Memory Loss
I forget a lot of things. Like returning this hypertufa tub I ‘borrowed’ from a friend who made it and the name of the Iris and Hosta planted in it. I won’t swear on it but the Hosta could be ‘Praying Hands’.
No great loss though, the plants are there to enjoy and I don’t need a name to do that. And my friend’s loss is my gain. He did such a nice job making it you can see why I forgot to give it back.
The tub has been replanted a number of times over the years. Sedums replaced with Rock Cress replaced with Hens and Chicks and now replaced with mini Iris and Hosta. I think I’ll forget to replant for a while – I like it as it is. Besides it makes a great home for the Iris.
Another good thing about the tub is the Iris can easily be seen now. No longer will they be overgrown by larger perennials, lost in sight and memory until nearly lost for good.
I think my brain is full. When I put something new in – something old gets pushed out. It’s nothing to worry about until the day I forget one of those special days like my wife’s birthday or our anniversary. Good thing I was smart about the wedding date. April Fools Day is something I’m not likely to forget any time soon.
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May 17th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Hi WiseAcre- Hypertufas are so cool. I have the instructions here to make them but none of those look like yours. I must say I will be playing with the mold to get one to look similar to the one your friend made. I like it the way you have it planted now too.
May 17th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I thought you’d lost it for sure this time. It looked like a pile of rocks to me, so I Googled hypertufa to find out it is fake rock. I had previously never heard of it. To go on further, you’re lucky so far. As you get yet older you’ll find instead of the new pushing the old out, the new won’t stick, but the old will. The day will come when you will remember the wedding, but not the date today.
Take care.
May 18th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Your flowers are just gorgeous!
May 18th, 2009 at 8:29 am
It’s probably best not to swear while praying. The container is awesome. And I would say, if I didn’t know about your rock-moving feats, that it’s too heavy to return…
May 18th, 2009 at 9:00 am
My brain is full, too, so I can relate. No one forgets to give me a tufa planter, so you’re epsecially lucky there. And that dear little Iris is just so sweet. I’m not a big fan of iris in my own garden mostly because up here they’re handsome for a week or so then just blah after that, but I sure do love them in OPGs (Other People’s Gardens).
May 18th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I was frightened by your title but what a relief finally….
Anyhow your friend’s loss is our gain indeed.
May 18th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Crainius fullostuffus is a treatable disease, WiseAcre. You just need some Leakiheadius, which is the direct result of those extra Corona Extras!
May 18th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
It’s is a fabulous grouping all around, the nice fresh leaves and the sweet blue flowers. The iris and Hosta really suit it, and so do the surrounding plantings.