Tag Archives: flowers

~ Color Your World – Violet Red ~

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Who knew there are so many variations on the theme of red, blue and yellow! Hope you enjoy a splash of brightness.

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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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~ In Lindy’s Garden Today ~

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Oh, my!  Many perennial shrubs are blooming, while early emerging bulbs like daffodil, hyacinth and trillium are fading. My tulips are mid cycle, and Columbine are lifting their delicate faces to the sun. Sweet Woodruff on the side of 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 →

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~ Sunny Face – Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

     

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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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~ 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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