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Thinking About Spring, Part II

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Since most of the country is in the absolute depths of January weather, I think that now is good time to see a bit more spring. 🌸 Last time, I posted pictures from March and April, 2025. Here are some from May, 2025. I hope they brighten your day.

Pretty pink phlox …

… and mock orange with its lovely aroma …

… was accompanied by irises in all their glory.

The rhododendrons burst forth in heady abandon …

… in hot pink as well as white.

Their cousins, the azaleas, weren’t left behind.

Multi-layered peonies unfurled themselves …

… while the lovely lilacs spread their gentle fragrance.

Things to look forward to. Happy Friday. 🌸

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Thinking about Spring …

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It doesn’t take much for me to start thinking about spring; a couple of days of windy and rainy overcast will do it! So instead of pining, I decided it would be a good idea to post a bit of spring.

March

Buttercups …

… tulips …

… daffodils.

April

Okanagan sunflowers …

… narcissus …

… plum …

… dogwood …

… magnolias …

… rhododendrons.

And that’s just March and April! Next week I’ll post some flower power pictures from May and June. Just looking through my spring photos puts a smile on my face; if you’re experiencing the seasonal blues I hope these help a bit. 🌸

Happy Tuesday.

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December 12’s Friday Fleurday

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I didn’t think I would find any more flowers from this year to post for Friday Flowerday but then I spotted some lovely pot marigolds in the kitchen garden next to one of our favourite restaurants. They are edible and were clearly still being used by the chef as I found where some had been cut with shears.

They were such a bright and cheery little group to see at this time of year with their sunny faces.

With all the overcast from the constant rain we’re almost totally dark by 4:00 pm, so these pretty flowers were a delightful and unexpected sight indeed.

Happy Friday.

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December 5’s Friday Fleurday

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Although our outdoor flower season is essentially over – I have seen a few outliers but they will eventually disappear, too – I found this lovely collection of poinsettias in a greenhouse.

I don’t typically like poinsettias all that much, but this multitude looked particularly attractive.

Along with holly, they are certainly one of December’s signature flowers/plants and give the season a lot of flair.

Happy Friday.

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November 28’s Friday Fleurday

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Last Friday Fleurday I posted flower pictures from March, April and May; today I’m posting pictures from June, July and August. And I’m really happy about that, because right now we have cloud down to the valley floor and a lot of rain! In the mountains it came down as snow, so if you’re planning a ski trip, I know where there’s plenty of the fresh stuff! But on to more colourful things …

… like a lovely June iris …

… a very fresh daisy …

… and some lovely variegated hydrangeas.

July brought pond lilies …

… impatiens …

… many more hydrangeas …

… and lots of pond lilies, too.

While in August we had anemones …

… sunflowers …

… black-eyed susans …

… penny macs …

… and last but not least, tea roses.

I really enjoyed my little trip through the summer archive! After going for a very soggy and grey ramble today, it was lovely knowing that all these lovelies will be back.

Happy Friday, happy weekend.

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November 21’s Friday Fleurday

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Well, it’s that time of year when outdoor flowers have become very hard to find. So as a seasonal goodbye, I’m going to do a couple of retrospective posts showcasing some of my favourites from this year’s bloomers.

First up is March, April and May. These are wonderful months for many reasons but not least of which is that the blooms are everywhere and quickly bring us out of our winter blahs.

Lovely March daffodils, always a classic …

… were closely followed by another classic, April tulips, and so many, many other beautiful bloomers.

Cherry blossoms …

… plums …

… and apples … with us and then gone again so quickly.

Magnolias thriving in the April sun …

… a flower feast.

And then there was the heady scent of the lilacs, an old-fashioned flower that’s never really gone out of style.

Early May brought the rhododendrons …

… and dogwoods, British Columbia’s provincial flower.

Irises …

… and peonies …

… and hydrangeas completed a smorgasbord of gorgeous sights and scents.

And, no snow here, just lots of petals!

Although the southern hemisphere is heading into spring right now, for us northerners, I think that a little glimpse of what will be arriving again in March is a good thing.

Happy Friday.

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November 14’s Friday Fleurday

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So, the flower pickings have dwindled a lot, but I did find some for today’s post.

The always-lovely chrysanthemums are starting to fade now, but they have been very cheery through the wind and rain that we’ve often experienced this autumn.

I also found some asters in a protected spot; they’re looking quite perky considering that it’s almost mid-November!

A few pretty dianthus are still blooming among the falling leaves, too.

And lastly, a couple of anemones provided a sweet memory of summer.

Happy Friday; I hope your weekend blooms beautifully. 🌼

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November 7’s Friday Fleurday

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It’s the first fleurday of November but I’ve luckily found some bloomers that seem to have not noticed that we’re edging toward winter!

These fairy roses are still very pretty in pink …

… while these tiny beach sunflowers are retaining their bright, happy faces.

Here’s a last look at these wonderful hydrangeas, who after providing us with beautiful colour variations since June are now deservedly fading into their winter rest.

And finally, a matador rose. They usually last well into December, providing pops of welcome colour on grey, rainy days.

Happy Friday.

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October 31’s Friday Fleurday, Halloween Edition

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So fleurday and Halloween are on the same day! If you celebrate Halloween I wish you a monstrously good one …

… and if not, I hope you enjoy these autumnal flowers.

Flowers are beginning to be a bit difficult to find now that we’re almost into November, but this lovely sunflower still looked beautifully sunny.

I’m not entirely sure what these are although I think they might be a type of carnation. Does anyone know? No matter what they are, they’re a very pretty addition to the late autumn bloomers club.

I found this very attractive pot marigold, clearly not yet affected by our changing calendar.

Happy fleurday; happy Halloween. 🎃 🌼

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Picture Jumble

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These are October pictures that I like but haven’t posted before as I chose to publish others from the same sets in more cohesive ways.

Petunias from a large pot on my deck; they’ve been beautiful all summer and are actually still blooming.

Yellowing ginkgo biloba leaves – I love the shape of them. Ginkgo biloba trees are ancient; they’re part of the fossil record.

A path through the Japanese Garden; I walk there probably two or three times a week. It’s peaceful, calming and beautiful.

The stages of autumn change are shown through a colourful ash tree, some dried ornamental grasses and in the foreground, grape vines.

This clump of dahlias looked particularly pretty against the blue sky.

Autumn is beautiful and can be beautifully surprising with its colours, skies, and often, lovely temperatures. There’s probably nothing better than sitting outside in comfortable, glorious autumn temperatures, the season settling and relaxing into a luminous winter.

Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile. ~ William Cullen Bryant