Sunday, May 30, 2010

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ As Autumn Turns to Winter

As winter sets in, the shadehouse is starting to produce an
occasional Orchid or two.



Lashed by late Autumn storms and drenched by sudden rain
squalls, a brave Rose still holds up her head.



The wind whistles around corners and all too soon these colourful
leaves on the Tree Peony will be just a memory.



All photos enlarge for greater enjoyment and the Logo at right
will take you to a wonderland of flowers.

Thanks to Luiz Santilli Jr. and the other brave souls who co-ordinate
this meme, we all have the chance to join in.
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30 comments:

  1. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.May 30, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Hi Arija
    oggi questi fiori sono stupendi !
    Grazie di condividerli con tutti noi :-)
    Happy day.

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  2. eileeninmdMay 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Your orchid is just gorgeous! Wonderful photos!

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  3. Anne Huskey-LockardMay 30, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Even in the grip of Autumn storms and weather, there is still beauty and color in your garden.
    I envy the orchids...I have some in my house that I know nothing of for care....

    XXOO!!
    Anne

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  4. ArijaMay 30, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Anne,
    my poor orchids have had to fend for themselves for the last couple of years while my poor health has kept me from attending to both garden and shade house. I think they only flower to cheer me up.

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  5. MedaMMay 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Nice photos but orchids are so lovely and your photo is fantastic.

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  6. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    love it the first one...like the color and the composition.nice day
    http://graceolsson.com/blog/2010/05/mother%c2%b4s-day-in-sweden/

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  7. Sylvia KMay 30, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    Such a gorgeous orchid, Arija! But then all of your flowers are gorgeous. Hope your winter is mild, your sun is warm and your days filled with happiness! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  8. RosamariaMay 30, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    I love roses, but the orchid is superb.

    Gorgeous week for you, Arija!

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  9. carolina mountainsMay 30, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely flowers still holding on. The orchids are just gorgeous!

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  10. Ces AdorioMay 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Oooooh!!!! You are blooming! The orchid is sensational. YES!

    EEEK! What is that on the thumbnail photo? It is a giant spider? I am afraid to click!

    Tsup! Tsup! I love you more today.

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  11. Ruth's Photo BlogMay 30, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful Orchids and Rose.It is hard to think of Autumn,when we are just into Spring.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  12. Regina May 30, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    How gorgeous Arija.

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  13. Olga PoltavaMay 31, 2010 at 1:32 AM

    Awesome shots! I love them.

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  14. Laerte PupoMay 31, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    Ola Arija,
    your orquidea is very beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  15. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 31, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Arija: That is such a beautiful orchid.

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  16. edenMay 31, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful photos. Wonderfully captured. Thanks for sharing

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  17. IndayMay 31, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Seasons come and go; weathers batter places but plants live on and bloom with their might to give humans great delight. That's how your garden delights the bloggerworld.

    By the way, we are coming to Victor Harbor in September. Hope to experience SA cheese and wine tours and tasting. So am really looking forward to that day.

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  18. lazyclickMay 31, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Very beautiful and lovely flowers.

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  19. Ces AdorioMay 31, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Hello, my beautiful friend!
    It's another lovely day
    to wake up to and
    celebrate life
    while it is time
    for you to slumber
    and frolic
    in your dreams.
    Goodnight dearest Arija,
    sweet dreams!
    I shall await
    your good morning knock
    when it is time for me
    to hit the sack!
    TSUP!
    TSUP!!!

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  20. Pat's AdditionMay 31, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    I love the picture of your orchid...ow nice to have a shade house. Mine are on the shady porch for the summer. Re your coomment...wish I could get blueberries to grow we've tried several times...but rasperries are like weeds!

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  21. Pat's AdditionMay 31, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Just read back in your blogs...hope your healt is improving.

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  22. CarverMay 31, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful flowers you have with winter approaching. I always enjoy the late bloomers that hang on the longest.

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  23. DellaMay 31, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Lovely flowers. A bit akward for me to think about winterstorms now as we're heading right towards summer.

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  24. Maia TMay 31, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Roses are always beautiful but they fade in the presence of an orchid.
    Lovely photos.

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  25. GaelynMay 31, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Sure glad there's still some blooms to admire even with winter coming on.

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  26. BTMay 31, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Oh those orchids are just beautiful. Jim loves orchids and we used to have quite a few. Brave rose indeed. Ours are just starting to flower!

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  27. CarlettaMay 31, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    The orchids are stunning!
    I love rain on flowers except my peonies that don't fair as well as your brave beautiful rose.

    Thanks so much for the birthday wishes for my Mom. She turned 75!

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  28. MaryMay 31, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Three very different things and all wonderfully beautiful!

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  29. lina@women's perspectivesMay 31, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Lovely flower photos :)

    Thanks for dropping by, sorry for the late visit...

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  30. SandyCarlsonJune 1, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Those flowers are really very beautiful.

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