Well, I suppose I'll have to get some virtual flowers going on, seeing as tomorrow is May.
A few weekends ago, I went to the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show, the LARGEST flower show in the southern hemisphere!
I wandered around the outdoor and indoor gardening exhibits, seeing different types of pots, garden tools, furniture and many, many seedlings. It had me longing for my return to PA where I can get some serious ass container gardening action going on on my balcony. It also fueled the deeper aspiration of one day actually owning a home with (gasp!) a yard with a veggie patch and happy flowers everywhere.
There were also artistic flower arrangements and displays in the show, here was my favorite:
Also, WAY back in December, I took a little drive out to the Victoria State Rose Garden. It was a hot, sunny summer day, and the roses were still magnificent.
Top: Fragrant Plum, Paul's Lemon Pillar, Our Rosamund
Bottom: Avon, Fintona, Joy of Life
It is true, you really DO need to take time to stop and smell the roses.
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Our backyard, so far this year, has had daffodils, irises, and the first hint of a rose today! Sunflowers and others still are living inside due to the cold nights. Can't wait till you are back and we can enjoy flowers together! Beautiful pics!
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