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Flower of the Day Challenge | Daffodils

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Cee’s Flower of the Day Photo Challenge 

Here’s a close up photo of some lovely white daffodils I found on an early spring walk. Notice the interloper hiding in the flower of the left.

There are 40 – 200 different daffodil species, subspecies, or variety of species, depending on what botanist you talk to. They are reliable perennials, which should return each year with additional blooms. Daffodils are a great choice for beginner gardeners and under good growing conditions should outlast you!

For more info check out The American Daffodil Society’s website. 

The Squares Challenge | Autumn Canopy

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Life of B – Squares Photo Challenge – #TreeSquare

This photo was taken during the height of fall foliage in western Pennsylvania. It’s my favorite time to walk in our local park with comfortable temperatures and the (mostly) absence of bugs.

Sitting on a bench I discovered an opportunity for a great photo. Tree branches often remind me of arms. These arms seem to be presenting a bouquet of orange “flowers” to the sky above, while providing a canopy of glorious color to the earth below.

And the view from both perspectives is lovely.

 

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”

~Albert Camus

Flower of the Day | Orange Hibiscus

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Cee’s Flower of the Day Photo Challenge

While not a good quality photo  😦  this is a gorgeous flower! 

I spotted it while visiting a friend in West Palm Beach, FL. As a tropical flower it thrives in hot, sunny climates. They come in many colors:

  • Purple
  • Red
  • Hot Pink
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • White

But, it’s the various meanings and symbolism of the Hibiscus that are so fascinating. The orange variety signifies healing and vitality. 

There’s a lot of information on this beauty and it’s only one flower….so much to learn! 🙂