Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life. Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent. Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.
I usually run with a theme. Spring is rushing in here now. Which is just as well. My city's spring festival Floriade opens this weekend. And of course we will go to it - at least once though not on a weekend. Tulip Tops Gardens are also opening. Joy and bliss. While I am continuing to work in our garden there is a lot more to be done. Just the same, things are blooming and there is more in bud.
This photo is bitter sweet. The bluebells we planted over Jazz's grave are opening. He would have loved them. Rolling in them, and nibbling them.
I hope your week is blooming lovely - and next week I hope to bring you photos from much more orderly displays.
Some beautiful flowers. Touching the ones over Jazz's grave are blooming.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile here we are enjoying a fine day of late summer, warm but not too hot.
Alex J. Cavanaugh: Our spring days are setting heat records in many parts of the country. I fear summer and hope it isn't the inferno that you have endured.
DeleteSuch a fitting tribute for Jazz. He was certainly a memorable cat and will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many blooms! I envy your tenacity in the garden. Your efforts give many of us joy - and maybe a nudge to do something with our own gardens… or correct the lack of one, in my case.
Where do the winged vandals spend their winters?
Take care and remember to come in from the garden occasionally!
River Fairchild
River Fairchild: The vandals are with us all year round, but seem to delight in my spring garden. The bluebells seemed a fitting memorial for Jazz - who is certainly not forgotten. I am (for a change) heading out into the garden for a bit shortly, but heat will drive me in again before too long I suspect. Hugs. And good luck on Monday.
DeleteWe never get tired of looking at the intricate beauty of flowers.
ReplyDeleteHave a very enjoyable week, EC.
:)
DeleteCaterina: Thank you. I never tire of flowers either.
Dear EC
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spring blooms! I look forward to your garden visits. Here in the UK we are being encouraged to welcome 'weeds' as well as more cultivated plants, as they all have their place. ( Some 'weeds' I would certainly welcome but some not so much!)
I hope your health is improving - here is to a week full of spring colour and joy for you.
Best wishes
Ellie
Ellie Foster: My father told me that a weed is simply a flower out of place. Some of them I welcome and some I tolerate. And others I try hard (and fail) to eliminate. My health is still patchy, but I continue to hope. I suspect you would enjoy the gardens we are going to visit - and there will be many photos.
DeleteHi EC. - how wonderful to think of Jazz rolling in the bluebells - I've always loved them ... sad Jazz is no longer with you. All your plants are wonderful to see - seems so 'funny' seeing them at this time of year for me in the northern hemisphere.
ReplyDeleteI do hope your health is easier and the meds are working things out ... we've had a glorious first fortnight of September ... now the Autumn has to be coming - certainly it's getting darker and slightly cooler!
Take care and have a good week yourself - cheers Hilary
Hilary Melton-Butcher: Jazz did love the bluebells - and often flattened great swathes of them. With glee. Thank you. The meds (and some of their unwanted effects) continue to be a work in progress.
DeleteYou have a lovely week too - and revel in the autumnal colour as it arrives.
Dandelions! 🙂
ReplyDeleteSandi: Lots and lots of dandelions. In the 'lawn' and in the gardens.
DeleteAnother colourful start to a Sunday...along with River the morning is filled with beautiful blossoms....:)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a good week ahead, EC...and that you're doing well, health-wise. I hope your two furry besties are,too...cuddles to them both. Take good care.
Lee: It is a beautiful time of year. Thank you for your wishes. The new medication does seem to be helping Batty, though he objects to it being administered.
DeleteAs self-appointed President of the Society for the Appreciation of Sulphur- crested Cockatoos I apologize on their behalf for the indiscriminate damage they have done to your flowers. They claim that you place temptation in their path and they yield to it every time. The devil made them do it, they say. I hope you will forgive them - but charge up your spray bottle too!
ReplyDeleteDavid M. Gascoigne: Despite the damage they cause (sometimes irreparable) the vandals know they are welcome. I suspect some of our neighbours don't agree though.
DeleteBeautiful and gorgeous flowers do soften the blow of any setbacks on the day
ReplyDeleteroentare: I have been out in the garden weeding and the scent of the flowers lifts my spirits too.
DeleteBeautiful spring flowers, even the dandelions. I know they're "weeds", but they're one of my favourite weeds - so bright and happy, and the bees love them. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour poor camellia! At least the vandals left a few pretty blooms for you.
Diane Henders: I still retain my childlike fascination with dandelion clocks too. And you are right, the bees do love them - and rather a lot of other things in the garden too.
