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Here’s a closer look at the showy palafoxia (Palafoxia hookeriana)we found in abundance at Bastrop State Park on September 13th. This species is conspicuously and contact…| Portraits of Wildflowers
All you need to know about growing wintersweet, in this detailed Grow Guide.| BBC Gardeners World Magazine
Reading Time: 4minutes After a whirlwind season, Kristen Raney, owner of Shifting Blooms flower farm in Clavet, Sask., is getting ready to shut down her farm stand and wrap up the 2025 wedding and market season. Thanksgiving weekend and the first frost of the season spell the end for her roadside garden stand and flower gardens, but Christmas […] Read more The post Space and grace from season to season appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideCountry Guide
It has been a month since I last posted in Six on Saturday, the weekly round up of what is … More| Thistles and Kiwis
If you happen to be in the Tokyo area around October 1, I highly recommend making a pilgrimage to see the red spider lilies. The post Saitama’s September Surprise appeared first on Japan Starts Here.| Japan Starts Here
When the North American Native Plant Society asked me to write about a plant for the cover of their newsletter, I picked “the Blueys,” one of my favorite urban wildflowers, and one of the toughest. It blooms all summer in trash alleys, ditches, cracks in the asphalt, and this morning, at a telephone pole. Thanks … Continue reading The Blueys are Blooming…again.| SIDEWALK NATURE
Welcome to the NEW Flower Hour Weekly Photo Challenge!| Second Wind Leisure Perspectives
FOTD – Autumn Mums It’s chrysanthemum time again, but this year, I didn’t buy any yet. It’s not that I don’t want them, but I am too busy to deal with more gardening. Once I’m past the packing and shipping thing, I will probably buy a couple of pots of mums. It’s still very early in … Continue reading THE MUMS OF FALL| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
FOTD – Fuchsia I can’t grow it anymore, or at least not until I can find a shady place for them where the birds won’t decide to nest in them. I can show off the fuchsia of former summers and remember how much I loved growing them.| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
Recent rains have brought out dozens of blooms and buds on my favorite hibiscus bush. It is so high that it stands far enough above the wall so my neighbors have emailed me thanking me for beautifying their world!!! I thank it for beautifying mine. for: #theflowerhour.| lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown
Welcome to “The Numbers Game #93”. Today’s number is 215. To play along, go to your photos file folder and type that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you find that include that number and post a link to your blog in my Numbers Game blog of the day. If instead of numbers, you […]| lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown
On September 20th we visited a park in southwest Austin that was new to us, Convict Hill Quarry Neighborhood Park. In fact the park is relatively new to Austin, having been cleaned up and fashioned from an old quarry in 2007. One thing I photographed there is a wildflower, cut-leaf gilia (Giliastrum incisum), that […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
As you saw last week, on September 18th close to the North Fork of the San Gabriel River east of Tejas Park in Williamson County I found a bunch of Proboscidea louisianica flowering. One flower had fallen from its plant and gotten snagged on a dewberry cane (Rubus trivialis). Below is the underside of a […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
Heading south on US 183 through Leander on September 18th, we couldn’t help noticing a bright cluster of flowering gayfeather spikes (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) by the side of the road as we drove past. It took a couple of miles to reach the next overpass, cross to the other side of the highway, […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
On September 18th close to the North Fork of the San Gabriel River east of Tejas Park in Williamson County I found a bunch of Proboscidea louisianica flowering. Wikipedia reports many common names for the species: devil’s claw, unicorn-plant, ram’s horn, aphid trap, goat’s head, elephant tusks, and martinoe (or martina). It had been […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
Here are views from the side and from above of Liatris bridgesii in Bastrop State Park on September 13th. Botanists formerly classified this as Liatris elegans var. bridgesii. The bridges to elegance still stand. § § § § § “Living in the Gray Zone of Political Violence,” by Douglas Murray […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
Here’s a closer look at the showy palafoxia (Palafoxia hookeriana)we found in abundance at Bastrop State Park on September 13th. This species is conspicuously and contact…| Portraits of Wildflowers
September 2025 Spring awakening on a farm We have, since our return to the Western Cape Province, written about beautiful camping spots and also the picturesque coastal village, Kalk Bay. But we th…| Wet and Dusty Roads
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Hello! It’s a new month already, and today’s the first Friday of the month, which means a new challenge is up at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. As always, the theme for the challenge is …| Beads, Charms, Wire...
