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Pretty Pink Flower Bud

Posted on August 5, 2010 by admin

I thought I would post this nice pink flower bud. I have no idea what it is, so I am asking the public for help. If you can identify this flower bud, please leave a comment. It belongs to a … Continue reading →

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Finally Some Rain In Central Connecticut

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

This is just what the doctor ordered. Some steady rain followed by a nice thunderstorm. I am sitting here right now admiring the heavy downpour of rain. Ahhh, all the flowers and trees are getting watered. I’m sure the grass … Continue reading →

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Growing a Butterfly Bush

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

I have to tell you, we have this Butterfly Bush that continues to impress. When we first got this plant last year, I had no idea what to expect from it. I didn’t know how tall it was going to … Continue reading →

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Asclepias Curassavica – Bloodflower – Orange Wild Flower

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

Today’s flower is called the Asclepias Curassavica – Bloodflower. This one took a little longer to identify. I searched for “Orange Wild Flower” and surprisingly quite a few pictures of this flower came up. The hard part was really trying … Continue reading →

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Garden Phlox – Phlox Paniculata

Posted on July 11, 2010 by admin

Today’s flower is called the Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata). Well, I’m 99% sure this is what it’s called. We looked through a wildflower guide and used the internet to identify this one. It’s a magenta / pink flower with leaves … Continue reading →

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Wild Bergamot – Monarda fistulosa

Posted on July 10, 2010 by admin

There are a few more nice flowers in bloom right now. One of them is called the Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). It’s in the front yard near some other flowers. It’s a pink odd looking flower with what looks like … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Pink Peonies

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

This is an example of one of our more stunning flowers. It’s a pink Peonies. I took this closeup back in June. What I really enjoy about this flower is the detail in the petals and the up close view … Continue reading →

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A Shrub With Maroon Leaves and Pink Flowers

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

We have this shrub here…actually a few shrubs with maroon leaves and pink flowers. I transplanted these a while back and they just started taking off. I haven’t got a clue what the shrub is called, but I sure would … Continue reading →

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Perennial Flax flower, Linum perenne

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

Moving along with my posts from a few months ago, I would like to share with you a Perennial Flax flower, Linum perenne. // Related posts Beautiful Pink Peonies (0) Cleveland Select Pear Tree Buds (0) Early Spring Flowers, Leaves … Continue reading →

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Weihenstephaner Gold – Sedum floriferum – Bailey’s Gold

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

I have been very lazy when it comes to posting pictures of flowers on this blog. I have a folder full of flower shots that I took two months ago. I am posting one flower type at a time, so … Continue reading →

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