Friday 21 April 2017

Friday's Flowers




I can't ressist buying flowers even if it's probably too early. These Marigolds and Pansies ( or maybe Violas) I got about a week ago. The Marigolds are doing fine outside but the Violas are not. I put them in small pots and had them on the kitchen window sill where they were not thriving.  Today I planted them outside where I hope they'll do better.



             My Christmas Cactus has a few flowers again!


          Leopard's Bane is an old fashioned flower that faithfully blooms every Spring.
 



I kept a couple of white geraniums through the Winter. They're getting very lanky and will soon go outside.

We're having a sunny day and temperatures of 20C (68F) . I spent as much time as I could outside because showers are predicted for tomorrow.

Hope you had a lovely Friday!!


                  Granny Marigold

14 comments:

  1. Your plants always look so bright and healthy. It is so hard to resist buying flowers to plant. Seem like we wait so long for spring. I'm glad you finally had a good day to get outside. We have rain coming in for the weekend. We really need the rain too!

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  2. Those are some pretty flowers! It is way too early here:)

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  3. I bought a vew violas today. It's not too early to put them out. We worked in the yard much of the day, appreciative of the sunshine.

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  4. All so pretty, the pansy are my fave though, with their little "faces" 😊

    Hope you have a pleasant weekend. Rain on the way but that's ok.🌷🌼

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  5. Beautiful flowers, I am a great fan of Violas.

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  6. Always good to see flowers. Sounds like you had a nice day. Send some some this way, ok?

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  7. I buy things too early too! What color are your marigolds? Are they red? I think probably your violas will do better now they are outdoors. You must have a great green thumb! My Christmas Cactus has no more blooms!! Enjoy! Nancy

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    1. Yes Nancy, the Marigolds are red. Aren't they cute? And, you're right about the Violas doing better outside. Already they have perked up.

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  8. Oh so pretty and joyful looking flowers!!!!!

    Never heard the name Leopard's Bane. But I love the name! And it certainly even sounds old fashioned. :-)

    Not doing any of this yet, here. Old Timer's always said, "no planting, till Memorial Day".

    Luna Crone

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    1. Leopard's Bane's official name I believe is Doronicum.

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  9. I was at our favourite nursery yesterday, and spent about $60! The geraniums were on sale and I bought a few bedding plants and lots of tomato plants. Need to get to work transplanting the tomatoes. Wasn't it beautiful yesterday?:-) Got some garden cleaned out and am planting seeds this morning. I love those red marigolds!

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    1. I am working on my wish list and will be going there one of these days. No doubt I'll be leaving some serious money there too.

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  10. Love the red marigolds! I've never seen them. Love the pansies too.
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Robin

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