Category Archives: plants

~ 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 + 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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~ 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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~ English Wood Hyacinth ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Several years ago, after unsuccessful attempts to add Bluebells to my gardens, I tried out what Breck’s calls English Wood Hyacinth (Hyacinthoides hispanica) and they have spread nicely, creating a splash of lavender, pink and white in the gardens at … Continue reading →

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~ Regrowth – Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Future 2 ~

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Some things bear repeating. “Life is divided into three terms – that which was, which is, and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present, to live better in the … Continue reading →

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~ 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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~ Color Your World – Sunset Orange ~

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Tulips shots from my visit to the Woodland, Washington Tulip Festival this afternoon plus another gorgeous, lingering sunset over Waldron and Saturna Islands, from Beach Haven, Orcas Island.

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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 →