Category Archives: Gardening

~ Royal Ten Tulips ~ In A Vase on Monday ~

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

These tulips are from the Holland America Flower Gardens in Woodland, Washington, where I visited yesterday. They are displayed in a pottery pitcher from The Right Place on Orcas Island.   The pink blossoms are Royal Ten, but I’m unsure … Continue reading →

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~ Herbs & Fleurs ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Future ~

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

In the background of this photo is a garden of roses and companion plants I created two springs ago. In the foreground is a ceramic pot ready to be filled with this years assortment of colorful annuals.   “Life is … Continue reading →

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~ I’m Shocked! ~ Color Your World – Shocking Pink ~

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Flowers, flowers everywhere — and some of them shocking pink! Another reason to love spring!

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~ Primrose ~ In a Vase on Monday ~

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

After six days of sunshine, today is cooler with showers. My daffodils have faded and tulips are starting to bloom. Today’s vase is a small arrangement of Primula (primrose), Brunnera (small blue flowers) and Beesia (small white flowers), all hardy, … Continue reading →

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day March, 2016 ~

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Thanks to John Viccellio for leading me down some new garden paths! Today is Garden Bloggers’ Foliage Day, sponsored by Christina at My Hesperides Garden. Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis) is a long-time favorite of mine, since it is perennial, with early spring … Continue reading →

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~ In A Vase on Monday: Early Spring Mix ~

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

In an effort to spice up my posts, I’m trying out new challenges. This one, In a Vase on Monday, is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden. Daffodils though still bright, are looking rag-tag from the wind and rain … Continue reading →

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~ Crooked & Squiggly Lines-Cee’s B&W PC+WPC-Harmony 4 ~

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I love vining plants and amazing trees! All part of natures harmony as they live, grow and reach for the sun. Harmony

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~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Twins ~

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Twin Rhododendron buds. The above photo was taken the end of November, 2015, the header photo is from this morning, March 3, 2016. Spring marches in!

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Seasons ~

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

After another week of rainy days, today the sun is shining. I love this time of year when late winter gives way to early spring. To celebrate and “embrace the season” here are some photos taken of flowers in my … Continue reading →

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~ On The Sunny Side ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Optimistic ~

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Most people consider me an optimist, though occasionally I was accused of being gullible on account of it. Still, I’ve always found it suited me to look at life from the ‘glass half full’ perspective. Once when I was quite … Continue reading →

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