tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351099608062779892012-02-16T16:11:00.116-05:00A photo journey of my indoor and outdoor flowers. Some grow in the indoor greenhouses, some grow in the front yard and garden beds.veldtnoreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-58010959290287320712010-02-25T20:26:00.004-05:002010-02-25T20:34:02.233-05:00

I just wanted everyone to know that I went out front today and underneath the 20+" of snow are the daffodils. I had noted that last year my first picture of the new shoots was taken on Feb 22..so I wondered what the snow/blizzards harsh weather had done to them this year...Folks they are on time..But as we are expecting more snow, wind and cold I am not going to go out and take pictures...We can

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-84952705239021990232009-06-19T19:37:00.001-04:002009-06-19T19:46:00.386-04:00

Yes, this is where Dudley and his sisters live...

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The orange day lily’s scientific name is Hemerocallis fulva. “Hemerocallis” comes from two Greek words which mean “beautiful” and “day.” The “day” part refers to the brevity of the blooms, since a day lily stem may carry a cluster of several buds, yet only one or two of these will be in bloom at a time—and the large blooms will last only a day.We have had the orange day lilies in our family since

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With all the rain here in PA the flowers are quite beautiful this year..The Iris' just out did themselves, I had about 25 that bloomed. In love with the purple clementis, it is climbing well this year...The blooms that greet me at the font door are spectacular this year....The asslym is fragrant and makes sitting outside even more pleasurable. The orchid is inside...Now I suppose you are

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-6899596284778265842009-05-05T08:55:00.002-04:002009-05-05T08:59:18.749-04:00

This is one of my favorite flowers, the wild purple violet..I love them, I know many people think they are weeds, but I don't, I appreaciate their beauty and color. I love the shape of the flower petals. I protect them each year by not mowing them down and hoping more will bloom the next year..this is the first one I have seen blooming this year and am sure there are more to follow.

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This is the 2nd year for the little J. Maple tree.

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What a beautiful, colorful front yard I have. The pink cherry tree is in full bloom, the yellow goldfinch has a seed in his mouth, and the red cardinal is scouting in the hedge for seeds. The feeders are a hit this year. Where is Dudley? around!!

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veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-40323991901393504252009-04-19T19:33:00.003-04:002009-04-19T19:41:59.586-04:00

I transplanted the red tulips all to one spot two years ago, well guess what? one got left, so it blooms as a loner this year.I like the colors combination on the one with the yellow daffs, red tulips and the blue creapin myrtle...nice combo and beautiful to enjoy...K

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tomorrow a tulip.....blooming.....

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When they bloom in April, we call them Easter Cactus, nevertheless it is striking.

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Just so pretty...for your enjoyment.

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Hyacinth's and Tulips getting ready, the tulips will be Red and the Hyacinthas will be white and/or purple and smelly. Oh the heavently smell.....

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How beautiful is this going to be in full bloom?I found another praying mantis cacoon, a double one on the red bush.I hope to catch them hatching.

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And it is just a beautiful in real life...

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Look at this one up close,,it is georgous..just starting to bloom.

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Be sure to click to enlarge them. K

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Ever so pretty up close..

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I have no idea what bird this is, but none will come near because of the cats...so I feel lucky to get this one in a photo.

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They had water drops on them earlier this morning. Enlarge to see them.

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veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-14096810494878013202009-03-19T16:28:00.003-04:002009-03-19T16:35:38.366-04:00

The first bloom on the Forsythea and it is going to be one big yellow bloom this year, it is loadeds.and of course my buddie was taking pics with me today,,this is Nettle, hiding under the bushes, soon I will not be able to find her.

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This is a real looker, beautiful Purple with splashes of White.If you enlarge the pictue you can see the sparkle..A favorite

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-11468656468603625122009-03-19T16:16:00.002-04:002009-03-19T16:21:45.209-04:00

This is a stink bug. Do you know that they were exported from China into the US a few years ago..I would like for China to take them back...Speaking of back, see the one on his back? He is about to become extinct(x-stink) in my house..