DeleteAh, spring is in down under's air; and not only in the air. Wonderful. And so are your photos. The peace of the night, dear Sue.
ReplyDeleteSean Jeating: It is unseasonably warm today. Summer is in the air, but spring is delighting me in the garden. The peace of the night to you too (a lovely wish that I appreciate).
DeleteWe’ve had high winds and torrential rain occasionally today so your blooms are just the beauty I needed. Thank you, EC.
ReplyDeleteMarie Smith: I hope that your storm is all sound and fury and does no damage. I really hope that.
DeleteThe person who bred the double headed daffodils didn't think it through very carefully.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is just alive with colour.
I've always been very fond of grape hyacinths.
Andrew: They are not a practical flower, but lovely. I too like grape hyacinths (or grey pythons as my younger self misheard). A classic mondegreen that.
DeleteThat blue anemone makes me smile and go look at it again.
ReplyDeleteJoanne Noragon: I think of you every time I see anemones in the garden - and again when I photograph them.
DeleteHow lovely your spring flowers are. Such beauty on this dreary wet day. Everything is looking drab here now.
ReplyDeleteWe've been having so much rain and wind from the
hurricane / tropical storm Lee but we've been lucky as we expected worst. We lost power for about two and a half this morning but some areas got hit much worse than us. It's still raining but the heavy wind has eased.
Enjoy your new season of beauty.
Hugs, Julia
Julia: I hope that a few hours without power is the extent of your storm damage. It is bright and beautiful here - though we could do with some rain. Spring blooms are cheery aren't they? Thank you, and please stay safe.
DeleteThese are perfectly orderly enough, a feast for the eyes. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteMy selections will be over here.
messymimi: Thank you. I am more than happy to share and look forward to your selections. Of course.
DeleteI do love seeing your seasons change as mine are starting to go the other direction. I know you hate having to have those lovely daffodils in the house! ___anne in the kitchen
ReplyDeleteanne in the kitchen: I delight in having two seasons at once. If I don't like ours I can revel in yours. And yes, it is such a torture (not) to have to bring spring blooms in.
DeleteI see the damage done by the birds, but also see the beauty that is left lower down. I love all your flowers, the daffs especially, I can't plant them because of the hayfever. I do have bluebells though and a random freesia in the middle of them. it's nice to think that Jazz still has bluebells, just helping them grow instead of rolling them flat.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for you and Batty to have improved health soon, though I know the summer heat will be hard on you. Stay cool.
River: It is very nice to know that Jazz still has bluebells, though of course we miss him. Batty is doing better on his new medication and isn't fighting quite as hard when we administer it. I am back to the doctor tomorrow (fingers tightly crossed). And thank you.
DeleteSome of these flower photos are dazzling! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStrayer: I think spring is an exciting time of year, and our garden is at its best in spring.
DeleteIt is wonderful to see this amazing display of your spring flowers. I know you are enjoying them. I know I am 😊. Thank you for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteDeniseinVA: Thank you. I am enjoying them and I am glad that you are too.
DeleteThe yellow flowers next to the grape hyacinths make the perfect colour contrast. I think you're a better gardener than you think you are :)
ReplyDeleteI'm crossing my fingers for you, healthwise
kylie: Thank you. The dandelions found their own way to display themselves. I can take no credit for it.
DeleteLovely flowers--- Well done EC!
ReplyDeleteBill: Thank you.
DeleteAwesome Sunday selections here and you crack me up with your comment on my snow project, it's been kind of hot hey, let's hope Christmas won't be a scorcher x
ReplyDeleteaussie aNNie: It has been not here today too, and I am dreading summer. Snow would be more than welcome.
DeleteI left you a long comment, then it failed to publish. When I tried again, I lost the entire post.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the bluebells blooming on Jazz's grave presents a bittersweet moment.
The double daffodils look quite heavy, so I see why you would have to prop them up. I'm pretty sure I said this better the first time.
Sulphur crested vandals have truly done a number to your camellias. I hope they come back or can be trimmed back.
I LOVE it when you take us to Floriade. It's always a highlight of spring in your world. Seeing the flowers and the different designs is always a treat. I look forward to photos very soon, dear.
How are you and Batty doing? I hope both of you are improving.
Bleubeard and Elizabeth: Thank you so much for your perseverance. And a hiss and spit at blogger. I suspect that if we trimmed the camellias the vandals would simply move further down and attack the new growth. For the moment we are leaving them be. Floriade (and its beautiful cousin Tulip Top Gardens) are must sees here each year. There will be many, many photos and probably several posts. Batty is we think getting better, much as he hates having the inhaler administered.
