Monday, August 11, 2014

Moon Rise

Sunday night the moon was a little bit brighter than it usually is. It was a very beautiful full moon. The garden here in El Casco had it's own moon rise at about the same time. The Moon flowers planted from seed back in late May finally decided to make their appearance. The moon flower vine is related to Morning Glories except they only open at dusk at about moonrise.

The large white flowers open slowly and stay open all night. The vines can grow 10 to 20 feet with beautiful heart shape dark green leaves. Like most white flowers that bloom at night they have adapted to night dwelling moths for pollination. Alas the flower last only the night but there are many more to follow in succession

I love this vine, it was worth the long wait!
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32 comments:

  1. flwrjaneAugust 13, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Hi, Janet sent me. Your garden is lovely and I'm a fool for moonflower vines. Now get cracking and show us some more stuff! Jane

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  2. MarthaAugust 13, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    I found you through Janet. I'm adding you as a Friend of Linderhof. I can't wait to read more adventures!

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  3. MichelleAugust 13, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    I admire your simple country life and look forward to more posts!

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 14, 2014 at 10:14 PM

      Thanks i hope i can live up to the nice comments i am getting

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  4. WendyMcLeodMacKnightAugust 13, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Love your blog! You know - I have never found moonflowers at my local nursery. I am in New Brunwsick in zone 4 - hmmmm - have to go search for some seeds...

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 14, 2014 at 10:15 PM

      Thank you. if you want seeds for next season I'll will gladly send you some.

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  5. LPCAugust 13, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Welcome to the blogosphere! I'm trying to garden up in the SF Bay Area, so much to learn. I look forward to your wisdom.

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  6. Tara DillardAugust 13, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Have only ever had this as seeds from friends.

    You made me realize that's the only plant in my life/garden I can say that about.

    Very nice.

    Garden & Be Well, XO T

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  7. AnonymousAugust 13, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Terry,
    Janet sent me here...and any friend of hers is a friend of mine! Welcome!

    ok, is there really such a thing as a snake radar? We just bought a house with an acre of land in small town Georgia and everyone has warned us about the rattlesnakes.

    Sarah

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  8. GSLAugust 13, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Hello Terry, You do come highly recommended. I am quite the novice but love everything about gardening...mostly as a spectator.

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 14, 2014 at 10:19 PM

      Hi, from a spectator to a rapid plantsman before you know it!

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  9. hostess of the humble bungalowAugust 13, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Welcome to the blogosphere!
    I've come over from Janet's blog and am an avid gardener myself. I grow and love roses.
    I am keen to follow your new blog.

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  10. Bmore BungalowAugust 13, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Hello. I just started gardening recently and have no clue what I'm doing. Looking forward to learning more via your blog.I can't wait to see more pictures!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 13, 2014 at 8:19 PM

    Hi Terry, I've come by via Janet - WELCOME! Love gardening - look forward to reading your posts : )

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  12. DianneAugust 13, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Janet sent me and I am so glad she did. I will be back.

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  13. UnknownAugust 13, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Hello, thanks to Janet you're on my list. I adore moon flowers . Are they easy to grow? I live in Sacramento county. I would love some.

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 14, 2014 at 10:22 PM

      Hi, thanks. Moonflowers are fairly easy . best from seed. They take forever though summer blooming. try them if you have a place for them to climb.

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  14. JenniferAugust 13, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Welcome to blog land! I look forward to your inspiration. Flowers that bloom all night sound amazing.

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 15, 2014 at 3:43 PM

      Hi visited your blog, very nice. Your video about carriage rides in Seville made me smile. I proposed to my wife on one of those carriage rides.I think it was 1998 and on my birthday! She couldn't say no on my birthday! ;-)

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  15. Robin in UmbriaAugust 13, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    Janet said to welcome you, and what a lovely blog. I look forward to hearing more about your garden and tips. Best, Robin

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  16. AnonymousAugust 14, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    I've read about moonflowers and have always longed to have some, but have never even seen any in real life. Yours is beautiful!

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 14, 2014 at 10:26 PM

      You must try them. once they start blooming they are most abundant and a great conversation piece.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    I don't think my moonflower will bloom. It hasn't grown much. Yours is beautiful. I found your blog through Janet, too.

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    1. Terry, your humble gardenerAugust 14, 2014 at 10:27 PM

      Janet has a great following. She is such a nice person . Proud to have her as a friend.

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  18. Donna DSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful!!

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