Lovely flowers, remind me of the Mediterranean, delighted to be able to grow them at home.
#hibiscus #gardens #flowers #beauty
A little late this year… but still gorgeous
gardening
Oleander and Lavender
Beautiful day here, couldn’t resist taking a photo of my view from the terrace.
Weed Killer
It’s that time again when we Friday Fictioneers are sharpening our wits and our pencils, trying to come up with a suitable story to satisfy our dynamic leader, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (she who must be obeyed). Great photo this week courtesy of Roger Bultot.
I may miss the ‘Call for Submissions’ next week as we are taking a family holiday in Majorca. I’ll miss you and will do my best to catch up. Take care of yourselves x
Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100
Weed Killer
‘Can’t we have something other than weeds?’
‘I like weeds, they’re different’
‘I’d like some flowers Charlie’
‘Weeds are easy to grow; flowers aren’t macho’
‘And weeds are?’
‘I trim them, keep them in check’…
Sally went indoors. They’d had the same argument for months, Charlie wouldn’t listen and she’d had enough.
She picked up the phone, it really was the only way to stop him. And besides, neighbours had started complaining about the sickly smell emanating from the shed whenever he and Joe were in there, having a smoke.
She only wanted a few flowers.
Not much to ask.
More stories to delight you here –
Phoneography Challenge – Macro
I usually only ever take quick snaps with my iPhone and so wondered how a macro type close up would look. The first shot is of a baby fern frond I came across at the back of the garden, just starting to unfold. The next is one of the flowers on the orchid on top of the bookcase – I’ve always been fascinated by the way the centre of an orchid looks to me like a fierce predator. Hope you like them.
You can see other photos in this Phoneography Challenge by clicking here
Phoneography Challenge – Nature
Here are my iPhotos, taken with my iPhone5 – my contribution to the Phoneography Challenge 2013
This week the theme is NATURE
We have a grapevine growing in the garden – a challenge in itself for a garden in South Wales. Following the lengthy spell of hot sun during the last four weeks, I was delighted to find that we have some grapes at last…some in plain view…
and some in hiding…
we also have apples…
All the photos were taken this evening, after the rain had stopped…
You can see other entries for this week here it is well worth stopping by.
Daily Prompt: Weekend
My Weekend
The shopping has been stowed, the laundry washed, the house cleaned.
The garden awaits.
I do my best thinking when I’m weeding, planting or just sitting
In my garden.
Inspired by The Daily Prompt: Ripped into the Headline
Green – Travel Theme
I love following Ailsa’s travels and viewing her wonderful photographs and this week her theme is “Green”. (Read more here )
My selection is from close to home – my garden. It will never feature in Home and Garden; it is a tennis court, soccer pitch, fairyland, petanque pitch, campsite and, if I get the chance, a relaxing spot to unwind with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and a favourite book!
I just love the different shades of green that you can see, depending on the weather and time of day. These were mostly taken in late autumn last year, but the little snowdrops braved the frost and snow of a couple of weeks ago. Hope you like them 🙂
An Autumn morning
It’s a lovely morning. The sun is much lower over the willow tree, leaves are starting to change colour and flowers starting to wilt. There is a chill in the air too, a reminder of the cooler days to come, that Summer is over and Autumn is here.
I’ve waited two years for this………..
I love peonies.
I ordered a Peony Tree from a very reputable grower and planted it with great care almost two years ago. I watched as it grew and produced lots of lovely green leaves that danced in the summer breeze and withstood Autumn gales; waiting for the beautiful pink blooms to appear.
I waited and waited. I asked a professional gardener friend what I was doing wrong, “Don’t worry” he said, ” be patient and the flowers will come”.
I waited a little longer and finally, last week I looked out of the window and could see something pink where days before there had only been green and here it is, my first peony……..
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