Category Archives: flowers

~ Rose City ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Well, almost in a vase! While out checking the gardens after two days of heavy rain, my neighbor came over to talk, then another joined us. To keep my flowers fresh I placed them in the water feature on my … Continue reading →

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~ Tulipa ~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bulb ~

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The online dictionary I use defines bulb as “a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants…a plant grown from a bulb.” I just removed these tulips from a planter, and will provide soil, water and light to the bulbs … Continue reading →

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

My vase today features Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’ — a velvet red hybrid tea rose with a classic deep fragrance to match it’s rich color. Rosa ‘Chrysler Imperial’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ and Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ fill out the arrangement.    ‘Mr. … Continue reading →

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~ What’s Blooming In My Garden On Sunday~

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Here are a few of the lovelies that greeted me in the gardens today!   Happy Mother’s Day — USA

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~ In A Vase On Monday + WPC – Admiration ~

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms! … Continue reading →

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~ Friday Flyers + Color Your World -Yellow Orange ~

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

If it’s from nature and in the air (or can get there), it’s a Friday Flier! This is the last color in the sequence of challenges from Jennifer Nichole Wells. It has been so much fun, I will miss looking … Continue reading →

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~ Color Your World – Yellow Green (next to last color in the box) ~

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Rhodie ~ In Praise of the Coast Rhododendron ~

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

“In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Six flowers were … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Color Your World – Yellow ~

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 

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~ Nelly Moser ~ Color Your World – Wisteria ~

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Last year I planted my second Nelly Moser Clematis, this one in the back garden. I was concerned there wouldn’t be enough sunlight, but the blossoms are opening and the vine is flourishing. Not to be outdone, Rhododendron and Pansy … Continue reading →

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