New Growth

These are photos of spring in my

Florida garden.....our Snow bushes 

have tiny pink leaves now, a sure 

sign of spring.

The Hawaiian Ty plants have gorgeous

large pink leaves. In the distance you

can see my pink Camellia plant. I planted

it last spring and it is covered with blooms

it's first year in the garden. We couldn't

be more pleased.

A closer look at the Hawaiian Ty.

Have you noticed the color theme in 

this part of the garden? If you guessed

pink, you were absolutely correct!

Have a sweet day.....Dee Dee

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Tiny Black Ants

I clipped a few Camellias, 

and placed them in

my kitchen window.  

While admiring their

exquisite beauty, 

I noticed

a stamen covered 

with tiny black ants. 

 What to do?  

I held the blooms

beneath the faucet 

and washed the ants down

the drain. 

The Camellias seemed 

pleased, possibly

thinking they had just 

experienced a nice 

spring rain.

Have a sweet ole' day! 

Dee Dee

A Garden Visitor

Our lavender Lantana is blooming.

This time of year 

lots of 

tiny flowers

can be seen in our garden.

A pretty butterfly, 

to our delight,

came for a short visit, 

staying

long enough for a 

bit of nectar.

Have a sweet ole' day, everyone.  Dee Dee

A Valentine Azalea

A lovely pink Azalea from my Dearest

on Valentine's Day.  It is a gift that keeps

on giving, and I shall cherish it for a long while.

I thought it a sweet thing....one lone

dark pink bloom nestled in amongst the 

other pretty blooms....

Of course they were put on display for all to see........

Sigh.....

Have a sweet ole' day, everyone.  Dee Dee

Snow Bushes

I have "Snow Bushes" growing near the 

entrance to our cottage. 

 Spring has already

arrived here on the gulf coast and we have

evidence all over the place. 

Having remained

dormant for the past few months, the leaves

on these lovely plants are now turning a variety

of pink shades. 

Ah yes.....spring is welcomed here.

I've seen the Mockingbirds this

past week.  They'll be building nesting

places before long.  

Have a sweet ole' day, everyone.  Dee Dee

Garden Images

A walk in the garden this morning, with

camera in hand, has yielded a glimpse of

winter in Florida.

Of course new Camellia blooms have my

full attention.....still.

The pool with morning shadows....

One word....."serenity" 

Have a blessed Lord's day, everyone.  Dee Dee

Red Tulips

Since most of the country is experiencing

dreary cold weather, I thought it might be

a good thing to post images of something 

to brighten the day.....

"RED TULIPS"

Just as sure as the stars in Heaven

shine forth in the darkness of night,

we can rely on the love of God to 

carry us through our plight.

Thinking of those without power

with a concerned heart.....Dee Dee

Valentine Day Images

Pretty stuffed heart .....

Delicious deserts....

Beautiful flowers.......

For you!!!

Happy Valentine Day, everyone.  Dee Dee

A Pink Camellia Bloom

I've been posting about my much anticipated

Camellia bloom for a while now......

This lovely bush 

was planted last spring.

  

Mid November, I noticed

tiny buds all over it.  

That is the nature of

the Camellia bush

....at least one growing 

in my Florida garden.

It has been almost three months of

watching and waiting.

I believe so worth the wait.

My good fortune is.....they will 

continue to bloom for several weeks.

Have a blessed day!  Dee Dee

Camellia Love

Sunlight coming through window is

shining through the bloom...so pretty.

I'm in love with our beautiful Camellias.

They can be found all over our cottage....

it the kitchen window, on the dining table

and in our living room. 

Have a sweet ole' day, everyone.  Dee Dee

Roses Blooming In February

Spring like weather has awakened a

"Sleeping Beauty."

They bloom in clusters.....

The buds are orange and the beginning

bloom orange.  As the Rose opens wide,

it is multi-colored and just beautiful.

Glad you stopped by....have a blessed day. Dee Dee

Opportunities Everywhere

Embrace the wonder 

and excitement

each day

 brings.  

For tomorrow

 affords

us new 

opportunities......

time to 

experience

time to

 create.....

time to reflect...

time to

 dream.

~K Williams

God bless....Dee Dee

Waiting For Blooms

Last winters Camellias......now

planted in our garden.  With all those

buds on the plant, I am most anxious

to see them open into gorgeous blooms

once again.  We shall see....perhaps soon.

Have a sweet day.....Dee Dee

Falling Leaves

Here on the Gulf Coast of Florida,

the weather seems more like fall than

mid winter. 

 A large oak tree in our 

front yard is shedding leaves.

They are small leaves that can be 

found in every nook & cranny. It's

hard to see the green rye grass for

the leaves in some places and the 

driveway is completely covered.  

Today the Mister can

be seen with a large rake

 in his hands,

trying to put some order 

back into our landscaping.

I think the combination 

of flowers, grass and leaves

is very pretty.

The Lantana in full bloom, is 

peppered with tiny oak

 leaves as well......

Hmmm....fall in February, 

or though it would seem.

Have a sweet ole' day!  Dee Dee

Mini Jonquils

The folks from Norway have been

forcing bulbs to bloom mid winter

for years.  I admired from a distance

until one day....I copied their 

tradition.

Lovin' these mini jonquils I've

placed on the back porch. 

 Today the Florida winter temps

are in the 80s and the tiny flowers

are enjoying the warmth.

Have a blessed day, everyone.  Dee Dee