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Rosy Roses

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.

Spring ones.
Sophisticated ones.
Romantic red ones.
Baby pink ones.
Sunny yellow ones.
Wild ones.

Aren’t they great? I hope your weekend is rosy.

Summer Hibiscus

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.

Green, Green and Green

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.

Hedgenettle or lamb’s ear.
Lovely lily pads.

Tree fruit orchards abound and are producing many yummy delights from apricots to pears.

A deer enjoying some fallen apricots.

And not to be forgotten of course, vineyards.

Height-of-summer wine grapes.

Hostas are at their peak, with their lovely variegated leaves and notice-me flower stalks.

Blooming hostas.

Isn’t summer great? Happy Saturday.