Friday, January 3, 2025

A FEW FLOWERS FOR YOU - FROM MY ARCHIVES

 On this third day of January, I would once again like to wish you all A Very Happy New Year, one filled with joyful experiences.

These were taken at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and from my archives.  The butterfly bush was found in one part of the garden and is a native to central China. It migrated to the Americas and Asia, evolving into over 140 species.

The others were in the area where they grow only native plants of Virginia. I have left links on each name, to take you to websites with more information.

Butterfly Bush

Cardinal Flower






I hope you have enjoyed a memory of summer. Looks like we will be getting snow a couple of days this week. Stay warm!








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  1. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM

    We have all of these here, except the Cardinal Flower and the Obedient Plant. This Obedient Plant is really something else! It looks like it would be only cultivated in a greenhouse.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM

      Yes, I agree Ginny, very interesting to me to see it growing in the Virginia native garden :)

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  2. CloudiaJanuary 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM

    Thank you Denise for always sharing the good side of life with us. I'm wishing you and yours a wonderful 2025

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM

      You are very welcome Cloudia. It is my aim to give you all a smile when I can :) I wish you the same my friend.

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  3. Elephant's ChildJanuary 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM

    Thank you for this delightful bouquet.

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  4. roentareJanuary 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM

    Very pretty flowers with great colours

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM

      So glad you enjoyed them Roentare :) Thank you!

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  5. BreathtakingJanuary 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM

    Dear Denise :)
    On a cold winter's day thank you for sharing a little bit of summer with these beautiful and colourful plants.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM

      You are very welcome Sonjia, I am happy you enjoyed :)

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  6. David M. Gascoigne,January 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM

    Great idea to add the link for further information.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM

      Thank you David, I try to do that when I have the time :)

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  7. eileeninmdJanuary 3, 2025 at 5:34 AM

    Hello Denise,
    Beautiful flowers and memories of summer. Stay warm and safe.
    Take care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM

      Hello Eileen :) thank you and I wish you the same.

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  8. MadSnapper n BeauJanuary 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM

    all of the flowers are beautiful as are the photos and if I had to pick my favorite, it would be the obedient. never seen one before, Happy New Year and I have missed your posts, I am back from MIA and glad to be here.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM

      Thanks Sandra :) it’s a beautiful flower isn’t it? It is lovely to see you back. Happy New Year my friend.

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  9. jabblogJanuary 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM

    It's so lovely to see such colourful blooms. Thank you, Denise.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM

      You are very welcome Janice, and so glad you enjoyed :)

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  10. RitaJanuary 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks for the beautiful reminders of spring and summer. :)

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM

      You are so very welcome Rita. Always happy to do that :)

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  11. Rajani RehanaJanuary 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful post

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  12. JeanieJanuary 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    I think we need some flowers today -- especially since outside it is very white! Thanks!

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM

      I'm glad you think so Jeanie, but I will have some snow photos soon :0 Just a heads up :)

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪January 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM

    So nice to look at blooms when it is going be bitter cold very soon.

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  14. eJanuary 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM

    Lovely. I hope you stay warm too.

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  15. RedJanuary 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM

    A post on plants at this time is good way to lift the spirits.

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  16. ChristineJanuary 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful

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  17. ellen b.January 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM

    We are being promised some snow, too. It is always lovely to see color in the winter. Pretty flowers from your archives!

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you Ellen and enjoy your snow though hopefully you don't have to drive anywere :)

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM

    I love these pretty blooms. We are looking pretty drab here in Florida right now. Happy New Year!

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM

      Thank you LD :) I am sorry about Florida and all that it has gone through.

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  19. My Mind's EyeJanuary 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM

    Denise
    I am late today. I took Bryan to the doctor. He has a nasty sinus infection. We are waiting for the pharmacy to call to tell us they are ready. Oh what pretty flowers a hint of spring
    Hugs
    Cecilia

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM

      Oh darn, I am so sorry about that Cecilia. I hope the meds do their magic real soon. Glad you enjoyed the flowers. Sending hugs to you both for a fast path to good health.

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  20. AnnJanuary 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM

    We are getting buried in snow again so flowers are a very welcome site today. Thanks for posting these.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM

      Thanks Ann, and I am so sorry to read that!!! :( You are very welcome, happy the flowers brought a little cheer :)

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  21. Great-Granny GrandmaJanuary 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM

    These are so pretty.
    The floss flower is my favorite.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM

      Hi Sandra, thank you and yes, that's a real pretty one :)

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  22. J.P. AlexanderJanuary 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM

    Lindas flores. Te mando un beso.

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM

      Muchas gracias. Me alegra que te gusten. Te mando un beso.

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  23. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJanuary 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM

    Very nice to see all the lovely flowers Denise. We had a little snow this afternoon, but will maybe getting more soon. Stay warm and cozy!

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM

      So glad you think so Martha Ellen :) And thank you, I hope you are staying warm and cozy also. Time to enjoy being inside for a couple of days :)

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  24. Lucyna DrozłowskaJanuary 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM

    Uwielbiam lato zimy nie lubię. Super są te rośliny ich widok poprawił mi humor:) Miłego tygodnia życzę:)

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    1. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM

      Bardzo się cieszę, że kwiaty wprawiają Cię w dobry nastrój. Czekam na wiosnę i patrzę na śnieg. Życzę miłego i ciepłego dnia :)

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