Garden flowers 1

I was fascinated by the centres of these flowers, which I think are Mallow. I posted a closer photo of a similar flower a while ago and the centre was different - more of a spiral. I have just noticed that the flower behind, in the lower right hand corner has the different centre.

After a long walk in snow yesterday, the situation was desperate enough again to have to call in at Safeway and treat myself to some garden colour!

Just having a bit of fun with a small bunch of Irises that I bought today, to add some colour to my snowy world.

Another photo taken from a small bunch of flowers that I bought at Safeway a few days ago. Will need to enjoy these flowers tomorrow, as the rain that we had today will be turning to snow overnight! In fact, there was a snowfall warning for the city.

This was a result of another bout of desperation, which ended in a trip to Safeway a few days ago to treat myself to something BRIGHT!

One of the tulips I bought recently to brighten things up after too many dull, grey winter days!

Saw my first Snowdrops in about 25 years this morning! Was out on a walk at the Reader Rock Garden, and the only plants in bloom were these Snowdrops and also a few clumps of bright blue Hepatica. Wildlife included a (mating) pair of Merlin and a Coyote.

Thought these dried Echinacea flower heads, seen at the Reader Rock Garden this morning, were quite attractive.

I'm still taking a few shots of some flowers I bought recently. This image has far too much "noise" but I still liked the lighting.