A Trio of Colors (Hydrangea)

The colors of flowers in some species of hydrangeas are based

 on the conditions of the soil in which they are growing. 

Blue flowers are the result of acidic soil. 

Neutral soils may result in very pale cream flowers.

Pink or purple flowers are found in alkaline soils.

Some flowers have multiple colors...
like the one shown above from my Mom's hydrangea bush.
Carole
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Hydrangeas In Bloom

The hydrangea bush at my Mom's house is in bloom and it is spectacular!

These are lovely blue-colored blooms!

Each bloom is perfectly amazing!

Carole

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Daylily

The Daylily bloomed for the first time.

I am pleasantly surprised by the result!

Carole

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Redbud in Bloom ~ Before and After

This is a "before and after" of sorts.

A previous post showed the Redbud tree in bloom with lovely flowers.

Seed pods developed where the flowers had been!

Carole

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Spirea in Bloom

The Spirea are in bloom!

The flowers are so delicate!

Carole

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Wisteria (Lane)

I love Wisteria...the vines with these purple flower are so lovely!

Yes, this is the flower that the famous TV show is named after...

Wisteria Lane!

Carole

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Happy Mother's Day! A Rose for the Moms

This Sunday is Mother's Day!

For all the Moms out there (whether you are a Mom of 2-legged or 4-legged kids)...

Happy Mother's Day!

This Rose is for you!

Carole

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Rhododendron in Bloom

The flowers are just gorgeous this year.  Maybe it is because of the recent rains that we had.  Whatever the reason, I want to share this beautiful Rhododendron.

Carole
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In the Pink

These gorgeous pink Azaleas deserve to be seen!

They are fantastic!

The flowers this Spring are absolutely spectacular!

Carole

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Tulips

Spring wouldn't be complete without the beautiful flowers that come from bulbs...like tulips!

A Trio of Tulips

This purple tulip is spectacular.

With its muliple petals, it almost doesn't even look like a tulip!

Carole

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Reds and Pinks

A few more lovely spring blooms in reds and pinks!

A beautiful Azalea to enjoy!

Friday's weather is supposed to be much cooler.  Back to regular temperatures.  It was fun while it lasted!

Carole

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Flowers in White

More flower pictures! Today's theme is Flowers in White!

The Dogwood Tree in bloom!

Another view!

From Viburnum......to Lily of the Valley.....a beautiful contrast with green foliage and white flowers!

Enjoy!

Carole

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Can't Seem to Get Enough of the Spring Flowers!

This weather for this week is also predicted to be amazing...with temperatures warmer than average for this time of year!

It seems like everywhere you look, the flowers are in bloom!

These wild violets look so sweet!

Happy Spring!
Carole
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Trees in Bloom

Although we are all enduring lots of pollen as the trees bloom in Spring, the trees are truly spectacular!

The plum-colored leaves and

delicate pink flowers

make this tree one of my favs!

I adore the beautiful flowers of the red bud tree.
Even the tree trunk has a profusion of blooms!

I hope that your Spring is as lovely as ours is in the Midwest!

Carole

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More from the Garden

Textures and patterns are always interesting elements in any garden. 

This plant is called "Lamb's Ear."  As you can see from the shape, the name is appropriate.  In addition, the leaves also feel "furry" and soft!  This texture makes the name even more appropriate!

Years ago, the Missouri Botanical Garden created a special garden for the blind.  This plant was included in that garden because its texture appeals to the sense of touch.

This plant is a new addition to the garden as of last year.
A friend gave me some extra from his garden.

He calls it "Ribbon Grass."  Likewise, this is an appropriate name since it is long and narrow like a ribbon.

I like the varigated pattern on the leaves of the Ribbon Grass. 


While the Ribbon Grass and the Lamb's Ear are both variations of green and white, they are each very different...and add their own special charm to the garden.



Happy Spring to all the Green Thumbs...and Not So Green Thumbs out there!

Carole
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Springtime Flowers!

The weather continues to be absolutely gorgeous, here in the Midwest!

The Bleeding Heart Flowers are always some of my Spring favorites. There are 2 color variations in our garden:

Bleeding Heart ( Red )

Bleeding Heart ( White )

It's easy to see from the shape of the flowers why this lovely plant is called "Bleeding Heart."

Happy Spring!

Carole

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Spring in the Midwest

After a long, cold winter, Spring has finally arrived in the Midwest!

Here is a quick "walk in the garden" with some of the first flowers to appear in Spring:

The Crocus and the Daffodil.

Plus, a little squirrel that was very interested in what was happening!

Enjoy!

Carole

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Balloon Garden

The St. Louis Home and Garden Show featured a garden made entirely of balloons.

The garden was designed and produced by Sammy J Balloon Creations.  

The 600 square foot garden had many flowers,

some of which were almost 6 feet tall.

A fun and clever gardening idea!

Carole

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