ABC Wednesday - D is for Diana Clare

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'Diana Clare' is one of many Pulmonaria hybrids.
She belongs to the Pulmonaria longifolia species.

(This past year's growing season began very very early.
Diana looked like this by mid-April, 2010.)
Do you agree she's Darling?
She's one of my favorite early flowering herbaceous perennials!

Pronounced pul-muh-NAIR-ee-uh, the common name is Lungwort.
This plant is suited for zones 3 - 8 and enjoys part to full shade.
It loves humus-rich, moist but well-drained, woodland settings.

Pulmonaria grows and blooms in the early Spring

(Here you see Diana in early-April 2009. She's not very big, yet.)

(April 28, 2008)
Early on, many of her leaves are spotted, but several are not.
As time goes on, she loses those early spotted leaves and the plain ones
grow much longer. This is indicative of those plants belonging to the species P. longifolia.

This photo was taken in October 25, 2009 (forgive the blurriness).

Delightful in the Dappled Shade Garden, 'Diana Clare' is not only Dependable, but she is Deer resistant! Do check out 'Diana' as well as her many Diverse relatives within the Pulmonaria family.

Have a great Day!
---Shady Gardener

D for Desiderata --- Daylilies!

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D is for Desiderata ---
D is for Daylilies!


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The following definition was taken from Wickipedia:
Desiderata (Latin for "desired things") is the plural form of desideratum.

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The Free Dictionary .com lists the definition as:
(besides being the plural form) "considered necessary or highly desired."


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Desiderata
by Max Ehrmann

(H fulva 'Kwanzo')

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

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As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.

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Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,

(Pardon Me)

even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.

(Fragrant Treasure)

Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.

(Purple d'Oro)

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

(name unknown)

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

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Exercise caution in your business affairs,

(My Reggae Tiger)

for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

(Strawberry Candy)

many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

(Rosy Returns)

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.

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Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,

(Siloam Dream Baby)

it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

(Pretty in Pink)

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

(Summer Wine)

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

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Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

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You are a child of the universe

(Stella Supreme)

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

(Custard Candy)

Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be.

(Ed Brown)

And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.

(Spiritual Corridor)

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

(Happy Returns)

(Can you believe I couldn't find a photo of 'Stella d'Oro?' or 'Miracle Maid.' Nor do I have yet a good photo of 'Startle' or the newest addition to the gardens (last Fall) 'Siloam Double Classic.')

Desiderata was in fact written around 1920 (although some say as early as 1906), and certainly copyrighted in 1927, by lawyer Max Ehrmann (1872-1945) based in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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Among the desiderata of your days, make sure you are taking time to Enjoy each of those things on your list. :-)