Find Miss Molly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Miss Molly') in Billings, Montana (MT) at Canyon Creek Nursery (Summer Lilac)
Miss Molly Buddleia has fragrant flowers that are a rich deep pink color. This compact plant is smaller than many other buddleia varieties and its distinctive flower color makes late summer gardens pop. Its fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds but resist deer. 4-5 feet tall and wide at maturity Grow in zones 5-9 Full sun (at least 8 hours a day) Pruning: Prune in spring, after the new growth emerges. The warmer your climate, the more you should cut back your butterfly bush each spring. Left unpruned, large butterfly bushes can become “second story” plants: their flowers form way up at the top so you can’t enjoy them unless you have a second-story window. Soil: Butterfly bushes need perfect drainage. Their roots are sensitive to rotting, and if they spend any amount of time in wet soil, they can be set back or even die. They can grow in clay soil, but need to be planted a few inches above soil level. This creates a small “hill” that encourages water to drain away from the plant rather than settle around it. Planting: Never amend the soil when planting a butterfly bush. Amending the soil, particularly clay soil, can cause drainage problems. Avoid mulching directly around your butterfly bush. Mulch is a great idea for other plants, but in clay soil, it can hold too much moisture. Go ahead and mulch your beds, but give your butterfly bush a bit of clearance, and never mulch all the way up to the main stems. Dormancy: Butterfly bushes tend to be one of the later plants to leaf out in spring. Even if everything else in your landscape is turning green, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost your butterfly bush. If you're worried, try the scratch test. Lightly scratch at a few branches with your fingernail. If there is green underneath, the plant is still alive. Shipping Info: Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75 Size at shipping varies by the season and plant 1-gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment Stages of dormancy begin October 1st Shrubs ship dormant November through April Please Note: This non-invasive variety is approved for sale in Oregon and Washington, though it will be called a "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush. Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
Deliciously moist chicken wrapped in a steamed bun with a crispy bottom. My version of a Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao. This recipe is incredibly versatile, try it out with pork, turkey, beef and more!
I have returned! I'm floored by how quickly this month has gone by. Our entire family was hit with the flu at the beginning, so that cut off a couple weeks. My youtube has been neglected, my blog has been sad, and my poor dolls have sat on the shelf unnoticed. That is, until now. Today, after cleaning my room, I had a brilliant idea. "Why not tear all my doll clothes out of their neat little spots and take some pictures." Great. What a smashing thought. However, it wasn't a complete disaster. I managed to locate several items I'd given up as "gone with the wind." Oh, hello Kit's Rick Rack Dress. So good of you to stop by. Customly made by my dear mother, starring Caplin. So that was that. I thought I was done. My one outfit had been found, my doll had been posed. My room was an earthquake surviver. I had fulfilled my duty. But...but what about the other dolls? What about the million shirts and pants and shoes that could be made into new outfits and new photos? It's not fair. I had so much to do, yet this little voice kept shooting my brain with guilty signals. You've neglected them for so long. Play. I began to feel like Andy at the end of Toy Story 3. Alright-fine-okay-swell. I'll play. This outfit is beyond my favorite. It is sky high and outta here. Her suitcase, the penny loafers, the sweater...I'm in love. Ru was walking a dog, but he ran out of the picture. Sorry little Bennet. I love this one of Ramey, however. Except for the brown dent in her head. Funny, because my girls never had any dents until Christmas of last year. And now...now three of them are sporting scratches and face plant engravings. Ha! I made it through an entire post. Oh, I learned how knit this month. Just thought I'd throw that in there. Syddie
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Kanani was feeling a bit homesick for Hawaii so a trip to the Shake Shack by the beach was planned to cheer her up. "hmmm... I wonder if they have shaved ice..."
Please meet our newest addition to Mitzi’s Motor Mavens, the lovely Miss Molly.
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“I know if it were a non-Indigenous 14-year-old and this had come up, my God, there would be an Amber Alert.”
