We walked by the Agave plant the other day and was delighted by how much it had it had grown since I first photographed less than a month ago.
This is what it looked like at the end of May.
This is what it looked like Sunday morning, June 26th.
It's gotten very, very tall. And now it has a lovely bud on top. We're so looking forward to it blooming.
This Agave has quite a presence. We love watching it grow... and it takes our mind off the absolutely crazy times we are living in, even for a brief moment.
Impressive
ReplyDeleteLinda-- It really is.
DeleteDon't know what I'd so without Mother Earth and Father Sky, along with music, to give my mind and heart and spirit refuge for all these years. I'm impressed by your neighborhood Agave's presence.
ReplyDeleteam-- The beauty of our earth and sky is truly the best refuge we have these days.
DeleteIt'll be a danger to air traffic if it gets much taller. Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteJohn-- You made us laugh out loud. Thank you for that. It is an impressive bud on its way to blooming.
DeleteI am so glad that strange plant can give you a bit of a respite from todays woes. That stem must be strong to grow so tall and not break. Hope you catch the blossom for us.
ReplyDeletePatti-- It really is such a wild bud to watch grow like this. We love it. I hope we catch that blooming blossom too.
DeleteAmazing! I can't wait to see what the blossom looks like.
ReplyDeleteColette-- We so love having this plant to watch. We're hoping to catch that blossom and share it here.
DeleteI have never seen anything like that! How unusual looking! Thanks, Robin Andrea!
ReplyDeleteEllenD-- We saw one blooming once a few years ago in Capitola, CA. I photographed it. If you search the blog on the word Agave, you may see it. It's tall and awesome.
DeleteIt is one of those masterpieces of our lovely artist mother earth!
ReplyDeleteBarbara-- I love that perspective so much. Yes, our lovely artist Mother Earth!
DeleteWe had one in the easement in front of our house when we lived in the city. It did eventually bloom. They die after they bloom but usually have sent out pups first.
ReplyDeleteellen-- I love knowing that you've seen one bloom. We did too many years ago in Capitola, CA. They are such impressive beauties.
Deleteyou realize that there is a giant living up there somewhere...
ReplyDeleteBrief moments of forgetfulness are a blessing right now but then the shock and dismay and potential collapse of our home becomes obvious. - we can only ride this out and hope that the youth take the reins.
Linda-- I hadn't thought about a giant living up there. Sounds right to me! Yes, the young need to take the reins, like those two young women singing that Fuck You song. Someone has to get us back on track... soon.
DeleteYes, we will all be waiting to see what blooms at the top of the agave, Robin. Hopefully, it is not in any danger of a trim anytime soon. Thanks for keeping us updated on its growth!
ReplyDeleteBeatrice-- We're hoping it doesn't get trimmed and are so looking forward to seeing the blossoms.
DeleteThat is quite a plant. It will look great when it flowers
ReplyDeleteBilly-- We are so looking forward to the blooms!
DeleteNature is amazing! (And yes, it takes our mind off all our human drama.)
ReplyDeleteSteve-- We love this natural distraction of beauty.
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