Photo credit: Ella Galaty At the turn of the month, us Full Belly flower farmers are transitioning our flower power from fresh to dried bouquets and arrangements. Therefore, these are our final days of fresh, cut flower sales, and we want to thank you for enjoying these buds and blossoms with us all season long. […] The post News from the Farm | September 29, 2025 first appeared on Full Belly Farm.| Full Belly Farm
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Choose any of these 8 plants for fall and autumn hanging baskets. These ideas will add color and life to any porch or patio!| The Kitchen Garten
Welcome Autumn with DIYs and inspiration to celebrate the fall season. You’ll find creative craft projects and cozy décor touches for indoor and outdoor living. Happy Monday and first day of Autumn…| Home is Where the Boat Is
It’s years since I planted freesias in the Cottage garden, but they have survived, multiplied, and spread, and are always a welcome sign of spring. This year we have white ones by the side gate: Mauve ones outside the front fence: And a lone red one beside the patio: Freesias were named after a German […]| Ruth's Reflections
Step-by-step tutorial to watercolor wild pansies. Apply the watercolors in the right order to paint a beautiful pansy.| Cecilie Okada Design
A watercolor tutorial that focuses on the glass-like petals of the beautiful glass orchid, a unique Japanese flower.| Cecilie Okada Design
How to paint a lotus flower watercolor with graceful, beautiful petals. Realistic, intricate details with colored pencils finish.| Cecilie Okada Design
In this tutorial, I show you how to use watercolor pencils. They are not like watercolors and have their own unique advantages.| Cecilie Okada Design
Hi, all: I bring you a non-fiction book by one of my favourite authors (and people). Speak Flowers and Fans: A Dictionary of Floriography and Fanology (Author Tool Chest) by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene How could flowers or hand-held fans be used as a means of covert communications? It sounds odd, maybe extreme, or possibly comical. […]| Just Olga
Ladybugs are one of the insects that everyone is familiar with thanks to their popularity in cartoons and children’s books. They’re not harmful, and aren’t a garden pest, but at the end of the season, certain ladybugs can give off the impression that they’re a pest if you’ve ever had them congregate in large groups […]| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
I turn 42 this week. The number makes me think of a few things offhand: Jackie Robinson’s jersey number; a dominoes game I don’t know much about (my family are Chicken Foot people); and that line f…| cakes, tea and dreams
Pioneer Square Chrysanthemum Crawl Saturday, October 18 from 12 – 3 pm Explore the vibrant Pioneer Square art scene across 14 participating venues and collect a chrysanthemum at each stop, building a bouquet as you go. Celebrate fall in Pioneer Square and explore the vibrant art scene across 14 participating venues and collect a […] The post Fall Chrysanthemum Crawl appeared first on Stonington Gallery.| Stonington Gallery
Celebrate fall in Pioneer Square on Saturday, October 18 from 12 - 3 pm with a Chrysanthemum Crawl! Explore the vibrant art scene across 14 participating venues and collect a chrysanthemum at each stop, building a bouquet as you go. Chrysanthemums provided by Marigold and Mint (@marigoldandmintbotanicals) and available while supplies last. Bring a vessel to keep your flowers fresh or visit Marigold and Mint in their new location at 115 S. Jackson St. after for a free wrap of your bouquet of f...| Stonington Gallery
Create fun and colorful DIY fall flowers from repurposed clothes pins and add some whimsy to any wall for the autumn season.| Color Me Thrifty
Tiger flowers (Tigridia pavonia) produce bright, eye-catching blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink, often with bold speckled patterns at the center. These tender perennials won’t survive winter temperatures in Zone 6 and below. Learn how to lift and store tiger flower corms in this guide. Read more now. The post Winterizing Tiger Flowers: How to Lift and Store Tigridia Corms appeared first on Gardener's Path.| Gardener's Path
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I am deeply honoured and delighted to have some of my haiku included in The Haiku Foundation’s Haiku Registry: … and in The Living Haiku Anthology: With warm-hearted thanks to Marta Cho…| Tranature
