Survivors of the storm

12 years ago

I don't have much for daylilies left, especially after the hurricane but some roses are starting to rebloom and I do have other flowers that weren't too badly beaten up. I spent a couple of days cleaning up and couldn't post til now. Other than power being out for awhile and some limbs in the yard, I was fortunate. Living at a high elevation prevented me from getting the flooding others got. My heart aches for people in my state and neighboring Vermont who got hit hard. DH and I were just in Vermont a couple of days before the storm and were in some of the towns and over one of the covered bridges that got destroyed. We take a lot of motorcycle trips in the summer when I can get daycare for Mom. Because both NH and VT are such small states we can take day trips and cover a lot of territory. There are few places in NH and VT that we haven't been so I know all these places on the news like

the back of my hand. I am heartbroken for all the damage to such beautiful and historic places and for the people who are struggling. I feel what may be thought of as 'survivor guilt' because my power was restored quickly

and we had no damage here. I feel so sorry for so many people.

Here's some photos so I can brighten the mood...take care.

Celeste

Inner Vision, opening perfect the day after the storm

Cameo Luster's FFO came the day after and couldn't open fully

I didn't know there was one bloom left on Old King Cole

so it surprised me today

the climbing rose 'Rosarium Uetersen' survived but was a little ragged the day after

the species lily still has a couple left

Some annuals looked a little ragged but are perking up with the sunshine

perennials too (rudbeckia and sedum)

I thought 'maybe' all the rain would drown the japanese beetles, but no...they're still munching away

Zinnia

Cousin Suzanne is the one I was worried about because it had a bunch of buds that were set to open the day the storm hit. The buds were terribly waterlogged and partially open for 3 days and I figured they were goners.

I have never seen daylily blooms stay partially open for 3 days and then manage to open but this one did! It isn't perfect and the rest of the buds were ruined...but at least I got to see what it will look like. This daylily

was just now blooming so it must be a late, although listed as a midseason bloomer.

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What the buds looked like for 3 days of limbo after the storm

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Since there have been such cute kitty pictures on the forum lately, here's some pictures of mine...

FAT CAT NEMO and LILY the day of the storm, having to

stay inside the basement...looking bored

ZEUS (who is always inside anyway)

Hibiscus came through, but some stalks were broken...these

looked real pretty with the sun shining through them the day after

Froggies in my watergardens sure enjoyed all the rain!

roses 'Charlotte' and 'Quietness' with raindrops

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This is NOT one of the covered bridges which was destroyed

in the storm, but to show how beautiful it is here. This is the Connecticut River which seperates NH from VT. I took this on the New Hampshire side, looking toward Vermont. (Cornish, NH bridge)

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crackingtheconcrete
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm so glad that you were kept safe during the storm and I feel with you for those that were hit so hard. We have good friends on a mountain in upstate NY and I couldn't believe that at that high an elelevation they could be hit so hard, but the positive is that people are really pulling together to help each other out any way they can.

