A Series of Losses

A garden is always
a series of losses
set against
a few triumphs,
like life itself.
...May Sarton

I bought two beautiful hydrangea plants for our backyard garden. Then, I read they can be poisonous to cats so I returned them. :(

I love hydrangeas but I guess I will have to admire them from afar. It seems like a lot of my favorite plants are poisonous to cats but I love Katniss more. She likes to smell and nibble on the grass and plants.

in Japan, the hydrangea flower is associated with heartfelt emotion, understanding and apology. The Japanese emperor apparently made a lasting impression, not only on his girlfriend‘s family, but also the rest of his empire. The hydrangea can further symbolize unity and togetherness.

https://oharaflorist.com/flower-types/an-emperor-and-his-hydrangeas/

https://www.bloomandwild.com/the-blog/the-meaning-of-hydrangea-flower

https://www.ftd.com/blog/hydrangea-meaning-and-symbolism

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list

[Tunia McClure]

Katniss is worth giving up some plants.

[Kathy]

So many flowers and plants are toxic to animals.

[Babs]

I love hydrangeas too, but they just don't want to grow in our garden.

[Lou Ann]

A lovely capture nonetheless.

[Danette Thompson]

Beautifully photographed

[Dawn]

Beautiful

[Walks @ 7]

I didn't know about the danger to cats. I do love the color.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful. To bad you can't have them around

[Rob Z]

How unfortunate - they were a fabulously different color.

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Merrelyn]

This is such a pretty one, I didn't know that they were poisonous to cats.

[gloria jones]

Beautiful!

[carol white]

Beautiful. Fav 😊

[Carole Sandford]

So beautiful!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[Heather]

A beautiful shot with the pink-white against the dark green background! And what a wonderful association from the Japanese- I love that! Fav (and yes, best to keep Katniss safe)

[Steve Chappell]

Pretty