The Holy Ghost orchid, Panama’s national flower, is a rare beauty with white blooms shaped like a dove. A symbol of peace and purity, it thrives in humid mountain forests.| Insteading
There is a certain melancholy in the air when the midnight ladies bloom. They begin to be the last blooming flowers of summer. Close-up of a vibrant yellow budding amidst green leaves. Ligularia de…| Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
This flower grower in Saskatchewan incorporates chickens into her operation to help fertilize her plants and make them healthier.| Country Guide
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I am dreaming myself back to Madeira again… We’ve had a wonderful summer here in Sweden, but now Autumn is in full swing with wind, rain, and much cooler temperatures. So, I allow mysel…| Leya
“There’s a flower that grows in the darkness. It’s called Lirio de los Valles. It actually does better in the shade. It blooms… in spite of the darkness. You remind me of that flower.” — Queen of t…| rochemamabolo
In Lexington, Kentucky, Alex Narramore nurtures a stunning artist’s garden to create remarkable botanical cakes The post This Kentucky Baker’s Hyperrealistic Sugar Flowers Are the Stuff of Wedding Dreams appeared first on Garden & Gun.| Feature Archive – Garden & Gun
California poppies provide plenty of beauty with minimal work! Learn how to care for the California poppy for a golden garden addition.| Garden Therapy
Take some time now to start planting bulbs in pots that will flower next spring, then add fall flowers in pots on top for autumnal interest.| Garden Therapy
When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.| bioGraphic
How to Make a Large Crepe Paper Peony Learn How to Make a Realistic Large Peony Flower with Crepe Paper in this Step-By-Step Tutorial with FREE Downloadable Peony Files. There’s something so dreamy about oversized crepe paper flowers, they’re bold, beautiful, and surprisingly easy to make! If you love peonies as much as I do, you’ll love this DIY. 🌸 In this tutorial,... Read On → READ:How to Make a Large Crepe Paper Peony| Sweet Red Poppy
I’ve taken hundreds of pictures of rain lilies (Zephyranthes sp.) over the years. Some are what youmight call conventional views, which isn’t a bad thing. I’ve also at time…| Portraits of Wildflowers
What do you think of when envisioning the color blue? Do you think of the ocean, sea, sky or perhaps a favorite item of clothing? Blue is connected with relaxation, peace and tranquility; however, it can also evoke feelings of melancholy, as in ‘singing the blues’. Thus our thoughts can vary significantly when thinking of,... Continue Reading →| Travels Through My Lens
Click here to read Simple & Quick Winter Garden Fork Painting on Hands On As We Grow® --- Grow a beautiful garden, even in the dead of winter, with a cute hands-on fork painting activity from Member of the Month Amber!| Hands On As We Grow®
With the scientific voyages of the mid-18th century, many previously unknown plants reached Britain and the Continent. Naturalists on these expeditions sent seeds to their sponsors, as well as to wealthy individuals. In Europe, botanists eagerly welcomed new seeds from Asia and America. They competed to describe them first, as this offered a chance to make a name for oneself in botany.| Regency Explorer
Learn essential crinum lily care tips, from planting and soil to watering and staking flower stalks. Discover the best crinum bulbs and cultivars for thriving Southern landscapes. The post Crinum Lily: Essential Tips for Care and Cultivation appeared first on Home & Garden Information Center.| Home & Garden Information Center
All you need to know about growing snapdragons, in our detailed Grow Guide.| BBC Gardeners World Magazine
This week I explored a different approach to watercolor landscapes. I had a breakthrough, and will be practicing this more. The artist starts on wet paper and thinks of the whole piece. I often start mine on dry paper, and work one area at a time. There were a couple of florals. Honestly, I couldn’t […]| Sheila's Corner Studio
A delightful collection of 18th-century flower etchings by Henry Fletcher, one for every month. Free to download and print in high quality. In 1732, the London engraver Henry Fletcher published … The post Henry Fletcher’s Twelve Months of Flowers: Free Botanical Prints appeared first on Picture Box Blue.| Picture Box Blue
One fine day in spring Reality: Rain is back on the menu.| mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण)
