Irresistible Flowers

Flowers can be irresistible to many of us.

Some may be attracted to the fragrance.

Some may just love the texture and taste.

Some develop a symbiotic relationship with the flower.
One offers food source, the other offers protection.

Some derive their energy from nectar and bring home pollen for the little ones.

Some play 'hide and eat' but obligingly smile and wave to the photographer.

Others know that flowers are to be admired from a distance...hopefully.

I have borrowed some stunning images for these collages from a flower delivery
website.
Wouldn't you agree that flowers can be irresistible?

I especially love these gorgeous bouquets of orchids.
Why?
 Because they come with roots!

Hmmm....Why not get a bouquet on Fathers Day?

Father gets his gift while Mother enjoys the gift.

The puppies can of course appreciate the fragrance and admire from a distance.

   
 

Hop over to May Dreams Gardens to see what's blooming all over the world.

Caption Fun

Last Wednesday, I posted 2 photos under the topic, Caption Wanted.

You people are great!
Thank you for your participation.

Your creative captions are listed below the photos for all to enjoy.

b-a-g : Stop showing off! Size doesn't matter.

lifeshighway : Pink always envied Red's ability to lure the ladies although he has noticed the partying has begun to take its toll.

Noel : The first hot red and pinks...

Jay : It's no good having the longest legs in the class if your tutu is full of holes!'

Ann : Mother and Daughter

Joey : Love in Blooms

Autumn Belle : Happy Couple

Rosie : Pretty Twosome

Olive : Sherbert Shades

Dona : Rich and Poor.

Lindy : Fresh and Jaded

Andrea : Mind your own business.

Donna : I was here first, not fair!

b-a-g : Hop off! I'm busy.

lifeshighway : Bertram Bee works away for his ladyship. Grady grasshopper works for no woman.

Jay :  I'll just sit up here quietly and hope she doesn't notice. And for goodness' sake stop calling me 'Honey'!!'

Casa Mariposa : "Quit trying to hide, Captain Obvious. I know you're there!"

Joey : Opposites attract.

Autumn Belle : Odd couple

Rosie : Stop tailgating.

Olive : Bee, my caterpillar

Dona : A lunch for 2.

Lindy: I suppose there is room for 2.

Feel free to click on each individual's name above to see more of their creativity.

This is a snapshot taken this morning of rain tree flowers hanging on a napier leaf.


I see 'damsels in distress'.
What do you see?
Play along if you wish.


Have a FUN midweek!

Captions Wanted

These hibiscus are so similar yet so different.

A few wacky captions came to mind.

Since I have been enjoying reading your comments, I thought perhaps you could assist me with the captions for the photos below.

Hibiscus

I'll post the same photos again with selected captions in a future post with your names on it, of course.

Let's have some fun in the middle of the week!

Do check out for hot and loud tropical flowers at A Plant Fanatic in Hawaii.
Then drop over at Fishtail Cottage who organizes a garden party on every Thursdays.
For photos of little creatures, look them up at Creature Feature at Garden Adventures.

I've just discovered an exciting challenge. Check this out at Fabulous Friday Challenge at Mcdougall Photography.

In The Air

Sadness in the Air is a poem written by a friend based on the visions he had several months ago.

THERE IS SADNESS IN THE AIR

There is sadness in the air,

It came again TODAY.

Is it from me, inside me, or is it from

OUT THERE?

A Vision:

Of an old woman,

wailing and crying,

amidst the fallen white rubbles of buildings.

Hopeless hands beating bloodied chests

tears flowing unceasingly.

Injured people are groaning from within

While some lay STILL

and breathless.

Sirens blaring from afar,

Drowning the fears of loss and sadness.

People digging for the living,

Whilst from a-distant,

A silent rumble in the earth

Continues to seek

Ever more new victims.

Aug 16, 2010

This is a sad poem that I am reposting because the event may seem familiar now although it was written last year.
The title also coincides with the current theme of 'In The Air' in Roses and Stuff.

What else are there in the air...in my garden specifically?
There are some bees in the air.

I can't seem to ignore these bright looking Canna waving to me in the air.

Have a pleasant weekend and do look out for interesting postings of 'In The Air', at Roses and Stuff.

Beauties and the Bees

Many of us are aware that bees are declining in many parts of the world.

There are many different theories as to the reasons of the decline.

I do not intend to delve into the possibilities.

But am delighted that my sunflowers are infested with bees.

When I started gardening here 3 years ago,

I was shocked and frustrated to see only 5 grains in my first corn.

Seeing the sight of bees would mean there are more pollinators and a much better balance now.

Did you notice a grasshopper and a bee dining harmoniously together above?

Sunflowers are bright and cheerful and usually brings a smile to one's face.
Having bees on a sunflower would bring a double smile to mine.

I have not forgotten the tragedy in Japan despite my post which may appear to be happy.
There are plenty of grim news everyday and some days are just worst off than others.

A natural disaster can serve as a reminder that our lives are fragile and that we better treasure our present moments.
I'm treasuring the 'Beauties and the Bees' now, knowing that these will pass soon...just like any other happy or sorry states.


For more blooming posts during Garden Blogger's Bloom Day, please visit May Dreams Garden.

Since these beauties will soon pass, I've created a messy mosaic to preserve them.
Of course, I am not referring to Clifford.
His purpose is to show that some of those sunflowers are more than 8 feet tall.

Check out Dear Little Red House for some really beautiful mosaics.

Feeling Blue

Katarina of Roses and Stuff is hosting Blooming Friday with the theme, "Feeling Blue".
There are no blue flowers, Nor blue berries to be found.Not even little blue critters,Appear above the ground.

In the mission of "Feeling Blue",I went around with a frown.

When someone said sunflowers are always cheerful,

I had thought the comment was profound.

Until I saw these two,Letting their heads down.

A bee came buzzing though,Sweeping away my frown.He knows just what do,Where he should hang around.
In my mission of "Feeling Blue",I have lost my precious frown.In my mission of "Feeling Blue",I must lead you to "Feeling Down".

Since I've failed miserably in this mission, kindly visit Roses and Stuff for other "Feeling Blue" articles.