July 11, 2018

Promise

rudbeckia

milkweed buds & egg

fuchsia bud

blue vervain

viceroy

28 comments:

  1. "And I think to myself what a wonderful world." Oh the anticipation of beauty to be enjoyed. Gardens bring us so much joy.

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    1. That is so true, Peter! Most of the photos in this post are so out of date, but I've been collecting "promise" memories for several weeks now. For some reason, I'm noticing them even more this year--though, I've always appreciated those moments just before the "big events" of nature. :)

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  2. Nothing beats watching and waiting as plants go through their stages. Lovely images.

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  3. I like this stage before the POP!
    Great photos . . .

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  4. Sometimes buds are even more exciting than the blooms!

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    1. I agree! Almost always...or at least as exciting! :)

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  5. Wonderful photos Beth. Such pretties to look forward to .

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    1. Thanks, Lisa. These photos are all out of date, but I've been collecting "promise" moments for several weeks now. I love the anticipation...

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  6. I complete understand gardening in a cooler zone.
    Coffee is on

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    1. I think you may have found me from the WW link? Isn't that a fun meme? Yes, gardening in a cooler zone is challenging for some of the months. Not so much during the summer, though. :)

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  7. I love this!! I was trying to pick a favorite, but I can not, I like them all.
    Carla

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    1. Thank you, Carla. I love the promise of new buds and blooms and the anticipation of things about to happen. :)

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    1. Thanks--the subjects are fascinating and photogenic. :)

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  9. Anticipation of joys to come is a delight.

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    1. Agreed! And I'm a little late with replies, so these things have now "happened." Time to seek out some new items of "promise." ;-)

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  10. These photos are all so lovely Beth. The first one reminds me of the tomato flowers which i haven't seen again for quite sometime.

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    1. Thanks! Yes, I guess the yellow of the Rudbeckia is similar to the yellow of Tomato flowers. I really enjoy Tomato flowers, too!

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  11. Great photos Beth, it is such fun to enjoy all stages of our flowers, love this.

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  12. Terrific shots here! I especially like the Rudbeckia and Verbena. Thanks for brightening my day :)

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    1. Thanks, Hollis! The yellow-orange and purple-blue are pretty together, aren't they? You are welcome--I'm a little late in my response with crazy happenings around here lately. Still plenty of time to enjoy the flowers. ;-)

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  13. Beautiful shots!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    - Lisa

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. Flower gardens are such good therapy!

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  14. Great closeups. Yes, I spend a lot of time looking at buds that seem just about to burst.

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    1. Thanks, Jason. Seems most gardeners appreciate the magic of those "just about to bloom" moments.

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