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Garden Of Surprises

Folder: NORTH CAROLINA
.. a photo-book of floral memories .. the Garden Of Surprises .. inherited with this home .. with the help of friends, most have IDs 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 .. Azalea / pink /red .. Buddleja davidii/Butterfly shrub .. Candy Tuft .. Carolina Primrose [Sundrops] .. Chives .. Clematis ( Kardynal Wyszynski ) .. Common Pyxie-moss .. Coral Bells (Alumroot) .. Creeping Phlox .. …  (read more)
Sisters Iris 2019

Sisters Iris 2019

25 Apr 2019 25 21 609
" Purple Times Two " " Elegance " " Peach Fluff " " Gypzee " -- EXPLORE --
Sisters Iris - 2019

Sisters Iris - 2019

18 Apr 2019 17 11 509
1st to bloom- " Gold Digger "[her proper name is Golddigger] A Heritage NOID ( No ID) If no name is found, they get them from She-Who-DIgs-In-The-Dirt # 2"Peach Fluff" # 3"Purple Times Two"" © All rights reserved EXPLORE
Hyacinth

Hyacinth

15 Apr 2019 13 7 265
Hyacinthoides hispanica or Spanish Bluebell They are out front in pink as well as blue .. Left corner note .. © All rights reserved
Heritage Iris ..

Heritage Iris ..

31 Mar 2019 11 9 477
- right on schedule - Gold Digger - is that their 'proper name'? - for me, yes - do know that all the Iris in the Garden of Surprises are Heritage Iris - any names usually come from 'She-Who-Dogs-In-The-Dirt' © All rights reserved - 4 PiP Left corner each photo -
Colors ..

Colors ..

14 Mar 2019 22 20 599
WINDOW OF DAFFS There are thousands of varieties of Daffodils in the State of North Carolina USA - these 2 yellows have multi-petals and begin to bloom after the 'regular' Trumpet Daffs have started - if you look very carefully, you can count the layers of petals - the one top Left is quite different than any others in the yard - it has been named "Alien Daff" since it begins with a solid green bud that looks Alien © All rights reserved -- EXPLORE --
The Arrival . . .

The Arrival . . .

26 Feb 2019 18 11 378
- of Purple Elegance - beauty - simplicity - is a Crocus " Laughter's the sun that drives winter from the human face." - Victor Hugo * 2 PiP * © All rights reserved -- EXPLORE --
Guardian of the Lady Daffs ..

Guardian of the Lady Daffs ..

19 Feb 2019 20 25 522
- since Daffodils ignore the weather - they are the main bloomers in the Garden of Surprises - Thomas Panther Catt is our neighbor - a black feline [ who owns the neighborhood ] - is the Guardian of Humans as well as flowers -Thomas P stops by daily just to check everything out - now, if I could just get him past the Supervisor level - to digging in the dirt with me ....... PiP in each photo L corner - © All rights reserved - EXPLORE --
This 'n That

This 'n That

15 Feb 2019 15 7 258
or - Here n' There Each photo has a PiP - upper Left corner - You might have to hunt for the Robin - He was the only one who stayed to have a photo taken - On the backside of the Granite rock in City Park - All others were taken in our yard - Cloudy, but warm day - Mr Robin was reported here: journeynorth.org/tm/robin/facts_migration.html A wonderful site not only for Robins, but Monarchs and many more species - Wander over when you can - © All rights reserved -- EXPLORE --
RainKisses ..

RainKisses ..

13 Feb 2019 19 13 432
- on Daffs in the Garden Of Surprises - we go from rain - to overcast skies and no clouds - and today, 13 Feb 2019 .. Sunshine ~ In North Carolina during Februrary and March - Never know what the weather will be - So, still looking for a 'March Snow' - Still think dart boards are used to predict weather here - It is tough because of the Mountains in the western part of the State - The Piedmont [ where we are ] - And then the flat lands of the Eastern part of NC - When I check the weather for the day - If it says, " 30% chance of rain " - That means 70% chance that it won't rain - * 3 PiP * © All rights reserved - EXPLORE -
Here they come !

Here they come !

