Sunday, March 9, 2014

Mixed Bag



agave bloom
Here is kind of a mixed bag of things I have been taking pictures of lately- hope you enjoy!
The above is a bloom spike from one of the agaves I have in a display pot- though I love the bloom it makes me sad cause I know it is the end of the road for the little guy.  I might pull him out and redo the pot and just pop him in the ground.  Who knows.  I can't decide.
Japanese Maple
 The Japanese Maples are so dainty- I just love them.  Such a pretty color and nice contrast I think.
flowering quince
 These little guys have not disappointed.  The Flowering Quince are full of flowers and the bees are very excited I might add.
spanish lavender
 I never ever tire of the Spanish Lavender.  Of all the Lavender, it is and probably always will be my favorite.  I love the rich purple and the lavender together. 
gopher plant
And last but not least the Gopher Plant.  They are covered in blooms and covered in bees.  I am just happy the bees are hard at work and that we have plenty of blooms for them.
Just a little bit of this and that.  Hope you enjoy!  

8 comments:

  1. It is somewhat sad to see the agaves go into bloom but they are spectacular especially the ones which make the candelabra. Did you suffer a lot of damage. I lost a lot of blooms-Lady Banks, C Jessamine etc.

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  2. I know- it is mixed emotions for sure when they bloom. Oh my gosh- so over the back and forth of the cold hot cold hot cold hot. Enough already! So sorry on your blooms!!!! So frustrating.

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  3. Love that Flowering Quince! Is it a double bloom? We just planted a Japanese Maple tree. I agree, they are so dainty:)

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    1. It is- and it is wonderful!!! You will love the Maple- they are gorgeous.

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  4. The flowering gopher plant looks great! I'm so glad I added this to my garden last year. It's stealing the show right now and really held up in that last freeze.

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    1. I know- they are tough little guys. So over this weather- it is so windy today but hopefully it will calm down and spring will spring!

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  5. It all goes together well due to the bright colors. Thanks for sharing your blooms on this wintery day in Maine.

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    1. You can't beat your landscape photos though there in Maine- breathtaking.

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