Some time ago, I mentioned that I intended to stop talking and begin living those items on long to-do list. One of them was to learn the art of photography. Make no mistake, I am two steps below a novice, but still I am learning bit by bit and having loads of fun doing it. As I looked at some of the photos that I’ve taken, I realized that 90% of my photographs contain flowers of one type or another. It’s no surprise really, because I adore flowers.
Image via WikipediaMy great-grandmother grew the most beautiful roses. When I was growing up, we lived with her. Even though she passed away some time ago, I can still see her fertilizing her many rose bushes with egg shells and spent coffee grounds. She never used store bought fertilizer but her roses flourished. I’d give anything to have inherited her green thumb, but aside from lavender, herbs and some jasmine, that thrived despite me, a cutting garden is not in my future. Just ask the rose bush that I bought about a month ago; because of me, it is now in flower heaven.
Since I faced the truth that I cannot and will never have a garden like Martha Stewart, a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Yet, I have to satisfy my flower obsession some how, and I am not the type to wait for my dear husband to buy them for me. (I’d be long dead, bless his heart. 🙂 But really, it’s not his fault because I don’t give him a chance.) So, the local florists and grocery store floral departments (of course, I am not speaking of a run-of-the-mill grocery store.) are my suppliers. They satisfy my needs. I thought that I’d share my some of favorite flowers with you. In thinking about it, it is an impossible task because I love them all. Here are my top 5 in no particular order:
- Lavender
- Ranunculus
- Tuberose
- Hyacinth
- Lotus
- Gerber Daisy
Okay, yes, I can count but number 6 was mandatory since one of my precious g’daughters is named Daisy. Now your turn, tell me, what are some of your favorite flowers?
Blessings, lydia
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