what's better?

the anticipation?

or the event?

Honestly, I'm torn.

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  1. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 24, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    I agree - I love them both.

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  2. WindlostApril 24, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Definitely the flower!! Aren't they the most exquisite things ever? xo Terri

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  3. Semi ExpatApril 25, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful both I think and Summer is on its way too - hooray! x

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  4. The homesteadingcottageApril 25, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Well...I would love to say both, but sadly, I'm an impatient gal so it's got to be the flower (: That color is SOOOOO lovely and the petals so flirty!! Beautiful (:

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  5. CatherineApril 25, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    Hi Janet,
    Both are such a beautiful treat. Such warm feelings come with each stage. xoTrina

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  6. ClaudiaApril 25, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    I totally understand! Sometimes the anticipation is even better. But you can't beat a gorgeous flower in bloom.

    xo
    Claudia

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  7. A Whole Lotta MagicApril 25, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    I'm torn too! Both are magical.

    Sue

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  8. Tara DillardApril 25, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Because I don't have a life, outside the garden, I've already pondered this question!

    The bud. Formation, swelling, day of opening. What they are overtaking. Then I'm on to NEXT.

    Oh, the arrogance, the placement, the timing of NEXT.

    Today showy white round blossoms of Viburnum macrocephalum (Chinese Snowball) are gorgeous
    and nearby are the cone shaped panicles of the swelling buds of Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf H.).

    Having this happen every 2 weeks all year.

    Pure ARROGANCE. The queen of blooms timed to have another plant coming into bloom as it fades. AND, dahlings, they contrast each other in shape. AND, they are on axis with views from my interior.

    Oh my, the energy; house/garden/life, Vanishing Threshold.

    Serene energy. Filling the spiritual well, joy well, peace well, etc....

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

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  9. An Urban CottageApril 25, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    It's not a fair question. It's like trying to compare your two grandmothers. The excitement of a visit from one versus the joy of being in the other's arms.

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  10. D. Jean QuarlesApril 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I love to anticipate, but I can't resist the bloom.

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  11. hostess of the humble bungalowApril 25, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    The bud is hope, the bloom is joy....

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  12. crunchyveganwifelifeApril 25, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I think it would be the flower!!!! How are you today???!!!!

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  13. Mary AnnApril 25, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    each stage is a beauty of nature indeed! have a great week...verbenacottage

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  14. UnknownApril 26, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    The flower. I've waited long enough!
    It's beautiful!

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  15. LPCApril 27, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    I love the picture of the bud.

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  16. Faux FuchsiaApril 29, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Both! what rose is this? Love your garden J.

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  17. the gardener's cottageApril 29, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    FF,

    Don't know the names of these roses as most are at least 100 years old. A few have tags but this one doesn't. It is spectacular. I've measured blooms that are 8" across.

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