The leaves have fallen, and the weather is getting cooler. It’s good to remember the flowers we had through the summer – these are some that were in my garden.
Flowers from the Summer
Category: Flowers
Nymphaea Odorata
Nymphaea Odorata is the fancy name for the water lilies we see in our small lakes. I was able to take these pictures earlier this month. I’ve learned that the following parts can be eaten raw: flowers, leaves, ripe seeds. Flowerbuds can be cooked and the rhizome can be boiled or roasted. I have never […]
Spotted Jewelweed
Impatiens Capensis, also known as Spotted Jewelweed, Spotted Touch-me-not, and Orange touch-me-not, has decided that it likes the conditions in our back yard. I know it is a weed, but as Eeyore says, “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them”. They grow in moist shady areas, in woods, streams and river banks. […]
Bridal Wreath Spiraea
I have a bridal wreath spiraea in my backyard that has grown much bigger than I expected. This year, with all of the rain we had, the plant put out a gorgeous display. When I looked for information about the spiraea, I found that the flowers have been used for bridal wreaths which are worn […]
Spring Flowers
I have a few flowers coming up in our gardens, so thought I would put some pictures up of them.
Practising Blurry Backgrounds
I like to have blurry backgrounds in some of my photos. My neighbour had not cut his grass yet, so I was able to practise with some of the wildflowers growing in his backyard. God has put beauty in wildflowers (or weeds) for us to enjoy.
Bearded Iris
I’ve been recovering from some illness this summer, so have not posted anything for awhile. However, I have been able to take some photos, especially around the yard and area. I posted about Bearded Iris Flowers last year, if you want to look at that post.One of my favourite flowers in the spring is still the […]
Wildflowers
I don’t always know what kind of flower a wildflower is – do you? We were recently in Balsam Lake Provincial Park and when we were out on a hike, we noticed some small flowers. They were different colours but basically looked like this:This is a closer view.At first we thought we were seeing different […]
Crocuses
One of the first signs of spring is the arrival of the crocuses. I have one small patch of purple ones that keep coming every year and the patch is slowly increasing in size.
Chinese Bellflower
Balloon flowers, otherwise known as Chinese Bellflowers, are fascinating to watch. They originate in Asia, especially China, which is why one of their names is Chinese Bellflower. I have one small patch in my garden, and the patch is getting bigger each year. Sometimes they look purple, and sometimes they look more blue. They get […]