I’m at Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord Magazine today. She shares a post from my archives in 2024. I invite you to stop by to visit her lovely blog. You’ll find many interesting features, including health, stories, music, humor, and more. If you’re an author, she’ll be delighted to add your book to her shelf and promote it. Have a Lovely Day| The Showers of Blessings
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Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Once a year, I devote a post to honoring my maternal grandmother, Wilhemina “Minnie” Goddard. Sure, I often mention “Nanny” (my name for her from when I was a toddler up to her death in January 1986), but, for the … Continue reading →| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Welcome September with a DIY floral arrangement and centerpiece incorporating apples, hydrangeas, and sunflowers for a fall tablescape. You’ll find a step-by-step guide, as well as additional fall …| Home is Where the Boat Is
On September 10, 2025, Alex Babich and his family broke a Guinness World Record with their sunflower named Clover, which measured 35 feet and 9 inches tall.| House Digest
If you’ve been thinking about getting into gardening, or if you should build your own raised bed or if you should buy one, this article is for you. Here we’re going to answer the most common questions people ask when it comes to raised bed gardening from the disadvantages, to their lifespan, and even how […]| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
A couple of days ago a couple visited us and at a certain point we exchanged our thoughts about “how much money should one save” and the financial habits of Generation Z. Sounds interes…| mazeepuran (माझे e-पुराण)
So, it’s the end of a wonderful summer – but also a frightening summer with far too high temperatures. The little port at the other side of the water, is glowing in the morning sun. It&…| Leya
When watering the azalea bush plant, spraying can method used, and it is important not to pour water directly on the plant. Especially in winter, cold water flowing from the fountain should be used after it reaches room temperature.| PlantNative.org
Flowers blooming through the snow are a sight to behold, especially when they’re double hellebores. Discover 15 of our favorites now on Gardener's Path.| Gardener's Path
Perennial hellebores add color to the late-winter garden. Learn about the array of varieties available and the unique features of each now on Gardener’s Path.| Gardener's Path
As the Garden prepares for the upcoming Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 16-19, the horticulture department observed an interest in natural gardens and a heightened fascination with desert-adapted plants. The post Beautiful Ways to Refresh or Start Your New Garden appeared first on Desert Botanical Garden.| Desert Botanical Garden
Start a Free Flower Friday in your neighborhood! A simple way to share zinnias, spread joy and creative tips to make it easy.| Grow Beauty With Ease
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate spooky season, gather your ghouls and host a Boos & Blooms Halloween party. Instead of costumes and candy, this Halloween party adds a creative, hands-on twist that guests will remember. Everyone gets to design their own Halloween-inspired flower arrangement, blending eerie elements with seasonal blooms. Why […] The post Boos & Blooms: The Halloween Party Idea You’ll Love appeared first on Giggles Galore.| Giggles Galore
The wild does not have words. The unwritten pages spread themselves out in all directions – Thomas Tranströmer One day this August, we embarked on a journey that, only a year ago, would not have seemed possible. Shiehallion had been calling me for some time and the day had come to climb this mountain, at … Continue reading "Heather Mountain"| Tranature
Nothing says “welcome fall” quite like apples, marigolds, and hydrangeas! 🍎🍂 This DIY fall centerpiece is the perfect mix of cozy, rustic, and seasonal charm. Whether you’re hosting a game-day party, setting a festive table for friends, or simply want a touch of autumn beauty in your home, this apple and hydrangea arrangement is easy| Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll Martin
Explore 50 flowers that start with T and uncover their beauty, symbolism, and unique stories in our floral guide.| Petal Republic
Try growing astilbe for beautiful, showy flowers that do well in a shady garden bed. This prettu perennial does well with hostas, ferns and coral bells.| The Gardening Cook
~ • ~ ~ • ~ The Flower Part Late one afternoon while sitting outside on the deck, I was viciously attacked dive-bombed by a hummingbird who mistook me for a flower. Why, you may be wondering, did t…| THE SPECTACLED BEAN
