Saturday 31 July 2010

TODAYS FLOWERS 104

Every year I make up several hanging baskets and pots to display around the garden and on the deck.

This year, because it has been exceptionally dry, they are beginning to fade and are far from their best.

To cheer me up I have been looking at my baskets in previous years and ……………. here they are.

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Part of our large garden.

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And more fab flowers are here -

Click on this link to see more of natures beauty.
http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/

TODAY'S FLOWERS TEAM
LUIZ SANTILLI JR. - DENISE IN VIRGINIA - LAERTE PUPO - VALKYRIE

Sunday 25 July 2010

TODAYS FLOWERS 103

Roses blooming in our garden in June and July enjoying the unusual warmth and sunshine.

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A thornless rose which surrounds our bedroom window despite being thoroughly neglected.

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Past it’s prime but still beautiful and fragrant.

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A lone poppy stands tall and proud

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Osteospermum seeking the sun

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Arum Lilies with their roots in the fish pond.

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Frilly blue clematis

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dainty white clematis : cartmanii joe

 

And more fab flowers are here -

Click on this link to see more of natures beauty.
http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/

TODAY'S FLOWERS TEAM
LUIZ SANTILLI JR. - DENISE IN VIRGINIA - LAERTE PUPO - VALKYRIE

Tuesday 20 July 2010

Sunday 18 July 2010

TODAYS FLOWERS 102

This week some flowers from my daughter’s garden now – in July.

 

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I can’t remember the name of these – I expect one of you does ?

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A busy lizzie with it’s almost black foliage

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Have you seen these fun planters of different animals?

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A close up of a geranium flower with it’s pretty pink stigma and anthers

 

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What we normally see.

And more fab flowers are here -

Click on this link to see more of natures beauty.
http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/

TODAY'S FLOWERS TEAM
LUIZ SANTILLI JR. - DENISE IN VIRGINIA - LAERTE PUPO - VALKYRIEN

Tuesday 13 July 2010

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN SUMMER

Much cooler here than in the east of the country this weekend and a very pleasant day for a walk along the Exeter Canal.

 

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Water gently flowing up from the estuary making silky patterns on the surface.

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A boat full of tourists on its way up river to Exeter.

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Whoops, there’s a bridge in the way!

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no problem for this modern day superman.

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Safely through.

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King cups carpet the surface and several different flowers line the banks.

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Interesting seed heads

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No day of rest for this busy bee

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A young willow tree sways in the breeze showing the silver underside of the leaves

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Row, row, row your boat, gently down the ……………… canal

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Meet Daddy Swan out with his family for the afternoon.

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Mum leads the way an Dad brings up the rear , wary of that human carrying a camera.

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Synchronised swimming?

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Remind me – what do I do with my leg?

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Time to go home

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Double Locks – nearly at the pub – whose thirsty?

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A perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.