Flower-wise, I absolutely love that climbing rose. What a great color. :)
newyorkrita
12 years ago
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Celeste, I see the news of those towns in Vermont and it is just heartbreaking. So glad you are well and safe. Your garden does look wonderful as usual. You just have the loveliest flowers! Everything looks great. Wonderful roses and garden shots. Love the froggies too. I like the two pretty kitties, FAT CAT NEMO and LILY lying around waiting for better weather. Great daylilies, Inner Vision is my favorite.
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Those are really pretty! My favorite is Spiderwalk for the form and the star in the center. The seedlings look promising, and Wispy Rays still looks pretty darn snazzy in spite of the rain. I was out watering all afternoon/evening and still no rain...it usually rains just AFTER I water, so maybe it will? It takes me 4 hours to water everything, just lugging that long hose around...and I always manage to break a plant in the process. Ugh. My brother lives only 20 minutes away and he got rain yesterday. I'm glad for you that you got a good soaking rain; although of course it ruins a lot of blooms. I guess there's good & bad in everything! Celeste
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avedon_gw
12 years ago
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Even after the bad storm, you are sending such beautiful photographs. It almost looked as if nothing was touched at all, but you know that was not the case. Really sorry about all the damage elsewhere, it is so sad. Your daylily pictures and all garden shots are lovely, I like Cameo Luster today. Glad to see the cats took the storm in stride and the frogs are okay,too. Your area is wonderful, keep on posting pictures when you can. Love the shot of the bridge between New Hampshire and Vermont. Avedon
mantis__oh
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Like the hibiscus and the froggies. What is that starru blue low mound in the annual border? Looks a bit like verbena. The blue, white and gold combination is nice.
Nancy
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Your daylilies are looking good, & your flower beds look so fresh, almost like springtime. I was enjoying your pictures til you just had to show that Japanese beetle-grrrr. Hate those guys! Your kitties are so pretty, I just love Zeus. Your last photo is just gorgeous, wish I were there. I saw on tV a covered bridge being washed away, just tore at my heart. I know, it is just a thing & so many people suffered from this, but I so hate to see a bit of history literally going down the river.
organic_kitten
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I am very happy that you came through the storm relatievely unscathed. I understand what you are saying about survivor's guilt, since I felt that way after the tornados. Your photograps are beautiful!
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Prettypetals_GA_7-8
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Your pics look gorgeous Celeste. So glad you came thru it all in tact. Love all the sweet little kitties and froggies. Don't cha just hate the beetles!!! All of your flowers still look so nice. Mine are all fried and trying to survive this heat and dry weather. grrr..... Take care, Judy
Julia WV (6b)
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Wonderful pics and glad you had time to share with us on the forum. Very sad about the flooding.
I love your hibiscus. I just didn't think they could survive a winter in the north. Guess I was wrong.

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mizellie
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
You may not have a big bunch but you have some beauties. Your garden looks fabulous as do the kitties. Is that Lythrum on the bridge shot? I have had it for YEARS but can't get it to bloom....Ellie
jean_ar
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
CELESTE, Your photography is fantastic,and the daylilies are all gorgeous.I hope when you get a really good bloom open on cameo Luster,you will post another picture of it.it looks to be very beautiful DL. INNER VISION is gorgeous, too, Love your annuals, too, and those Hibicus are beautiful.That LIly is so different from your others you posted, but pretty.Love that mountain scenery picture.Its really pretty. AND the kitties,That ZEUS is such a gorgeous cat.His hair (FUR) looks so soft and ir shines.He is a very gorgeous cat, BUT, so is Nemo too, in a different way.Hard to beat that coat of fur on ZEUS,
I have been looking at all the news about the floods in Vermont and New Jersey.Its horrible.I feel so bad for all them folks that has lost everything they have with the floods.I am hoping that most had flood insurance, but,I bet they didnt and end up with nothing.Its very sad.

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houstmag
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
So happy to see your garden to me made it through the storm with flying colors. Glad to see the cats are also doing well even if Fat Cat and Lily say they were bored.
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nat4b
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
So glad you are ok after that storm. And that you live in a higher spot.
I like all the pictures of flowers, And kitties of course :) Roses are wonderful. But my favorite shot is the bridge, great picture.
celeste/NH
Original Author
12 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Hello everyone...hope you're all enjoying this Labor Day Weekend. I don't have any plans other than putting in a NEW garden for more daylilies...LOL.

Thank you from the heart for all your wonderful comments.
This forum is the first place I come to every morning with
my cup of coffee. You all are the best!

Celeste
shive
12 years ago
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So glad to hear you are OK after the storm. All your flowers look fantastic, and I bet they will be growing great after all that rain. Not much is blooming here, and the extreme heat we've had during the past month has browned leaves adn grass. I always enjoy your cat pictures. All three of them make me smile.

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