‘High’ secrets of Morning Glory

Morning glory, botanically known as Ipomoea, is one of my favorite flowers. It’s super easy to grow and doesn’t require too much care – just perfect for lazy gardeners.

dark blue morning glory plant
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You can grow it from seed. For better results, seeds can be nicked and soaked in water for 24 hours before planting.

The most popular varieties of morning glory plants are native to Japan or Mexico and largely grown in North America and Europe.

dark blue morning glory
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If your new morning glory plant hasn’t flowered yet, be patient. Morning glories can take a couple of months, up to 120 days from seed to flower, to burst out in blooms, especially if you planted the vine from seed.

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But this beautiful climbing plant has its secrets.

Eating morning glory flowers is not dangerous, however the seeds can be poisonous, especially in large quantities. Morning glory seeds can get you high because they contain LSA, a chemical similar to LSD.

Typically, eating morning glory seeds is not dangerous, but in large enough quantities, they can cause hallucinations, physical symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea, and overdose.

morning glory
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Have a look at my morning glory gallery – I found dark and light purple, and also pink flowers during my photo walks.

From Buds to Leaves

Buds have opened and tiny bright new leaves are developing and everything is becoming green again!

These are my photos of renewed nature.

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Quince Blossom Photography

I was photographing beautiful blooming quince trees last week – I’m in love with these lovely pale pink and white blossoms!

Here are more than 20 photos of blooming quince.

Have a sunny spring day,

Shorena

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Cherry blossom time

Cherry blossom time is the most beautiful time of the year when trees come out of hibernation by putting up a show for us.

Cherry blossoms were in full bloom when I went for photo walk to capture them.

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The beautiful cherry blossoms are in full bloom right now, but you may not have much time left to see them. Petals has started falling and leaves -forming already. The weather is beautiful and it’s time to go outside!

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More photos of beautiful pink flowers:

Have a great Saturday,

Shorena

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Blooming Sky

More blooms – more spring. An explosion of Blooms was continuing for last several days and I was focusing on the blooming sky this time.

I’m so pleased I took these photos, because it was snowing (!) in Tbilisi this morning and almost all blooms were gone!

You can see more blooming tree photos here.

Have a great day,

Shorena

P.S. To see more beautiful flower photos, please check out my 
 Flower Photo Collection and Nature Photography Page.

If you have a moment please visit my painting and  drawing  portfolio and look at digital art page as well.

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