When we step
out on our porch
this time of year,
we are greeted
with a delightful aroma.
out on our porch
this time of year,
we are greeted
with a delightful aroma.
Our house is surrounded
by Catalpa Trees
or as we tend to call them -
"bean trees".
by Catalpa Trees
or as we tend to call them -
"bean trees".
They have lovely blooms.
that last for about a week.
that last for about a week.
The blooms hang in clusters
among the large leaves
that are about the size of dinner plates.
among the large leaves
that are about the size of dinner plates.
Each individual bloom
is approximately the size
of a quarter
and resembles a small orchid.
Soon they will fall like snow
and be replace with long beans
which are food for catalpa worms.
Luckily, we never get the worms!!
is approximately the size
of a quarter
and resembles a small orchid.
Soon they will fall like snow
and be replace with long beans
which are food for catalpa worms.
Luckily, we never get the worms!!
Have a great weekend.
XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Ivy
XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Ivy
Bosco, Emma and I truly believe we need to move in with you for a very long vacation. Rocky Creek is certainly beautiful...you have your very own slice of heaven! We love you! Kerry, Vicki, Bosco and Emma
ReplyDeleteI wonder what Rory, Fiona, and Argyle would do with the long beans? Run around with them hanging out of their mouths? Try to get you 3 to chase them? The imagination runs wild!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing those beans on the ground. We do have one or two of those trees here, but I don't remember seeing the blooms or smelling them. How beautiful, thanks for the photos!
ReplyDeleteHugs to all,
Linda, Abby & Arlo
What a beautiful tree! Not something we EVER see in California. Well, we have beautiful trees, just not that kind!) BOL!!
ReplyDelete-Bart and Ruby
THose trees are beautiful and how nice that they smell good. We used to have Bradford Pear trees that smelled like dead fish when they flowered. Not good!
ReplyDeleteOh for a tree I wish, looks wnderful, and riding around in your own personal vehicle for the view.
ReplyDeleteSend me some trees
Susie an Bites
We've seen these trees before and they are beautiful and the beans are LONG! We never knew the flowers smelled pretty. Mom says she needs to go sniff a catalpa and check it out!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
Those are pretty cool. We love pretty flowers too.
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Snazzi
Such pretty flowers! I bet they smell bew-tee-ful!
ReplyDeleteWe love flowering trees! Good to see the pollinators hard at work.
ReplyDeleteMango Momma
Very pretty! And I know I still owe you a very late PIF gift. I have all the stuff, now I just need the time to do the handwork. I think you'll love it - when I get it to you. ::sorrytobethelamefirend:: g
ReplyDeleteI could not help but notice(aside from the trees) that your Scots are also "leashed into" their ride! Mum NEVER lets we fursisters off leash either!!! Katie MacBrindle and Fiona Vaughn Wheaten
ReplyDeleteOH how very beautiful!
ReplyDelete.,wow beautiful orchids., It's nice to see their flowers bloom...
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My Grandmother would take those long bean pods and dry them, tie them with twine in bunches and make big wreaths for the Historical Society Museum. They turn a shiny kind of burnt brown.
ReplyDeleteWish I could smell country air.
Sweet William The Scot