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Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 2 Jun

It keeps raining just enough to annoy. On the plus side it is also enough to support the plants I transplant into containers. Today we only had rain for a little while. I would definitely like to buy more flowers soon. I have...

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Ginger flowers

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 29 Sep

They have a botanical name Alpunia purpurata but we call them ginger flowers, as the plant resembles a ginger plant and the leaves smell of ginger. They propagate easily and even flowers develop plants that could be planted....

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Deadheading For More Blooms

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 24 Jun

Many people have lovely gardens this time of year. All types of flowers in bloom. But, after the bloom the flower wilts, browns and dies away. There are five flowers which can be revitalized by deadheading them periodically. Just...

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A Pretty Little Rose

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 14 May 25

I was surprised by this lovely rose bloom the other day. It seems like it was just February when I pruned the rose bushes here. It has bloomed twice now in the last 2 weeks. I am hoping for a few more blooms. I don't...

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pale shad of pink and white

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I Love Perennials

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 11 Jun 24

I love it when a flower I enjoyed so much one year comes back again the next. It is really something to look forward to from year to year. So I have a list of flowers that are perennials. Though they are more costly than the...

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It's almost spring and the Bradford Pears are in bloom

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 7 Mar 24

The other day, @TheHorse asked me to show a photo of our Bradford Pears in bloom. The photo is of our small grove of Bradford Pear trees next to the driveway near the road. There are three trees there. One we planted and two...

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What is Your Favorite Color of Rose?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 23 Sep 23

Here is just a sampling of the various colors of roses and what the colors mean. You can send a message to the recipient depending on the color/s you choose: Lavender - "Love at first sight", fascination, adoration,...

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Brendel, Blooms, Bluebirds & Backyard Update

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 22 Jun 23

My four B's to catch you all up with. A lot going on this time of year. First of all, Brendel's vet visit went ok on Monday. She got an antibiotic injection and her labs were somewhat elevated from her last visit in 2021. Her...

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My Neighbor Keeps Her Garden Growing

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 26 May 23

Visited my neighbor yesterday. He shared more of his wild mint. I grow it in containers in the screen room. My cats love it and I use it in my hot tea. Smells so fresh. While visiting, he had to show me what is blooming in his...

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Tulip Poplar Blooms in Backyard

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 13 May 23

I have many trees in the front and backyard. Sharing a photo of my tulip poplar tree. A fact some may not know is this tree is not related to tulip flowers but is actually a member of the Magnolia family. So relaxing to walk...

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A Rose Grows in the Backyard Garden

DW Davis @DWDavis (25797) • United States 22 Apr 23

K planted two rose bushes in the backyard a few years ago, and they have bloomed nicely each year since. This winter she cut them back, and for a while, it looked like they weren't going to bloom. This week, the roses proved my...

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Sharing A Walk Around My Yard

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 18 Apr 23

Took a walk around my yard earlier this morning. Many surprises in the front and backyard to share. I decided to make this collage to share with you. Each photo is labeled. 1. Blue Pansies are blooming. 2. Azaleas are just...

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Incidental Pink Hyacinth Blooms

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 3 Mar 23

Sharing a few pink blooms from my front garden from the past few days. This Hyacinth flower first appeared a few years ago in my garden. I did not plant the flower. A nice surprise gift. Many have said that often times incidental...

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A Bunch of Red Onions in a Wedding

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 25 Jan 23

A wedding recently took place in Iloilo City, Philippines. Red onions were used in place of the customary bridal flowers in the bouquet. Perceptions can be categorized into two categories: unique or not. Bashers made the assertion...

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Tulip Poplar Tree Blooms

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 13 May 22

Blooms from my Tulips Poplar tree in the backyard. I have two of these trees. And each year they seem to grow taller. This tree is the state tree for three states. Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Very popular trees for sure. The...

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Pink Roses Are Arriving Soon

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 1 May 22

My rose bush in Dustin's memorial garden is full of buds. The one in the photo was snapped earlier today. Almost blooming. Another day or so and it will be covered in pink blooms. The first day of May brings hope for many things....

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Rose Buds Making An Appearance

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 23 Apr 22

Rose buds are starting to appear on my rose bush in Dustin's memorial garden. I cannot wait to see the bright pink roses soon. The bush looks very healthy with tons of leaves and now covered in buds. Makes me very happy to see...

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Enjoying some sunshine on a stem

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 3 Apr 22

The various daffodils are beginning to bloom around the yard. Some have this traditional look and others are bushy lion's head type things. I am not sure of the difference in daffodils, jonquils and narcissus, but they are all...

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Saturday is Going Great So Far

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 2 Apr 22

Woke up to birds singing early this morning. Many are looking for nesting places. Soon there will be babies I hope. Happy sounds. Coffee in the screen room with a jacket earlier. Down to the 40s overnight. But 60s later. Should...

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Snowball Lantana & Rain

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 15 Jan 22

A light rain falls all day today. Later tonight or early Sunday it is suppose to turn into snow. Not sure how much we will get. Fed the birds earlier. They have plenty of water from the rain. So they are all set. Laundry is...

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