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finding beauty in the natural things around us makes for one happy self and a lovely life. ~marmee

dash home farm, leiper's fork, tennessee

Thursday, August 20, 2009

velvet bean blooms


10 comments:

Cheryl said...

Marmee....they are beautiful, such intense colour.......a first for me, tks for showing......

Susie said...

Goodness those are pretty. They do look velvety.

Roses and Lilacs said...

So pretty, love that rich color. I've never heard of them.
Marnie

marmee said...

cheryl,

this is my cover crop for the corn, limas, and okra. it is non~edible but puts nitrogen into the soil...you're welcomed.

marmee said...

susie,

they have a lovely smooth quality about them...this is my first year having them...it is a cover crop for the corn, limas, and okra.

marmee said...

marnie,

i think they are so pretty...this is my first experience with them too. they are my cover crop for corn, limas and okra. it adds nitrogen into the soil. i didn't realize they would have such a lovely bloom.
thanks for letting me use your quote...i put it on my side with a photo of yours and a link to your blog when you click the picture.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Marmee, they are so pretty. LOVE that color. I had no idea what they were 'til I read your comments..

Hugs,
Betsy

Gail said...

Beautiful image marmee! gail

marmee said...

betsy,

i really love the look of them...i am hoping they deliver on the nitrogen when we turn them under for next years garden...we will see.

marmee said...

gail,

thanks!