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I took a stroll in my own garden, this week, on Tuesday, to see what was in bloom. No sculptures of pollinators or model trains in my garden, but, the majority of these flowers have a story behind them (many of them are rescued plants that M has rehomed in my garden) and sometimes, a flower can hold a secret!
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| Neptune Rose |
The Neptune Rose plant was a birthday gift to me from my gardener friend M.
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| Iceberg Rose |
The iceberg rose grown as a standard was rescued by M and rehomed in my garden.
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| And Friend (Earwig) |
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| Rescued Pink English Rose with Anise Scent |
This is the first flower to appear on the rescued rose that M rehomed in my garden. I found the rose on the ground when I was watering the garden on Tuesday; it had not broken off, but, it was blooming on such a slender stem that the flower was too heavy for the stem. I propped it up on another stem to take this picture. The next day (Wednesday), when M was here, I saw that there was a second rose on the same plant, but, I didn't take a picture of that one. M doesn't know the name of the rose. I am wondering if it is a climber and might need some support?
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| Double Petalled Kalanchoe (another rescued plant) |
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| Daylily |
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| Chive Flowers |
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| Nasturtium |
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| Four O'Clocks/Mirabilis |
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| Scaredy Cat (Coleus Caninas) |
The flowers on the scaredy cat plant (which doesn't seem to scare any of the garden cats) are nearing the end of their blooming period, but, there are still enough flowers to keep the bees happy.
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| Gaura |
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| Potato Flowers |
For the first time since I've tried growing potatoes, I've flowers on one of my potato plants! I am thrilled to bits! I've three potato plants growing, this year, from some supermarket russet potatoes that started to sprout before I could eat them.
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| Calla Lily |
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| And Friend (Grasshopper) |
And those are some of the flowers blooming in my garden in May.
I am grateful for:
- May flowers
- For M bringing me bulbs and rescued plants
- For M's help with the garden
- For the joy these flowers bring to me
- For water for the garden
I think your garden is a pollinators' paradise, as well as being a joyful place for humans to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bushlady. We do enjoy our garden. :)
DeleteWOW! So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd have to leave the garden to take photos if mine was like yours. You have such a wonderful variety of beautiful flowers and plants. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Sharon. We are enjoying our garden very much. :)
DeleteBeautiful flowers! The rescued ones are as pretty as the others. I can't imagine someone not wanting them! I have a hate-hate relationship with earwigs! When I was a young teenager I stayed in a cabin that had earwigs, and I covered my head with clothes to sleep because I feared they crawl into my ears. My sisters never let me forget that silliness!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie. The rescued plants were rejected for various reasons, but, I'm glad to have them in my garden. You weren't the only one who thought that earwigs would crawl into their ears; I've read that a lot of people used to believe it. I'm just very glad that they haven't crawled into my peaches, so far, this year.
DeleteYour garden is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Spring is the best time of the year for my garden. Once the heat of the summer sets in, the garden dries up!
DeleteThe iris is lovely. I am happy that a white one which G gave me several years ago bloomed for the first time this year. However, my lovely deep purple one has shown no sign at all. Not even any buds :o(
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lady Ella. I do hope your deep purple iris will bloom, eventually. Maybe later in the summer? Or maybe it is taking a year off?
DeleteI enjoyed seeing all of your blooms.
ReplyDeleteThat kalanchoe is a really nice size. I bought a small one with white flowers from the grocery store a while back for our Easter table. (reason #2 for being over in my april grocery budget - the first being the $1 bran flakes)
Your calla lily is very pretty.
Glad you enjoyed seeing the flowers, Debra. I really like the color of that kalanchoe and I've a cutting from that plant that is growing in the stonery. You might be able to take cuttings from your plant, too, and multiply your initial investment over time. :)
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