee! Sunny cheer is always good. It was doom and gloom today weather wise, but not anything like what you're experiencing in CT.
DeleteLovely sunflowers, I have just bought my sunflower seeds, can't wait to get them in the ground but at the moment we have very cold weather here in London!
ReplyDeleteI have been to the Chelsea Flower Show several times, it is amazing, expect sore feet!
Last year I forgot to plant my sunflower seeds so I only had the perennial ones. I'll try last year's seeds and hope for the best. I'll bring some comfy walking shoes when I go. Thanks for the tip.
DeleteSo glad to see your post, and those lovely sunflowers! You were m.i.a. there for awhile and I hoped you were okay. : D Thanks for stopping by my blog. I looked into the Doublejack actually, which is right up the street. Hope you have a fun trip to London, and congrats on your graduation. May will be here soon!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Love those sunflowers. I'd have a hard time pulling them. It's amazing and frustrating how much email can pile up in such a short time. Congrats on your certificate and have fun in England. :o)
ReplyDeleteI'd never heard of Maximilian Sunflowers. They are a delightful light yellow colour and so many pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteHooray! It's so good to have you back. The Maximilians are gorgeous -- what a great pick-me-up. And three cheers for you for making it through that bear of a class AND for going to the Chelsea Flower Show!!! We will expect a blog post about that, you know...
ReplyDeleteHelo Theta,
ReplyDeletethanks for visitings on my blog. You fly in May to Europe? I was once in London, I was really enjoyed.
Your sunflowers are very pretty. Daniela
Yes, I'm very excited to go to London. I've been before, but not on a garden vacation.
DeleteI think your gift to yourself is wonderful, and I envy you visiting such a beautiful flower show as the Chelsea Flower Show. I look forward to seeing more about it in your posts...Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle!
DeleteYou mentioned the weather being "bitterly cold." I'm interested to know what means for you. When I lived in South Carolina, I thought once the temperature dropped below 40, it was way too cold. But since moving to NE Ohio, I have acclimated better than expected. The 20s are now cold but tolerable, while the 30s are an excuse to wear one less layer of clothing.
ReplyDeleteThose are such a lovely color...sunny and golden. I hope you have a colorful spring.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see you Chelsea photos. I hope you can visit the Garden Museum next to Lambeth Palace and the meadow plants around Clarence House too. Safe travels!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it to 'the Show'. I hope you enjoyed it!
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