Morning Glories 2005 #25

Different angle, same bloom.

flower bud. one of the sepals got trapped in a wrinkle.

developing seedpod.

forgot to post this picture from a while ago (august 25th) of a mini-ChaChamaru. I tagged it but it didn't get fertilized.

-Zem

Zem - yes,temperature fluctuations very often causes modulation of the pigment formation and visibility...the colder temperatures are particularly known for causing unusual pigment formation and display...smaller flowers with reduced fertility are often also resultant of temperatures that are colder than the plants flowers would prefer to see...many times the pollen sacs/pouches will fail to fully mature and open,so no viable pollen is released and the pistils can also be stunted physically and physiologically...in short malformation and distortion of usual features...
The other side of the coin is that the cold can produce cleistogamic flowers with unusual physical and behavioural characteristics...these are sometimes produced to insure the production of seeds in less than usually favorable conditions...

TTY,....

are you all sick of heian no umi by now? This will probably be the last one.

you can almost see a star-like pattern on this one.

the star is a bit more apparent in the afternoon

Any recent news about EmmaGraces's son? I just read about his accident and sure hope hge is doing better. Sounds like he was lucky. Please urge anyone you know with a bike to wear a helmet!

I am finally getting some seeds harvested. Lots from Akathoukinounni and Asuka and a few from Fuji No Momo. Still trying to get some from the Asuka NOT and the blue tie dye one. I have brought a few pods from each inside and am hoping a few on the vine will dry yet before it is too cold. It is getting down around 30 some nights now, but the vines are still alive, so I hope the seeds are OK.

Susan

up close

Hmm, haven't heard anything on Emma's son... I hope we'll get new info soon, though last I heard, he was doing fine :)

-Zem

He is home, fine, and Emma is headed back to her home this afternoon. She will be returning when her DDIL is closer to her due date, 3-6 weeks from now. She'll probably post today ortomorrow.

Janis

Hi Everyone.....
I'M HOME!

My son, Jim, is doing great, and is now on his way to recovery. We are all so thankful that he is alive and still with us. Jim has also told us that was his 'last' bike ride.

Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes.
All so very much appreciated.

Thought I'd post photo of Jim 'before' and 'after'.

This is photo of Jim and his wife, Jennifer taken this summer.
Not a great photo, but the only one I could find at the moment that was recent.

Emma

Here is Jim in the hospital on day #3.
Face still swollen.....
If you think the front shot is bad, you should see the back of his head. Unbelievable!

Thank you all again,
Emma

OMG, It really is a mirakle that he is alive. That was not just a small nodge on the head he got. Glad that it all turned out ok for all of you.
Not a good picture.........what are you talking about. I see two cute lovebirds in the garden. Glad to have you back.
Janett

Thank you Janett....
Yes, Jim and Jennifer do make a beautiful couple don't they!

Here is our new Thread
Morning Glories 2005 #26

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/553228/

Oh, Emma, what a miracle. God was really with your son on that motorcycle. What a wonderful Christmas you are going to have with a son well on the road to recovery and a new grandbaby. I'm so happy to hear your good news..

Glad to here everything is OK. From the looks of that knock on the noggin it makes me glad my husband and I wear our helmets!!
Take care & nice to have you back.
Ronnie

Thank you Sylvia and Ronnie,
A Real Miracle, for sure!
BTW, Ronnie, the front of Jim's head is NOTHING compared to the back of his head where he took the hardest hit. About a 6"x2" gash.

Emma

I'm very happy for your son and your family! It is definitely a miracle!
:) Donna

Thank you Donna,
Yes, a miracle - very much!
Emma