We drove a couple of miles east from home this morning to Schroeter Neighborhood Park to go walking. Although Austin got a bit over half an inch of rain toward the end of last week, I wasn&#…| Portraits of Wildflowers
Prunella vulgaris can be found all over the place. It has also been used to treat just about everything. What else would you expect from a plant known commonly as self-heal, heal-all, all-heal, and…| awkward botany
In this post, you will find a crochet pattern for a black-eyed Susan flower applique. This cheerful flower is instantly recognizable by its golden-yellow petals and dark brown center.| GoldenLucyCrafts
September babies, let's celebrate another year around the sun by diving deep into the mystique surrounding your birth flowers.| LoveToKnow
Find 25 tablescapes with centerpiece inspiration to celebrate Autumn. You’ll find tutorials and seasonal tips for pumpkin vase centerpieces, easy flower arranging methods, floral table runners and more for alfresco and indoor fall dining. Fall is my favorite season and I’m counting down the days until its arrival. . . ready for crisp, cool weather,…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Capture Breathtaking Bakewell Garden Flowers During The Summer Season.… The post Capture Breathtaking Bakewell Garden Flowers appeared first on Claire Justine.| Claire Justine
This list of 45+ orange flower names and pictures identifies both common & rare plants with orange flowers and provides care notes for each.| The Gardening Cook
The princess of pop just entered her fiancée era! While we are still swooning over the engagement photos, we can't wait to see what our favorite cat lady will choose for her wedding flowers. Cut flower gardener and swiftie Melissa Strauss is dreaming of florals for Tay's big day!| Epic Gardening
Happy last week of August as we head to the Labor Day weekend and into September. We’re having a cloudy day today that will find me outside digging up some grass and extending a mulched area …| NewEnglandGardenAndThread
As my wife and I were walking, we caught ourselves identifying wildflowers beside the path—or at least as many as we could. There are a lot of wildflowers in Ireland, and it’s hard to keep all the …| sethlewis.ie
With just a few materials and tools, you can make a handmade flower press that looks as beautiful as it is functional.| Garden Therapy
Anyone who loves cut flowers knows that getting your arrangement just right isn’t always easy! As a lover of all things flowers, I’ve found that these easy DIY air dry clay flower frogs are the perfect way to make arrangements look full and beautiful. They’re so easy to use and to make. Plus, there are... The post How to Make Easy DIY Air Dry Clay Flower Frogs appeared first on Grow Beauty With Ease .| Grow Beauty With Ease
Take a photo-filled stroll through August in my garden 2025! See my zinnias at their peak, learn why this is my favorite month for flowers, and get inspired to create and share bouquets all season long.| Grow Beauty With Ease
We are taking a short blogging break before the weather turns and will be back on Wednesday 20 August 2025. Wishing you all a blessed Sunday and peaceful week ahead, with love from Xenia xxx Photog…| Tranature
“I love morning primrose. You have a large patch here.” I leaned in to smell the sweet lemon scent of the yellow flowers, then glanced at my friend, who smiled. “They’re actually evening primrose,” she corrected. “Really? What’s the difference?” “They’re evening primrose that just happen to open in the morning,” she explained. “And they’re Originally published on The Morning Evening Primrose © Insteading| Insteading
Discover the native pitcher plants of the Southeast, their role in wetland ecosystems, and how to grow these carnivorous beauties on your homestead.| Insteading
I’m always on the lookout for combinations of native plants. Tens of thousands of possibilities exist for two species of native plants to grow in proximity, so there’s no danger …| Portraits of Wildflowers
Special occasions are the best time and opportunity to give your special someone a lovely and breathtaking bouquet of 99 Roses.| Home Jobs By Mom
Whether you’re planning for a special occasion or simply experimenting, this rose petal syrup recipe is a tiny luxury worth making.| Sustain My Cooking Habit
Keukenhof in the Netherlands is the world’s largest flower garden. The park is located in between Amsterdam and the Hague and is a nice daytrip from there.| Anne Travel Foodie
