One of things I love about summer is seeing all the various types of roses, blooming away in splendid profusion. There are so many, many of them, from the elegant to the plain, and all of them very lovely in their own way.
Aren’t they great? I hope your weekend is rosy.
It has been a busy two months since returning from our Norwegian trip in June. I missed the opportunities of photographing tulips, roses, lotuses and…
Water Lilies at Carroll Creek Park, Frederick
Stunning water lily photos from Stephen Hung. I hope you stop by his blog to see how gorgeous his photography is.
The hibiscus flowers have recently been blooming in great profusion.
Hibiscus “plants” are actually considered to be woody shrubs or small trees; they can grow to three metres (10 feet) or more.
They come in a variety of colours and are also known as “rose mallow” and “rose of Sharon.”
Whatever they’re called, they are beautifully showy and frilly additions to a garden, especially if you are looking for something that will grow to quite a height and perhaps also provide some privacy as well as lovely flowers.
Happy Monday.
Because we have been fortunate enough here in avoiding the worst of the drought and forest fires, we have lots of rich green to celebrate.
Tree fruit orchards abound and are producing many yummy delights from apricots to pears.
And not to be forgotten of course, vineyards.
Hostas are at their peak, with their lovely variegated leaves and notice-me flower stalks.
Isn’t summer great? Happy Saturday.
I found this stargazer lily happily growing in July.
The scent was heady, amplified by the heat of the day.
Happy Friday lily flower.
Happy birthday, Canada.
This deep red colour is very evocative of Valentine’s Day, but it’s really one of summer’s loveliest gifts.
It is so luscious that it almost looks like it could be composed of velvet.
I hope your week is turning out to be a rosy one.
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