Thursday, May 5, 2011

Sweet Peas Gone Wild


The sweet peas have their very own raised bed! Every year they take over with wild abandon.

Soon, I will rip them out and plant zucchinis, but for now I'm enjoying them in all their purpleness.

Their sweet scent is intoxicating and immediately fills the room with fragrance.

Can you smell them?

I'm going to call this windowsill vignette, "Still Life With Sweet Peas!"

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21 comments:

savvycityfarmer said...

if they weren't so cute and perky, they'd be pest-y

Kathysue said...

GM D, I love sweet peas, they remind me of watercolors. My Grandmother use to grow them and they are just beautiful. Your purpleness is perfect for your home. I have the post up featuring your outdoor/indoor areas!!Thank you for allowing me to feature you. You are the best friend, xo Kathysue

Jewel Sauls said...

Gorgeous!*could* almost smell them!

a quiet life said...

i haven't grown them in ages, i so love them, but so did the deer... old fashion, pure pleasure, what a treat to see and smell them again~

sandy said...

Beautiful images...especially the bottom one...

Tamra said...

Beautiful!!

Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...

Sweet Peas are so "Sweet"!!! and Oh So Pretty... Who can resist them for ALL their splendor! AND your herbs are "Delicious"...Of Course you have made me hungry now and I'll have to go indulge in a culinary combo of your suggestions!
Have a wonderful week,
Hugs to you,
Donna

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

This is a weak-kneed post. I can jus imagime the aroma and the purple sweet peas are femine and ladylike pretty!
YOu have captured them beautifully in the white bucket.
My sweet peas are less than a month away!
Happy Mother's Day!
Yvonne

Tricia Rose Rough Linen said...

Yes, I can smell them! I know 'Joy' is meant to smell like sweet peas, but there is nothing like the real thing.

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

I love sweet peas- we have them growing every year too- and yes, they do take everything over- but they are soo pretty! Your vignette is gorgeous. :)

Slim Paley said...

Gorgeous! What a rich, sinfully beautiful colour!

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

Just love sweet peas!!!!
Beautiful photos...
:)

Pamela Gordon said...

Your sweet peas are gorgeous! I planted them last summer for the first time in years and would cut small bouquets for the kitchen windowsill. And, that was last August! We haven't even got leaves on the trees yet! I enjoyed your other recent posts as well. I love your new outdoor light! Blessings, Pamela

Kathy said...

These are beautiful and I really love that container too Delores, you need to have your TV show, I'm needing more of your inspiration, you have such the midas touch! If you get a second check out my waterfall...I'd love to hear what you think, we just got started planting

Linda Hartong said...

kathy Sue sent me. I look forward to following you blog

Marigene said...

Gorgeous, Delores!

Lori E said...

Such a gorgeous plant. I like to put them in my hanging baskets.

Facts and Fairytales said...

Yes, I can smell them all the way over here in the Netherlands!
Hmmm maybe I can still plant some sweetpea over here.

kind regards
Brigitta

Sarah said...

Gorgeous! I need to remember to plant sweet peas next year. Yesterday I saw some at the flower market, but they were $12 for a small bouquet. Thanks for sharing the beauty! ~ sarah

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Oh how I wish I could grow sweet peas! As a florist we used them alot in arrangements! They smell so sweet and are so beautiful. Your purple ones are gorgeous!!! Hope you ahve a wonderful Mother's Day!!!! XO, Pinky

Bonnie said...

My daughter in law used seet peas for her bridesmaids flowers and your post reminded me of them. Next year I plan to plant seeds and try my luck. Yours are beautiful.

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