Sunday, May 18, 2014

Yard Notes

 Wild violets #1

A patch of wild violets are happy blooming beneath the Rosa Rugosas in by side yard.

 Wild violets #2

Many gardeners regard violets as weeds. Not me! They remind me of happy childhood days. :)

 Red tulips

Yes, that's a birdbath that needs to be put back together and filled with water.  OK, I'll do it TODAY. (Don't worry, we also have a larger birdbath fairly close to this one.)

American Robin

Every morning lately, this guy serenades everyone in the yard. He's soooo happy!

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36 comments:

  1. happy spring to you! wild violets remain one of my all-time favorite childhood things, too. :)

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  2. All lovely moments, captured sweetly. I especially enjoy the tulips and the charming setting where they grow.

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  3. The red tulips are especially beautiful.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  4. Red tulips always stand out boldly in the garden. Love the violets and your robin shot!

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  5. Beautiful flower photos. Such vivid colors!

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  6. Beautiful photographs, love the violets!

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  7. Przepiękne- uchwycone z precyzją, idealne. Uwielbiam ptaki!

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  8. Gorgeous photos, the color of those violets takes my breath away, and I love the composition of the tulip photo. A pretty Robin also.

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  9. Beautiful shots, I love robins and your tulips.

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  10. Who could not love wild violets !?

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  11. You have a fine yard. I have those violets too, and I'm not all that happy about it -- at least in having them too near cultivated beds.

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  12. I love violets..any purple flower, actually! Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  13. your pic with tulips is looking like a painting..
    I like violets too, they're so frail and sweet!

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  14. Your violets and tulips are gorgeous. You must have been almost on your tummy to get the photos of the violets. :)

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  15. Me either on the violets...if they want to grow, I leave them alone. Even their leaves are pretty!

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  16. I've always loved violets too! Robins get up sooo early!

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  17. Lovely violets - and you've caught the colour just right.

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  18. What? Someone out there thinks these beautiful flowers are weeds? I love seeing them pop up in the spring.

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  19. Violets are lovely little flowers, wonderful photo's.

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  20. I find the pretty purple flowers to be quite charming, too! Love the tulip shot a lot! Looks like you definitely have some spring going on!

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  21. I love those Violets as well.The Tulips are very pretty.

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  22. My goodness, those violets are gorgeous!

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  23. Beautiful flower shots. I like your little friend too.

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  24. Wild violets and they are just smiling or so it seems. Beautiful

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  25. Beautiful colours... and robin!

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  26. Wow,great pictures of violet, yes I also have sweet memories with then(*^_^*)
    Your American Robin looks SO pretty; I love the orange color chest and beak♡♡♡

    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  27. Yes, I had someone tell me that if I kept on dividing and planting my native violets they'd spread everywhere ... ha ha, that was exactly what I was wanting!
    They popped up amongst the grass and even dealt with being mowed. They are the sweetest little plants and I just love your photos of them :D)

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  28. The wold violets are such a gorgeous colour, I would be very happy to have them in my garden :) The robin is a delight.. I think your garden must be quite a haven for the birds EG.

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  29. I love the wild Violets. I have some blooming at the Victoria House--- --not officially in Stanwood but up in the woods about 10 miles from Stanwood. and since I have met Bob I spend time between his house--called the Rose House--and my Victoria House. Sounds elegant but it isn't. Anyway--love your images.
    MB

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  30. Violets are way too beautiful to be considered weeds!

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  31. I'm with you on the violets. That poor robin looks like it needs to find some juicy worms, real quick!

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  32. Lovely violets! I love, love them!:)

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  33. I do love the violets and I have a lot of Robins in my yard. I'm always happy when they return.

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  34. I love violets and welcome them.... Yea! Spring is really here.... Michelle

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