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Mallow - just a lovely simple flower07.30.08

Wordless Wednesday

Not only is Mallow lovely, but it’s easy to grow. At least here in Southern Ontario. I suspect it would be easy to grow just about anywhere since it’s a hardy and fairly drought resistant plant.

I love those pretty pink flowers.
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Want a peek at my garden?07.27.08

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In the middle of July (July 14th to be exact) I decide to take a couple of shots of the backyard, front yard and my planted boulevard garden. Would you like to see what my garden looks like this year?
Here’s a shot of the backyard:

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Rudbeckia bud about to bloom07.23.08

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I love the way Rudbeckia (also known as Black eyed Susan) buds unfurl as they prepare to bloom. They look like some kind of alien creature about to be born don’t they?

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My Hydrangea can’t decide if it’s pink or blue07.20.08

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Last year I bought a Hydrangea plant for my garden.

I think I bought it in August or September so it didn’t do anything last year except settle itself into it’s new home. I believe it’s an Endless Summer Hydrangea and it was definitely labeled as a *pink* hydrangea.
It started to bloom about two [...]



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