DeleteSo lovely to see your spring flowers emerging. Ahhh bluebells.... nice that you have that colourful reminder of your sweet kitty. Of course, we are at the other end of the summer, autumn is apon us and some of the trees are already showing signs of red and gold. And the nights are getting cooler. May have to shut my windows soon. And find the winter jammies.
ReplyDeleteShammickite: I hope to post an explosion of spring colour here in the coming weeks. We are in a very hot (for Spring) spell at the moment and I do hope it isn't a forerunner of summer. Enjoy your autumnal glory - and being able to snuggle into bed again.
DeleteBeautiful flowers. I sometimes find the change of seasons a bit confusing and have to remind myself as you are stepping into spring I am stepping into autumn. I hope you have a great new week.
ReplyDeleteRasmaSandra: Isn't it lovely to be able to enjoy two seasons simultaneously?
DeleteIt certainly is thanks to blogging and sharing,
DeleteRasmaSandra: The blogosphere has given me so many wonderful things.
DeleteReally nice to see you out and about. I adore your colorful flowers and admire your green thumb. Wish I had your talent and patience for gardening.
ReplyDeletegigi-hawaii: Sadly there are some things for which my green thumb is decidedly black and I have given up trying to grow them. I admire them in other gardens instead.
DeleteWhat exquisite blooms you have shared with us. Thanks ! And thank you for always visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteJo: Thank you. Spring is an exciting, hopeful and vibrant time of the year isn't it?
DeleteSo pretty! I love spring flowers.
ReplyDeleteCarol Kilgore: So do I. And the plants that flower all through the year. The garden obsession has me firmly in its grasp.
DeleteAs you move into Spring and the wonderful colour of spring blooms, we are slowly moving to the colourful hues of Autumn, the reds, golds and russet colours are beginning to show (I really should take some photographs).
ReplyDeleteYes, I can quite understand that the bluebells blooming on Jazz's grave gives you cause for a bittersweet moment.
I enjoyed seeing your garden flowers, and am already looking forward to your pictures from Floriade.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I hope you will take some photos of your autumn glory. It is another of my favourite times of year. And there WILL be photos from Floriade. Lots and lots of them.
DeleteI imagine Jazz rolling around in those flowers. His essence is definitely pushing up those flowers. And thanks for all the wonderful flowers! :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan: Jazz only went out for a very short time each day - but loved his time out (in a destructive kind of way). His essence is definitely still here.
DeleteAll gorgeous flowers EC, lovely to see beauty.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D: Thank you. I am a beauty addict and so very grateful that there is a lot of it about.
DeleteSpring in your part of the world is lovely to see, now that it's just a distant memory here as we plough on into autumn.
ReplyDeleteJohn 'By Stargoose And Hanglands': I am looking forward to seeing autumnal splendour from your side of the world in coming weeks.
DeleteBeautiful flowers! We are heading into fall here.
ReplyDeleteI apologize as I forgot to share this yesterday.
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Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost: Not a problem. It is lovely to see you here whenever you find the time to stop by. I am heading over to check out your contribution now.
DeleteOh, how beautiful, and I can see you suffering over the double daffodils :D
ReplyDeleteCharlotte (MotherOwl): There are more things coming out each day, which is lovely.
DeleteSo many beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteHena Tayeb: And more to come.
DeleteThe garden is just beautiful and the bluebells made my eyes moist. Hugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSandra Cox: My eyes leak a bit too. More of his bluebells are coming up (and out) every day.
DeleteWe are getting ready for fall here. And rumor has it due to all the rain, it will be a beautiful one. Fall in New England is like nothing else. Only a few plants blooming now, hearty mums, chrysanthemum, Maine daisies. All pretty, but definitely feeling like the end of summer.
ReplyDeleteJuli: A spectacular autumn is an incredible sight - enjoy yours. Ours are usually quite good, but our frequent droughts wreak havoc on them. Our summer is predicted to be hot and dry so perhaps our next one will be a bit sad too.
DeleteI am a fan of disorderly displays so no worried on ordering bits about! Love the treasures you have posted, never did see a double bloomed daffodil before obliging you with its droops. Fabulous!
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Wisewebwoman: I don't/can't do orderly in the garden. Himself does. He likes to plant things in rows. I come along after him and plant things between those orderly rows. They are still there, but cannot be easily seen. The double daffs are lovely aren't they?
DeleteI love all the flowers, they are so pretty. The grape hyacinths are something I've never seen before, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMary Kirkland: Grape hyacinths are an old fashioned flower but I love them. They have a delicate scent, the pollinators love them and they spread really well.
