Brilliant

This hibiscus flower adds brilliant colour to our wonderfully shady deck.

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Burst

A Redbud tree burst into so much colour it was almost impossible to focus on one set of flowers.

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Shelter

Violets shelter in shade, trying to avoid oppressive late May heat.

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Gaily

Forget-Me-Nots gaily fill a small space between a sidewalk and concrete foundation.

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Announce

Crocuses in our back yard gaily announce springs’ (somewhat tardy) arrival.

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Flourishes

Mere centimeters from well below zero C temperatures, this African violet flourishes on the windowsill above the sink.

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Wow

I took a potted hibiscus plant to work because there was no room for it inside here ar tome, and located it in a sunny south facing area.

Wow. A good sight for visitors.

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Back on Thursday.

Hang on

Black-eyed Susans hang on into late October.

Back on Thursday.

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Closer look

This sunflower fills the view. A closer look reveals a honeybee working the anthers, gathering pollen.

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