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Friday Flower
It may be snow white up here in NWT, but for that reason, I think it’s time for a Friday flower.
The photo above, taken a couple of years ago, is of a bunch from one of my lavender pots. Lavender is said to bring luck. In ancient times, it was burned in bonfires to ward off evil or to entice good fortune.
Despite its reputation as an “old lady” flower, I have always loved it for its fragrance and pretty purple flowers. Dried, it can last a long time; I like to keep it in my closet to repel moths, and outside, it repels mosquitoes.
And, as if that’s not enough, lavender scent will help you to sleep, and more deeply, as well.
It’s certainly one of nature’s beautiful presents. Do you grow lavender?
Happy Friday; happy weekend. 🙂
Sept 4’s Friday Flower
Full, late summer roses.
Aren’t they luscious?
I hope you have a good long weekend. 🙂
Pretty Faces
Greetings from these bright cheerful faces! Happy Friday, happy weekend. 🙂
Oregon Grape-Holly
These interesting-looking bushes can be found everywhere throughout the Okanagan Valley.
Known as Oregon Grape-Holly, or just Oregon Grape (mahonia aquafolium), they are not related to either grapes or holly.
Native to North America, they extend along the western coast from Mexico all the way to Alaska. They are a great fit for the Okanagan valley as they are very drought resistant and the leaves will remain green very late into the year.
Oregon Grape-Holly explodes in pretty yellow flowers very early in spring, and is a welcome harbinger.
The purple grape-like berries are edible and can be turned into jelly or wine and the holly-like leaves are often used in wreathes. Birds love the berries.
Greetings from the versatile Grape-Holly of the Okanagan Valley, and happy weekend. 🙂
July 17’s Friday Flower
Lovely, lacy pink fronds …
… swaying in the breeze. The joy a pink frond brings, when it’s an unexpected gift in your day.
Have a good weekend, everyone. 🙂
July 10’s Friday Flower
Lovely lavender grows everywhere in the Okanagan.
The scent is carried on the breeze and these pretty green and purple bushes …
… lend lushness to parking and sidewalk planters.
Happy Friday from the lavender of the Okanagan Valley. 🙂
June 12’s Friday Flower
The wild roses are out!
They are so bright and cute! Lovely little spots of colour popping up everywhere.
Have a great weekend. 🙂
May 16’s Friday Flower
Lilacs are such common, and, some may say, old-fashioned, flowers.
I think they’re lovely. And the scent! Heavenly. Especially after a rain.
Happy Friday to you! Here in Canada it’s a long weekend, but we won’t be doing anything much except continuing to relearn our appreciation for the simple things.
May 4’s Monday Marvellous
Marvellous Monday to you!
In honour of the openings that are beginning to happen today, here are some bright red and pink flowers.
They are lowly hedge flowers, but lovely all the same.
Even though some areas may be re-opening today, don’t forget to stay safe. 🙂
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