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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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Pictures of Stargazer Lilies

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

A few years back, we purchased some Stargazer Lily bulbs from Costco (I think). We planted all of them…about 20 total. Last year, they all grew. During the season, we noticed a mole or vole under the ground eating the … 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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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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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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Purple, White and Yellow Iris

Posted on June 21, 2010 by admin

I have had these photos hanging around for a while. I took them a few weeks ago, but never got a chance to post them. As you may already know, the Iris is one of my favorite flowers. It spreads … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Purple Clematis

Posted on June 16, 2010 by admin

This will be the last post I write today about flowers, unless I get really ambitious and post those photos I took earlier in the Spring. Maybe, maybe not. These photos are of the Purple Clematis we have growing on … Continue reading →

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Pictures of a Tiger Lily

Posted on June 16, 2010 by admin

Sometimes I impress myself with my photo taking skills. Then, I remember that all I am doing is pointing the camera at something and clicking the button. It does all the work, but I am still going to take credit … Continue reading →

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