09 Feb 2019 11 7 516
- of yesterday, Feb 9, 2019 - sunshine and upper 40 degrees F and windy - Daffs always bloom early here in North Carolina - they have been known to pop up through the snow - weather doesn't seem to bother them too much 4 PiP across top - .. 48 deg F is about the norm in Feb, but today it is colder and I'm not headed out the door unless there is something really important that won't last til tomorrow [ not that it'll be any warmer ] -- .. but, The Daff Gals are always a bright sign ~ © All rights reserved
- not yet

- not yet

07 Feb 2019 14 13 379
- as of Feb 7, 2019 - it is still not Spring for 41 days - but, today the temperature was in the 80s - almost like Florida weather, but without the humidity - temperature will go down - and down as the norm for this time of year in North Carolina - but, until it does - it will be enjoyed [ can you imagine having ceiling fans on in February ? ] - well, they are ! - this photo of Daffs-to-be are surrounded by various stages of Arrowroot - most will get pulled up, but the birds are enjoying what can be found under it all 3 PiP across the top © All rights reserved
KISS

KISS

28 Sep 2018 10 8 271
.. years ago I found a recipe book with the title KISS .. it stood for Keep It Simple Stupid .. all recipes had 5 or fewer ingredients .. but later in life, I've used the KISS idea .. changed to Keep It Simple Sweetheart .. looking at the weekend, it shall be a KISS one © All Rights Reserved
An Evening Visitor . . . .

An Evening Visitor . . . .

11 Sep 2018 22 19 612
TheViceroy butterfly is smaller in size than a Monarch; has a darker orange color and shows a black line that crosses the hindwing. This bright surprise topped off a sunshine day [ that we probably won't see again for awhile ] - If Florence has her say - One good thing about living in Florida so many years - Had Hurricane-prep down to a science ! Just thought I might not have to do it in North Carolina - Ha - Surprise - surprise -- Got the staples - Got each other - Books - playing cards and other things pre-computer ! Now, do not plan on not having power, but that is beyond my control - If you don't see me for a few days - Check NOAA - See if they were correct and Flo came right on top of us ! Oh, got plenty of wine - Mr C can have the water :) -- EXPLORE -- © All rights reserved - 4 PiP -
She's A Lady -

She's A Lady -

05 Jul 2018 19 14 447
An American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) on white Yarrow .. Such an elegant Lady .. © All Rights Reserved --EXPLORE--
Gone dancing ~

Gone dancing ~

03 Jul 2018 17 22 374
Turk's Cap Lilies - Ready to kick up their 'heels' - Music is all around them - In rhythms of the slight breeze - And the concert of feathered friends - Nothing like it - Let's Dance - © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --
Morning visit ..

Morning visit ..

30 Jun 2018 21 19 476
“The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body of each is different.” - Hippocrates - from an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly - nectaring on Koreanspice Viburnum and several different bees -- it makes one wonder about being close to another without doing any harm -- they respected the space of the other -- no disagreements - it put my vision of most of humanity on a lower level than the butterfly and the bee * 7 PiP across top [ with # 7 larger ] © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE -- ( my weekend has started off in superb fashion -- may yours also, My Friends )
An Idea ..

An Idea ..

27 Jun 2018 9 8 434
When visiting a beautiful photo by Jaap - www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/46896226 His is much better, in my opinion - The composition flows better, I think - But I just wanted to see what I could do - With Day Lily inserts and a sea of green and Viburnum blooms - Top Left corner - Double/Triple petal Kwanso Across is Bonanza - Below Red Velvet Jazz ( don't look it up .. cause I named her ! ) Bottom Left - Buttery Yellow Dust [ that's her name for this year ] .. petals are 8"across - Background is Koreanspice Viburnum and things that probably sting ! Thank you for the inspiration, Jaap - * 2 PiP* © All Rights Reserved -- EXPLORE --
Raindrops = Color

Raindrops = Color

26 Jun 2018 7 5 490
* Top Left of each photo is a PiP * 1- Top Left .. Red Velvet Jazz Day Lily 2- Cosmos 3- Koreanspice Viburnum with bee 4- Another view Red Velvet Jazz Day Lily 5- False Sunflower with guest Rainy day ~ Full of colors ~ Sunshine ~ Rain ~ We must have them both ~ © All Rights Reserved
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