TODAY'S FLOWERS are MY WORLD ~ Spring has Sprung

Spring came early this year, these Snowflakes flowered

early in July and are now just a memory . . .

now I have pots and pots of Hyacinths in all the colours of

the rainbow . . .

the Bridal Veil has burst into bloom and is spreading it's

gentle scent.

Viburnum burkwoodii has such a strong perfume that it

is best enjoyed at a short distance.

Prunus blossoms are a boon for the bees as the

Almond trees are shedding their snowy petals on the grass.

This last week I have been speed pruning my 150 roses and

having to do a great deal of tree surgery on them as they

have been totally neglected over last three years. I am stiff

and sore and am not quite half way there but with these late

blooms that I have just pruned off, how can I give up now?

Luiz Santilli Jr. hosts this meme so hop on over to TODAY'S FLOWERS

and join in yourself! Just click on the Logo and you unlock a veritable flower garden.

Click on the Logo of MY WORLD to join in and show us what your world is made of!

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ Transitions

Winter is here, the leaves have fallen and glow yet on the ground.
Some roses still have a few flowers, 'Bonica' has blushed a darker
pink in the cold weather.

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The first Hyacinth bravely pops her head up to share her scent.

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The purple leafed Geranium, though drenched with rain, is a

welcome touch of colour. The garden may not have a riot of

blooms at this season but there are always enough to be found

for a posy.
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Thanks to all the kind people on the Flower Team who care for

and co-ordinate this meme.

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ 24 Flowers in a Bare Winter Garden

Mid-winter and the nights are full of frost
but after years of drought and now a little rain,
it seems not all is lost.



I went out to the garden, to see what I cloud see
I spied a little Almond bud upon an Almond tree




and Crabapples were blooming though winter cold is here




a Pansy and a Hyacinth,





a little Rosebud dear

some Cyclamen

and Snowflakes

Geranium as well

and in the shadehouse corner a Jacob's Ladder fell
like pearls strung on a necklace with tiny flowers strewn

that mingled their sweet perfume

with that of grass new mown

Just when I thought how wonderful

the presents it bestowed

a lone Anemone smiled up

nodded its head and shyly bowed

Precursors of the Spring to come
the welling tide they promise,
but just for now I am content
with what the heav'ns to me have sent.

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A hug to my friend Luiz Santilli Jr. and the Team he has

enlisted to to give us this joy of sharing flowers.