tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11521095198851247082024-03-12T22:27:49.656-07:00Book of Flowers; All plants, trees, flowers photgraphed are growing in my garden.“I must have flowers, always, and always.”
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-44598746421124456192020-05-23T15:18:00.000-07:002020-05-25T00:49:51.210-07:00Autumn;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Camellia japonica. Maybe Ballet Dancer. </div>
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-49217104929328081432020-05-18T13:07:00.005-07:002020-05-18T13:07:56.462-07:00A sunny day...2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-46911216396308495212020-05-18T12:58:00.004-07:002020-05-18T12:58:55.446-07:00A big ball of fire...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This cactus was sown by my daughter Lilli around 35 years ago.</div>
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<i><b>Chinocactus grusonii also known as Golden Barrel cactus</b></i> or <b>mother-in-law's cushion</b>, is a well-known species of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cactus" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Cactus">cactus</a>, and is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endemism" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Endemism">endemic</a> to east-central <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mexico">Mexico</a>.</div>
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It is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare_species" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Rare species">rare</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_species" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Endangered species">endangered</a> in the wild, where it is found near Mesa de León in the state of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quer%C3%A9taro" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Querétaro">Querétaro</a>, and in the state of <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidalgo_(Mexico)" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Hidalgo (Mexico)">Hidalgo</a>.The population was critically reduced in the 1990s, by the creation of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimap%C3%A1n_Dam" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Zimapán Dam">Zimapán Dam</a> and reservoir in Hidalgo.The cactus grows in volcanic rock on slopes, at altitudes around 1,400 metres.</div>
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Flowers of the Golden Barrel cactus, it has flowered spectacularly.</div>
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Ixora is widespread in Southeast Asian gardens and used to treat various ailments like rheumatism and wounds. <em>Ixora coccinea</em>, a dense shrub with scarlet flowers, is native to India where it is widely used in traditional medicine as well. The leaves possess antiseptic properties and the roots can be used to treat diarrhea and fever.</div>
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-26374576740794629992020-05-04T14:32:00.001-07:002020-05-04T14:33:18.513-07:00The potting shed.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was fun to draw and paint an interpretation of the potting shed.</div>
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A garden is a commitment to the plants, to water, to weed, to prune and finally to enjoy every task.</div>
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-50587115986915632792020-05-03T18:27:00.003-07:002020-05-03T18:29:17.181-07:00Old Rose, Irene Watts;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Salmon-pink to light pink. Mild to strong, sweet fragrance. up to 50 petals. Average diameter 4". Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. </div>
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Height (45 to 80 cm). Width (60 cm). Shade tolerant. -. Can be grown in the ground or in a container </div>
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This tiny beauty with a wonderful fragrance grows on the fence between my lovely neighbours, Claire and Mary. When the climbing shrub is in flower I pick some.</div>
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Cecile Brunner is a climbing rose with bushy, vigorous growth.</div>
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This tall growing rose needs support and is perfect for covering a strong metal frame, pergola or arbour. </div>
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-33678817589454927192020-05-02T17:51:00.004-07:002020-05-03T00:37:23.553-07:00Camellia japonica;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-87655176937851721752020-05-02T13:50:00.001-07:002020-05-02T13:50:58.320-07:00Wonderful Milkweed flowers;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A delight when autumn arrives in my garden. It is one of the earliest bloomers. Its silvery-white, papery blossoms are delightful and beloved by bees and other nectar and pollen lovers.</div>
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-22075666523830070082019-06-09T15:07:00.002-07:002021-11-08T16:20:40.153-08:00 Flowers from the Outback.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-22869866713764905962019-06-05T16:28:00.002-07:002020-05-19T18:24:02.508-07:00Salvia Peru blue.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This highly individual plant originated from seed collected in Peru by J.Mark Porter for RSA Botanic Garden.</div>
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<b>The canna plants are large tropical and subtropical perennial herbs. Canna rhizomes are edible and rich in starch and were once a staple food crop in Peru and Ecuador. Cannas may also fall victim to canna rust, a fungus resulting in orange spots on the plant's leaves.</b></div>
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-38954281996950824292016-05-08T12:23:00.004-07:002020-05-02T13:28:44.822-07:00Salvia;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-83242880956406565042016-04-01T02:14:00.003-07:002020-05-02T13:02:55.505-07:00Buddleia lindleyana...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Virtually unknown, spectacular Buddleia lindleyana with shiny green leaves and cinnamon trunks. This incredible plant has up to 60 cm long panicles of medium lavender flowers in summer. Slightly stoloniferous. Do not cut back like otherBuddleias. Medium growth rate. Do not cut to the ground (renewal pruning) as you do with other Buddleias.</b></div>
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<b>I must remember the names of plants, casually learned while helping to plant vulnerable seedlings into the ground. I remember in spring in the woods soft blue stars, “Leberbluemchen” Anemone hepatica, hands full I brought home, cautiously going past the hole where the badger lived. It was March, spring. Now March is autumn…it is not odd anymore. Childhood memories have receded to gilded corners, from where they might make a quick comeback laced with some sadness.</b><br />
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-10847486541752945772016-03-28T13:52:00.003-07:002020-05-02T13:03:32.868-07:00Cats Whiskers;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-74667410458795917502016-03-26T15:24:00.004-07:002020-05-02T13:04:14.844-07:00Book of Flowers; <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-34744874769320656652015-08-07T03:04:00.003-07:002020-05-12T13:37:28.014-07:00Bougainvillea varigated orange;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05403418150146893599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1152109519885124708.post-27272678806950441462015-07-31T10:59:00.001-07:002020-05-02T13:13:45.602-07:00Camellia; Pink Gold;<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Change is sweet, a garden with its seasons is the perfect backdrop for change. It changes with the wind, with the sun and with the rain and in the cold climate even with the snow. It changes with a handful of scattered seeds. It changes with the footprints of the gardener; Ts</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">I'd like to leave but daffodils to mark my little way,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">To leave but tulips red and white behind me as I stray;</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">I'd like to pass away from earth and feel I'd left behind</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">But roses and forget-me-nots for all who come to find.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">I'd like to sow the barren spots with all the flowers of earth,</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">To leave a path where those who come should find but gentle mirth;</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">And when at last I'm called upon to join the heavenly throng</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">I'd like to feel along my way I'd left no sign of wrong.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">And yet the cares are many and the hours of toil are few;</span></b></div>
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<b>I like to think that people have cared and thought about plants; enjoyed them many centuries ago, looked upon a plant with interest and joy, just as I do today.</b></div>
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<b>The best pictures do not recognize the best of the plant, The pleasure when one touches the silky petals, softly as they bruise easily, Watching a little ant or another insect makes its way inside a petal to make a more thorough inspection. The colours subtly change with light and time. I like the tight little buds slowly opening and revealing its secret tints and fine feathered markings, intrinsically inscribed since the beginning of time. Ts</b></div>
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<b>©Photo mygarden/Text Ts Book of Flowers.</b></div>
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