But I wonder sometimes.... What actually happens to the petals as the beauty of the roses fade away?
In this case, some fall onto the leaf of a Lucky Bamboo that is her neighbor...
Some get eaten by this little fellow, who seems to have quite the voracious appetite - as many of my plant leaves have holes in them this year....
Like this geranium. If the petal fell just a tad bit over, it would have fallen through the hole in the leaf!!!
Most simply fall to the ground where they compost and add to the richness of the soil - adding nutrients and goodness feeding the next batch of plants that grow there....
But some end up on a very different journey - and get carried away!
I just signed up for FawnDear's 2nd Star to the Right Blog Party on August 21st. Stay tuned til then to see how these petals have inspired some fairy-like designs! Did I mention I am also participating in Justina & Anna's Practical Magic Blog Party? Lots of fun stuff coming in the next months! I'm sooo excited!
-Blanche
I'm tickled Pixie Pink that you'll be joining our Second Star Adventure. Can't wait to see your fairy inspired treasure.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your rose petals adventures. I didn't know anyone else paid attention to ants either. Some of my rose petals come into the house, dry, and sit in a big bowl, or get pressed and used in picture frames or on wreaths.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I didn't know until I saw your blog that others were enchanted with fairies. Our arts council holds a "kids fest" day each year, and last year I got to play the part of a fairy in the "enchanted" woods. I had a fairy costume and HUGE wings. I'm not sure when I've ever had so much fun!
Thanks fawndear & Laura!
ReplyDeleteMy husband saw this post via FB and said, oh! It's a Kindergarten post - with a cheeky grin. Ummm...not so much, but then not everyone gets it - and not everyone believes in magic. I do!
See you August 21st and September 25!
-Blanche