DeleteYou are lucky to live near Floriade. I was lucky enough to visit once. You have a lovely garden. Those daffodils are amazing.
ReplyDeletediane b: Welcome and thank you. Floriade is good, but Tulip Top Gardens (which I hope to visit tomorrow) is better.
Deletesuch lovely flowers. i just heard that El Nino is officially happening this summer. Oh the joy! Not!
ReplyDeleteSherry's Pickings: Welcome and thank you. I heard that El Nino has been declared too. Shudder. Summer is not my favourite season at the best of times.
DeleteNice photos. Lovey spring flowers
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MELODY JACOB: Welcome and thank you. I would prefer that you didn't leave links to unrelated subject matter on my blog.
DeleteAhí llega la primavera, mientras que aquí, lo que nos espera es el otoño.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
VENTANA DE FOTO: I hope your autumn is as beautiful as our spring.
DeleteThose double daffies are so delicate-looking and pretty.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: They are lovely aren't they? Some of them are two-tone as well.
DeleteOoh, sounds pretty. S.
DeleteSandra Cox: Very, very pretty.
DeleteOh, my. The vandals do love your camellias, don't they?
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: Sadly yes, they do. They have worked a number on them, and I don't think the middle sections will recover.
DeleteCamelias, Narcisos, Cliveas, etc. y hasta la mala hierba lucen esplendorosas en tu jardín...Una pena que por aquí en el Sur de Europa, por nuestro tórrido clima no las podamos sembrar y disfrutar; por eso me encantan verlas a través de tus imágenes.
ReplyDeleteGracias, y un cordial saludo, amiga.
Manuel: Thank you. I am very glad to share - and glad that our climate does allow these beauties to grow.
DeleteThe striking purple and white flowers after the daffies, are those asters?
ReplyDeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: Cape daisies. Beauties aren't they?
DeleteThey are gorgeous. I would love to stroll through your garden with you.
DeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Sandra Cox: You would be more than welcome - but would be put to work.
DeleteTo answer your question ... no, I didn't receive your email. Where and when did you send it? (aol or gmail?).
ReplyDeleteI sent it weeks ago - when you first asked for it. I will have a look and try and send it again.
DeleteSuch lovely blooms, Sue! I hope that you enjoy Floriade! Here everything says fall is arriving. But we haven't had snow yet. Usually it dusts us in September with our first real snowstorms coming in October. Enjoy your wonderful season!
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue: Autumn is one of my favourite seasons, though we rarely get snow - and even more rarely snow that sticks. Look after yourself dear friend.
DeleteSO so good to see the Spring blossoms. Winter in Hobart has been.....long (https://tentativelytasmanianblog.wordpress.com/)
ReplyDeleteMedicatedMoo: Winter here was warmer than usual and short. I really, really hope that summer doesn't rush in.
DeleteWhat a riot of color!
ReplyDeleteThere has obviously been a LOT of effort expended over the years to create such a beautiful garden. You must be so satisfied. And tired.
Gini and I hope your spring weekend is going well.
Wally Jones: For an explosion of colour, see my next post - and probably the one after. A gardeners work (or this one) is never done but there is satisfaction. And joy. I hope that you and Gini are having a wonderful time in the natural world.
DeleteGood morning and thank you for these lovely beginnings. Spring is my favorite season I believe, it's all the new freshness and life budding about that truly feels like there is so much hope and new experiences ready to cover us all! Life is an abundance of so much and we begin with all those nature views to bring in home to us all. Take care and enjoying this new freshness and please bring us more!
ReplyDelete21 Wits: Thank you. Spring is a joy isn't it? A vibrant, exuberant joy. Mind you, with the exception of summer I like all of the seasons. Enjoy your autumnal splendor.
DeleteGood, I will look for it ... are you using gmail or aol?
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol: Neither. I use internode.
DeleteWhat an appropriate way to remember Jazz, with the flowers he loved (to roll in). There is a big lump in my throat now. I expect you have more than that. It doesn't seem like a year.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us your beautiful garden. Next summer I hope I have the energy and time to plant some annuals for a season of colour. This year was a dud and I miss that beauty. So I'm glad to soak up yours.
jenny_o: Definitely a lump. And some leakiness. He is remembered, and missed. I hope you can find the energy for a garden next year. Hugs hugs.
DeleteSo many pretty flowers and the Tritelia are certainly looking lovely. It's a nice wink to Jazz to have the bluebells blooming and a sweet way for you to commemorate him.
ReplyDeletemail4rosey: Thank you. On all counts.
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