… there will be …
… rhododendrons …
… plums …
… forsythia …
… and many others.
What a wonderful thing to look forward to!
Happy Friday.
Soon …
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Hellebores
I was delighted to find these hellbores (helleborus) getting ready to bloom.
Often referred to as winter roses or lenten roses, they are in fact not closely related to the rose family. No matter what they are called however, it’s wonderful to see them.
Happy Sunday.
A Red, Red Rose
O my Luve’s like a red, red rose
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve’s like the melodie
That’s sweetly play’d in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run.
A Red Red Rose was based on traditional sources and complied by Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) in 1794 originally as a song. Robert Burns is considered to be Scotland’s national poet and is also responsible for compiling Auld Lang Syne.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Thinking About Spring, Part 3
Although many of us in western North America are enjoying some nice February weather, most people are still freezing and fighting off snow, wind and ice. So here’s another “think spring” post to hopefully brighten your day.
I believe the groundhogs were mostly saying that the central and eastern parts of the continent are supposed to have an early spring and I would definitely say that you’ve earned it! So herewith are some memories of June, 2025. Last time, I posted pictures from April and May.
Tea roses …
… a very fresh daisy …
… lovely pinkish-red hydrangeas …
… and white ones, too …
… with pretty pastel poppies.
Happy Friday.
Thinking About Spring, Part II
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. 🌸
Thinking about Spring …
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.
December 12’s Friday Fleurday
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.
December 5’s Friday Fleurday
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.
November 28’s Friday Fleurday
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.
November 21’s Friday Fleurday
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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