Here are some of my most popular photos from the summer. Can you believe we're heading for autumn? So soon?? This rainy rosie was well-liked and is one of my favourites too. And this cutie. I don't know what kind of flower this is, but it's seriously lovely and delicate. š And daisies. They weren't…
Tag: Gardens
Iām Feeling Blue?
Nope. These lovely blue wild flowers shouldn't make you feel blue ... Or this little red (and yellow) flower make you see red ... ... or feel yellow. They are all as fresh as a ... Funny how we have used colours and flowers to represent our feelings and even our state of cleanliness! But…
Towering Hibiscus
The towering hibiscus bushes are in full bloom right now. Many of them are three metres (10 feet) or more tall. Originally from Korea, and in fact the national flower of Korea, these bushes are now a part of many gardens and parks here in the Okanagan. In the United States they are known as…
Deep Purple
Lavender is native to the Mediterranean and loves dry, hot temperatures and sandy soils.As a result, it's a good plant for BC's Okanagan Valley, and is a highly recommended garden shrub for this drought-prone, desert-like climate.They are hardy, pretty, and the scent is lovely. In fact, science has proven that the scent of lavender is…
Meet the Harebells
Harebells are lovely light-blue/purplish bell-shaped flowers that are found everywhere on this continent but grow easily in the north because they like cooler temperatures.A field of them makes a lovely green and blue carpet - a relaxing and comforting sight. š
Pretty Peonies
Pretty peonies So fragrant and frilly A sight to behold A pleasure to enfold. š
Raindrop Rosebud
I found these lovely rain washed rosebuds in a friend's garden. A north of sixty (60 degrees north latitude) garden. Aren't they lovely? I hope you have a rosy day. š