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-67154977941478745992009-03-19T01:17:00.003-04:002009-03-19T01:19:58.843-04:00

Thank you lady. this is lovely computer work..beautiful pictures. Let us know the program. K

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-50073204292834246082009-03-17T18:28:00.002-04:002009-03-17T18:37:22.085-04:00

Imagine my surprise when I got out to unload groceries today and saw the beautiful mini crocus with the georgous color in bloom.Over night they decided it was Spring 3 days early and time to bloom. The colors are exquisit light to a medium purple with the sunny yellow center...In the layout picture you can some just poking their heads thru the ground and starting to open..These are little Wally

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-70320216930487624982009-03-17T18:13:00.006-04:002009-03-17T18:39:43.291-04:00

Look at the size of this Violet, Wow!!This plant is what is called a Species Violet or one of the original plants that all violets came from...Some of the common names for these "first" violets were Blue Boy and Blue Girl.I do not know the name of this plant. I purchased it from a plain lady in my area...She told me it was not a "stick tight". I have 7 of them if anyone wants one or two..It is a

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This phenominal hanging vine is a member of the African Violet Family. It is just over a year old with a fast growth rate..See near the top the one little red flower. More flowers to follow. It hangs in the living room above my TV chair...

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She will soon be out eating the new green grass shoots.

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Here is a little yellow winged instect that landed right in front of me when I was looking at the berries on the P. cantha bush. I was quick to get this shot as I will not likely find him again.I looked long and hard for the birds today, I could hear them and even the neighborhood woodpecker but there were none close enough for me to shoot. Perhaps the cats kept them away, do you suppose?So I

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alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310929570719405922" />This abbrovite pine was indeed about 15 ft tall and the wind took it down by uprooting. You can see it just behind the deer's head sort of lying on the fence..K

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I indeed had company as I toured the Front Yard today. Find the kitty is the bottom pic..Here is the photogenic Ms Mean Jean and her Bro Dudley, she is alway peeping out, must be the Siamese in her.I also did some yard cleaning from the winds we have had so I present to you "Panormis" cats, Dudley and Sabrina, sitting by the apple tree branch that came down and the neighbors Pizza Box.Here comes

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-92017986486714223762009-03-08T16:23:00.007-04:002009-03-08T16:45:08.635-04:00

I must have found 9 Praying Mantis coccons in the Forsythea, they were busy this Fall. I will not distrub any of them and hopefully I will be able to get pictures of the cacoon opening. I guess I need to tag the branches they are on because if you look close you will see the Forsythea buds are green and starting to grow..Oh Spring is here. I love the detail on each cacoon. K

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These flowers are ready for Spring, they look healthy and green for now but in a month or so the tulips will bloom Red, the Iris later will be Purple and the chick and hens - well they just grow. Check back on their progress. See what else I found today.

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It is warm here today, in the low 70's but as you can see it is cloudy and overcast but warm. I have taken a camera tour of the front yard to see the signs of Spring..Here is the tour.

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My name is Mean Jean, and I am lookin for that Worm. I know he would love to play with me if only I just could fine him. I think he is over there to my left in the tomatoes. MJ

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Yes, I am in here. Blow up the picture and look dead center, whala, that is me, bottoms up. Worm.

veldtnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235109960806277989.post-10132804453438182212009-02-21T19:03:00.001-05:002009-02-21T19:07:11.689-05:00

That little purple morning glory is getting ready to open. Its early morning. I am surprised the camera lady is up this early. I must be beautiful.

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Can you find me?? I need a name. And I do not want to play with the cat.

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These four tomato plants supplied green tomatoes for three months. I love fried green tomatoes, how about you. K

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What a marvelous surprise I found while picking green tomatoes. He blended in very well but I still found him. K

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I love this collage of the house flowers. The violets lined up on the banister are a species purple violet. The orchids and violets are in their greenhouses and then there is the little crocus from last years bloomings. The collage was taken from my Cozi screen saver.

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This orchid stays in bloom for about two months. It has grown well over the winter and I am hoping to see a spike on it by spring.

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This was my first orchid to bloom last year.

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