Category Archives: plants

~ 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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~ Happy Face ~ WPC 3 + In a Vase on Monday ~

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Viola, violet and pansy blossoms always seem to be smiling when I look in their velvety faces. They remind me of the wonderful song from “Bye Bye Birdie,” Put On A Happy Face. In a Vase on Monday, is … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Color Your World – Razzmatazz ~

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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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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~ Lovey Doves ~ Weekly Photo Chalenge – One love ~

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

For the past few years a pair of Mourning Doves have made our backyard part of their spring to fall habitat. They are such sweet birds. All afternoon into this evening, they gleaned in the primrose rock garden, drank at … Continue reading →

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~ Petal Power – Almost Friday Flyers ~

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

It’s downpour time here in the Pacific Northwest, at the same time my two mature flowering plum trees are in glorious full bloom. Though the light is not the best, I know this is my last chance to get photos … Continue reading →