Cotton Easter

We used to call this one
" cotton Easter."
It's proper name is Cotoneaster.

Unknown

These balls were white and fluffy
earlier in the summer

Fir cones

The fir cones are oozing with resin.

Autumn aster

One of the last flowers in my garden

My Life Saver

I owe my life partly to this plant.

Prolific

It's amazing just how many flowers
are blooming in this window box.

Lavender

The lavender is in flower.

Do I pick it and dry it or enjoy looking at it in flower in my garden?

peony

This ginormous peony is 17cm in diameter.
It's perfume is wonderful.
I hope all the other buds reach this size !

Sunshine on Mothers' Day 2009

Happy Mothers' day

Flowers in bloom

A collage of flowers in my garden.

raindrops

Raindrops on lady's mantle ......
At least I think that is the plants' name.

Bluebell time

It's bluebell time! They have a wonderful scent.

Lilac time

The lilac tree was laden with blooms this year.
It is a pity that the blooms only last a good week.
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