Japanese Rose

This spray rose from Japan is called "Eclair". Almost good enough to eat. Japan has an amazing selection of very high quality floral varieties.

Alliums before they bloom.

Tree peonies

Green with Pink Hydrangea.

Local Lisianthus.

Mini Gerbera daisies with petal protection

Go USA!!!

Soccer madness

Even in the flower market takes time to watch the world cup and show
there colours.

Breakfast on the go...

Mini Teddy bear sunflowers

Pin cushions

The plantings

So one month later here are the plant in their glory.

Red dahlias

The beginning of the dahlia's.

White Peony

The local season is coming to an end. Mothers Day to Fathers Day is
the normal growing season for local peonies.

Camomile

Local thistle

Question?

Do you know what family this common flowers belongs too?

Local blue hydrangea

The beginning of the local hydrangea. Let's hope the rain stays away
and does not spoil the beautiful blooms.

Bamboo anyone?

As one of the great renewable plants,this tree grows very quickly and
can take over your garden easily.

Anthuriums

Growing on the street, these tropical delights would bring a smile to
anyones face

Planting Dahlias

So this is the last blog today. Lots more to come and also the
finished planters from May 14th. Just to tease a little...

Purple delphinium local

Hi Browyn.
Thanks for following.

Local sunflowers

As my friend Yoko says:" just too damn happy"

Hosta flowers

Big cat

This cat is one good mouse catcher. Although now I think he is napping
in the sun.

Hosta time.

Do not ask my why, okay I will tell you why I love hostas.
My grandmothers garden path was lined with them and it reminds me of
her and the simpler times in her little garden.

Giant Eremurus

The wonders are over six feet tall and will last about 10 days.
They can get upto 10' tall in there natural habitat.

Local te yarrow

Another sign we are heading towards summer. Lots of locally grown
flowers. Yipeee!

Plantings continued

So the next day we planted the little dears and prayed for good
weather that they would be ready for the big day.

Planting season

May 13th. Here are some plants getting ready for a clients garden
containers. We planted them in time for the party this past weekend.
Next photo will be them in the containers.

Too hot to handle

The much maligned gerbera daisy. How could you not love this delight.

Bearded Iris

These local beauties were almost four feet tall.

Azeala

I know it long gone but this fabulous tree was to wonderful to resist.

Close up

When I see the blossom like this I want to makes bed of it and just
lay down on it. Mother Nature at her best.

Cherry Blossom

Well friends it's has been a while since my last blog and a lot has
happened. So I am finally in a good place to restart with the project
again. I missed a few months so this blog may have to me renaimed
18months in the flowe market.
Here is the fabulous cherry blossom tree on 15th April.
Thanks Michelle for getting me back on track. Love you.