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by Jane Stahl
I wasn't always aware of hydrangeas. But, boy, when I did finally notice them, I fell deeply in love!
Sandra Williams loves them too and offered the pink ones for our celebration that headline this article.
I have several.. On one shrub I find blossoms in a variety of pastels--pink, blue, and lavender. Very showy!

My lacetop variety comes in blue and white. It caught my eye in a tiny pot in the grocery story. So lovely.

A mophead--that, again, started in a tiny pot--was a gift from a student decades ago and now has taken over a prominent spot in my yard in a profusion of deep purple.

I cut a few and bring them inside to enjoy.

They're beautiful even as they dry.

I admire them everywhere I go! These live in an area church's outdoor patio.

I love their delicate, yet hardy petals. In all colors. Like people!
Overcast, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees. Patchy rain nearby for the morning, overcast during the afternoon,
Strez, wow thank you so much for writing this awesome article about Coach Ballantyne. I love the game of soccer and was honored to play with you, our teammates, The Boyertown Area High School and most especially for the real “ Ted Lasso” Coach Bob Ballantyne!