A very wet Easter weekend here. It hasn't stopped raining for 2 days now... and its rather brisk as well. So any ideas I had of photographing dollies in the garden has soon gone to the wayside. Its Australian folklore that Easter is always rainy and cold. To be honest I do have memories of sunny Easters, but the years when it is cold and wet, we always exclaim a recurrent "see it always rains on Easter... hmmph". Now I'm not saying that our Australian expectation of wet weather actually leads to a communal prayer for rain.... like a subliminal rain dance, but enough to say that there is no real shock to see the storm clouds close in on the Thursday before Good Friday. So I have spent the weekend curled up inside with the family, indulging in hot cross buns and lovely hot cups of tea. And admittedly also losing myself in the internet.... they don't call it the web for nothing, what seems like a few minutes is in actuality hours, but I am quite sure we can all relate to that problem. It was while I was adhered to the web I found myself searching for vintage Easter illustrations, and it was while I was searching through these wonderful images I stumbled on this very rare Australian Easter picture. And such a rare sight it was. Staring upon it all manner of thoughts crossed my mind. You see while most of the world celebrates Easter simultaneously with the beginning of spring, here in Australia however the Easter long weekend represents the first real sign of cool weather and Autumn. Most of my memories of Easter are about flannelette pyjamas, warm slippers, hot cross buns, the odd chocolate egg (of course) and the first sign of Autumn leaves, oh and as stated previously...... rain. So as I peered into this magical painting it reminded me of how sacred images of our own unique folklore are. And while the shops do seem be awash in a sea of pink, yellow and green at the moment, what a refreshing sight it is to see a truly Australian representation of Easter; misty mountains, cosy onesies , fallen leaves and mushrooms. So who created this inspirational illustration I wondered, well it was indeed Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. And while we all know of the works of May Gibbs and her Gumnut babies or Peg Maltby's fairies, would it surprise you to know that Ida and her family were in fact the first to write magical Australian fairy stories, some 10 years before Gibbs and Maltby. In fact many believe Ida single-handedly inspired the Melbourne school of fantasy illustrators. Ida Rentoul Outhwaite led the way inspiring many to follow her lead to captivate children and to peer into the Australian bushland with wonder and awe. Up until Ida's illustrations, children's fairy tales originated in the Northern Hemisphere, which held little connection for Australian children to the reality of where they lived. So I thought I would share with you all, a little about this Australian artist and her magical vision of make believe and wonder. Ida aged approx. 18 years Ida Rentoul Outhwaite was born in 1888 in Melbourne, Australia. The youngest daughter to Rev. John Rentoul and Annie Rattray. Her father a professor of New Testament literature at Melbourne University and her mother having extensive interests in art, music and literature. Both parents encouraged Ida's artistic pursuits and preferred that she develop her own style as opposed to attending formal art lessons. Many family holidays were spent in the Macedon Ranges and the Victorian Coast where make believe, witchery and mysticism within the Australian landscape was imbued within the Rentoul children. Ida began drawing from a young age, she collaborated with her sister Anne and other members of her family to create truly uniquely Australian fairy stories. Ida's first fantasy illustration was published by New Idea magazine when she was just 15. An early rare photograph of Ida and her siblings, John (far left), Ida (next left), Anne (centre) and friends, 1891, Melbourne University Anne Rattray Rentoul, Ida's sister and the author of many of the books that Ida illustrated In 1906 Mollie's Bunyip was published. Written by her sister Anne and illustrated by Ida, this now very rare book, tells of how Mollie wanders into the bush and becomes lost. She is protected by the fairies and a magical Bunyip until she finds her way home again. The book comprised of simple ink drawings and is truly a remarkable effort from two young girls. The sequel to this book, Mollie's Staircase was in fact written by Ida's mother and shows how collaborative Ida was with her family. In fact a large majority of her illustrative work was a collaboration with her family. These early stories and illustrations were the first of their kind in Australia. Up until their creation fairy tales were still very much of European origin. Remembering that the colony of Australia was only just a little over 100 years old, it had taken many decades for even traditional artists to come to terms with the exotic landscape and fauna and to not see through "European eyes". Now through the imagination of Ida and her family, Australia began to identify with a new fairy tale world deep within the Australian bush and the beginning of Australian fairy folklore was born. In 1909 Ida married businessman Grenbry Outhwaite. Her husband encouraged her career and art, becoming closely involved in the management and marketing of her work. In fact he even collaborated with her to write several stories including The Enchanted Forest (1921), The Little Fairy Sister (1923) and Fairyland (1926). Ida & Grenbry's wedding 1909 The bulk of Ida's work was created during her 29 year marriage, including many exhibitions, in Melbourne, London and Paris. Ida's books and illustrations became world famous, her work being produced on all manner of merchandise; jig saw puzzles, postcards, even candle and soap boxes. Her stories of kookaburras, koala bears, cicadas and fairies also became mandatory reading within Australian schools. What serves as huge inspiration to me is that Ida juggled the tribulations and responsibilities of home and family with her art career. In a time when few women even had a career, she successfully managed both career and motherhood and produced work that has often been compared to the same calibre as Rackman & Dulac. Ida (standing rear), her mother Anne (seated) with Ida's children Anne, Wendy & Robert circa 1917 Ida circa 1926 In 1916 'Elves & Fairies' was published, no other Australian equivalent had ever been produced before this point. Multiple exhibitions stemmed from these illustrations, her watercolours and ink drawings receiving international acclaim. In 1926 her equally respected 'Fairyland' was also published. After WW2, Ida's popularity diminished