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Raindrops on Roses…via Instagram

Raindrops on Roses…

Raindrops on Roses...via Instagram

Raindrops on a perfect Bewitched Rose in the front garden a few days ago.

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Hibiscus In The Sun via Instagram

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Hibiscus In The Sun

Hibiscus In The Sun via Instagram

Our yellow hibiscus is flowering dramatically after all the rain of the last 2 weeks.

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Oriental Poppies (Papaver) via Instagram

Oriental Poppies (Papaver)

Oriental Poppies (Papaver) via Intagram

I found these dancing in the sunny breeze at the local nursery this weekend.


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Azalea Flower In The Garden via Instagram

Azalea Flower In The Garden

Azalea Flower In The Garden via Instagram

A closeup view of one of the profusion of azalea blossoms this week.


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Bewitched roses in my garden via Instagram

Bewitched roses in my garden

Bewitched roses in my garden via Instagram

The winter rains have arrived, my rose pruning was done a week or so ago, and these blooms are already appearing. I’m seeing lots of growth on all the rose plants, some of which we transplanted into pots so we can move them to a sunnier place in the garden.


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Flowering Now: Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow) via Instagram

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Flowering Now: Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow) via Instagram

Brunfelsia (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow)

More blooms this week with these brunfelsia. These were on the property when we bought it 23 years ago and I loved them so much I planted 2 more last year in a different area. 

Each bloom progresses from blue to purple to white as it ages, giving rise to its common name. 


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Flowering Now: Daffodils 2019 via Instagram

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Daffodils 2019 via Instagram

This year’s normal rainfall has made everything jump in the garden, including the weeds, and these daffodils look amazing. They are always a great harbinger of Spring even if they do mean hotter weather is coming. 


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Flowering Now: Gerbera Daisy in the Garden via Instagram

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It is always a welcome surprise to see these Gerbera Daisies popping up in the garden. They were originally decorations from a close friends memorial service and each time they appear they remind me of him. A great way to keep someone in your memories year after year. 

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Flowering Now: Clivia Blooms in the Garden via Instagram

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I bought these clivia on discount last Fall and now they are blooming in the garden. I am sure the large amount of rain we received has helped but it great to have some color in this shady part of the garden. 

Flowering Now: Clivia Blooms in the Garden via Instagram


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White Orchids via Instagram

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White Orchids

Orchids used to be exceedingly rare but now you can buy gorgeous ones at almost any grocery store. Knudsen and Wimber discovered the secrets of orchid growing and cloning and made these incredibly beautiful, of strange looking, plants available to everyone. 

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