Saturday, March 31, 2012

TODAY'S FLOWERS - A Riot of Colour


Saturday mornings we often go the Angaston farmers' market
and stop in for a few things in the township as well.

I like to get in a quick walk so imagine my surprise to see mass
plantings of Zinnias making a wonderfully bright showing.
I have not seen these flowers used in parks and gardens in over
50 years and was thrilled to see them making a comeback!


I think many of us remember them from mother's or
grandmother's garden.


They certainly brightened the day for me.



Keep your eyes open for the wonder of flowers and keep posting!

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24 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 31, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Oh, such gorgeous, colorful flowers! I love them! And your captures are terrific as always, Arija! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Enjoy your day!

    Sylvia

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  2. lotusleafMarch 31, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Wow! What a colourful carpet!

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  3. TexWisGirlMarch 31, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    they are beautiful!

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  4. Ruth HiebertMarch 31, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Wow,those Zinnias are gorgeous. I really must plant some this summer.

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  5. Photo CacheMarch 31, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    incredible. i love it.

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  6. Debra HowardMarch 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    They are definitely one of my favorites. I always have at least 1 bed full of zinnias. They just keep blooming and looking beautiful for most of the hot part of the summer.
    Debbie

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  7. CarlettaMarch 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    These truly are a vibrant feast for the eyes Arija!
    Beautifully captured!

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  8. GaelynMarch 31, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    These are brilliant.

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  9. Luna MirandaMarch 31, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    wow, these are gorgeous--the rainbow of colors is a joy to see!

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  10. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"March 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    They've brightened the day 12000 miles away! Thank you so much.

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  11. ZinniaApril 1, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Thank you for the lovely picture with Zinnior. I love Zinnia with its variety of flowers and colors. Bless you! Zinnia

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  12. MariaApril 1, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    Dear Arija, your colourful pictures of the Zinnias also brighten my day! Here in Austria, Zinnias are still grown in gardens. My mother grows them every year! But I have never seen so many of them in one place as in your photos! Here in Austria spring has sprung last week and the first blossoms enjoy our heart! Have a nice week ahead!

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  13. Modern MomApril 1, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Very colorful!

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  14. AlApril 1, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Lovely photos, it is a true riot of color!

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  15. DeniseinVAApril 1, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    So many beautiful colors. Love your photos Arija. I am looking forward to going to the flower nursery this week.

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  16. theconstantwalkerApril 1, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Wonderful to see Arija and yes it does bring back some lovely childhood memories.
    Hugs Drew xx

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comApril 1, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Beautiful! Yes Bill's Grandmother loved zinnias and gave us some plantings for our first yard (50 years ago as you say!)

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  18. vincibeneApril 1, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    WOW!
    Einfach wunderschön! Ich gerate in einen richtigen Farbenrausch!

    LG
    Chris

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  19. DianneApril 1, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    A beautiful carpet of colour Arija ... As far as I know they are very hardy plants so if they are back in vogue I will be certainly planting them come spring-time.

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  20. MaryApril 1, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Wow...absolutely gorgeous!

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  21. arun kumarApril 2, 2012 at 2:16 AM

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  22. Ces AdorioApril 3, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    WHOOOOOAAAAA!!! I Awesome indeed!!! I wish this was my yard. Oh but we have tomatoes and peppers instead courtesy of my son. :) Hope you are well, dearest Arija. Tsup!

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  23. BeckyApril 4, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Oh yes, Zinnias are one of my favorites and now there are so many different colors and sizes. We have them up here is vast numbers. Beautiful Fall rainbows..

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  24. DeepakApril 30, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Great work , Your work is really great and interesting. Thanks for posting.

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