slightly. She often spoke that the war "stopped the taste for fairies". Perhaps alluding to a nations innocence being lost. In 1938 Ida's husband passed away and she went to live with her sister in a flat in the outskirts of Melbourne. Ida continued to work until her death in 1960. By the end of her long life she had produced a massive amount of work. There is no doubt she was a true pioneer and changed the way we as Australians saw our land. Ida Rentoul Outhwaite inspired our nation and the world to look beyond the wildflowers and eucalypts and see magic and fairies. So as we celebrate Easter around the world, in my little corner at least, I'm feeling the first brisk bites of cold and listening to the rain persistently falling on my roof. In the distance I can hear the creek behind my home cascading with water and I envision the Easter bunny later tonight making his way over that creek; using the little twig bridge that was constructed by the local fairy folk, through my back garden gate he'll wander, down the fairy path that meanders through my garden, under the salvias that are heavily laden with Autumn blooms and stooping low because of the rain, and finally into my little home. This magical bunny is wearing Autumn attire, rugged up in his warm woollen waist coat, holding a basket of chocolate in one hand and an umbrella in the other. I dream of fairies and make believe in the Australian bush because of the undeniable brilliance of Ida.... she was after all, the first to see them. Happy Easter everyone! Mel xxxx
Who doesn’t love a good makeup mini? You know, the ones. You’ll find them right at checkout to tempt you on your way out the door. I’ve got to be honest, I always find myself looking through them. This season is a great time of year to pick up a few for stocking stuffers! I’ve ... Read More about 10 Stocking Stuffers for the Beauty Junkie
I finally have her look together, and a name! Her hair is a bit messy, I apologize (to be expected with a little girl playing in the sand, I suppose). I had to re-braid it after this shoot. But I couldn't just delete these pictures, as I love her little face in them. I hope you like them too! It's been a busy summer, and I've been neglecting my flickr. But I hope to get back into the swing of things now that my son is going back to school, and my schedule will be more predictable. Molly is modeling a new item I'll be adding to my shop this week - Lati Yellow bathing suits! I've been having so much fun making them, I hope they will sell well, or my girls will have a few too many. :)
Its getting a bit cool here where I am at the moment. Time to start getting out the woolen jumpers and freshen them up for another winters use. Did get me thinking about the dollies though and that they too may need some extra coziness. So I've been making some little dolly shawls, they are oh so very simple and only require knowledge of a few simple knitting techniques. This is an absolutely fabulous project for beginners or even for those learning to knit. I have used a 4 ply yarn, I think 4 ply works better because its not so bulky around the dollies neck. I also used a larger needle than what I would ordinarily use for knitting with 4 ply, because I wanted the shawl to be stretchier and with a softer feeling to it. For these two finished examples I used a Suri alpaca mix, which is just a fancy name for baby alpaca... so really soft! The world is your oyster when it comes to yarn choices, mohair would be stunning as well!! What you will need 4 ply yarn 3 3/4 mm needles 2 stitch markers Lets begin. We will be using garter stitch or plain stitch Cast on 3 stitches. Place stitch markers after the first and before the last stitch. Row 1 - Knit 1, slip marker, knit front and back of next stitch, slip marker, knit last stitch. Row 2 - Knit 1, slip marker, knit front & back of next stitch, knit to the stitch before next marker and knit front & back of stitch, slip marker, knit last stitch. Repeat Row 2 until you get to the desired size. Enjoy!! Mel xx
Miss Molly Finn Top in Universal Yarn Finn - Downloadable PDF is a free Advanced Knitting pattern by Amy Gunderson, available as a Downloadable PDF and includes instructions in English. Super fun to make, this pattern could be your next masterpiece!
It's time to deck the halls, and Molly is sharing an easy DIY for a unique citrus garland that you can make at home this holiday season!
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On my work table over the last couple of weeks has been Elsbeth. Such a lucky little girl, she is journeying to her new forever home with all kinds of goodies and friends. I think I love making all the extras for my dollies as much as I do the dollies themselves. I hate to see a doll with empty hands and I have been that way since I first began making dolls almost 30 years ago now. The world is a big place and everyone needs someone special to hug or something fun to play with. So as I packed up her travelling box I filled it with lots of treasures. A special bunny friend, a wooden pull toy, a second set of clothes, boots, a Sunday hat and very special little Miss Molly dolly friend. I am sure she will be having adventures for many years to come.... Mel xxx
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We had SO much fun at our first painting workshop taught by the oh-so-talented, Kayla Weber Nord . Kayla guided the entire class through painting one of her signature Kentucky landscapes at The Amsden . It was a tight squeeze, but we were able t
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush is a plant that loves the sun. Find a sunny spot, give this butterfly bush room to grow, and it will bloom summer through fall. Butterflies and hummingbirds will not be able to resist this bountiful bloomer. Product Details:, Growing Zone: Zone 5 - 9, Mature Height: 4 ft. - 5 ft., Mature Width: 4 ft. - 5 ft., Sunlight: Full Sun, Blooms: Summer - Fall (Red), Growth Rate: Fast Use code FREESHIP2022 at check out to take advantage of orders over $199.00! ***We ship to addresses within the Continental United States. Some plants will not be shipped to certain states because of strict shipping restrictions. These states can be found in the product details of each plant. Sorry for any inconvenience.*** Does Not Ship To: AK, AZ, CA, HI, OR, & WA because of strict shipping requirements. *The product photo is representative of the plant you will receive upon delivery. The plant may look different than the picture. This product will be shipped in a #3 gallon pot but the size, shape, and coloring could be different. Depending on the season shipped this product could arrive dormant. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our website www.thetwistedtwigco.com.
