I was at my parents’ house this weekend, and these are some pictures from their gardens. The daylilies are in bloom! Can you see the little worm at the center of the flower? Visit As the Garden Grows for more information about Green Thumb Sunday.
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Pictures from the Rose Garden
And here’s the new Peony Garden! It was a gorgeous day out yesterday, as you can tell! One of my favorites from the Peony Garden. I’ve decided that I love these flowers. And now, the rose pictures. I think this one was called Peace. And then I tried to get fancy with my close up filters. I’m not sure if it worked. Oh, I just love going down to the gardens when all the flowers are in bloom….
I Love Exotic Plants!
Here are some pictures that I took last weekend when I was down in the cities at the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Apparently I was either a little too distracted in my excitement, or just a little loopy from the heat, but I forgot to look at all the little signs to actually find out what kind of plants these were. I know some of them are orchids, and I know the fourth one is a Lotus flower,…
A Wannabe Herb Garden
Here are some pictures of my wannabe herb (basil) garden. I planted Chives, Basil, Cilantro, Lettuce, and I also have a Cherry Tomato plant (totally not an herb, but I still feel as if it goes with the theme). I’ve decided that later I will have a post dedicated to all of my edible plants, then I can also include my yummy little Everbearing Strawberry plant! Surprisingly, my Basil looks great! I will be ready to make some great…
Fun with Macros.
I was watering more of my seedlings this morning, when I saw these little guys and decided that I needed to get out my camera. Both of these are California Poppies. They just sprouted the other day, and have been growing pretty quickly. I love the water drops on them!