After days of steady rain, the garden is singing with life—fresh greenery and fragrant blooms everywhere you look!
Tag: #garden
Flower of the Day Challenge #94–Lavish Lily
Lily—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #92–Precious Peony
Peony—pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #91–Reigning Rose
Rises, pretty by nature.
Flower of the Day Challenge #90–Radiant Rose
Roses, pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #89–Vibrant Bouquet
Pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #88–Fall Bouquet
Pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #87–Ravishing Rose
Pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #86–Charismatic Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums, pretty by nature!
Hydrangeas Bloom
Last year these beauties didn’t flower This year their blooms are starting to shower Filling the garden and my heart with wonder Variety of blooms we are blessed to discover Fairytrail White cascade hydrangea Blue Deckle hydrangea Nikko Blue hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla https://createdbydeesign.com/2023/08/25/template-dawn-minott/?page_id=11973
Flower of the Day Challenge #85–Resilient Roses
Roses—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #84–From Disappointment to Delight: My Hydrangea Journey
Hydrangeas—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #83 Radiant Roses
Roses—pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #81: Luminous Lily
There’s a rabbit that’s made my garden his/her feeding ground and s/he has made my lilies her appetizer, main course and dessert!!!! So there aren’t too many that made it to blooming stage this year. This one did … Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. 2024 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #80: Resplendent Roses
Pretty by nature—roses!
Flower of the Day Challenge #79: Ravishing Roses
Roses— pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #78: Pompous Peony
Peonies — pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #77: Outrageously-gorg Orchid
Orchid—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #76: Opulent Orchid
Orchid … pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #75: Plush Peonies
Peonies—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #75: Irresistible Iris
Iris, pretty by nature!
Garden Coming Alive ©Dawn Minott
Spring flowers 💐
Flower of the Day Challenge #74: Splendiferous Sunflower
Phenomenal sunflower.
Flower of the Day Challenge #73: Orchid, 1st Bloom
Orchids are joy!
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Cat Face Flower
Mother Nature at her cutest best.
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Pleasant Peony
Peonies cherished for their elegance and symbolism of romance and prosperity.
Goodbye. Hello. ©Dawn Minott |a double Hay(na)ku
Remembering autumn’s colors. Anticipating winter’s cold.
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Rousing Rose
Yellow rose like sun rays with folded edges.
Flower of the Day Challenge #71: Precious Poinsettias
It’s Christmas decorating time!!!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #70: Radiant Rose
Rose of exquisite beauty and captivating fragrance.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Adorable Anthurium
Even in what some might consider deformity, there's a unique and remarkable beauty in nature.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Sunshiny Sunflowers
Sunflower—iconic garden beauty.
Hydrangeas Bloom in Waiting ©Dawn Minott
Hydrangeas in waiting.
Flower of the Day Challenge #67: Zealous Zinnias
Flowers, the gift that keeps on giving.
Life in Motion ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Watching nature unfold and grow.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Beautiful Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan watching over the yard like a sunshiny boss!!!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #66: Merry Marigold
Sunshine on stem.
Flower of the Day Challenge #65: Hardy Happy Hostas
Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. 2023 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #64: Heavenly Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas in slow bloom.
Bee’s Flutter ©Dawn Minott
Bees on roses, a bond to transcend.
Ode to Mint ©Dawn Minott
Mint—every leaf, a treasure resides, a symphony of flavors, nature provides.
Flower of the Day Challenge #63: Charming Clematis
Nature at her pretty best.
Flower of the Day Challenge #62: Yellow Blooms
Garden vibes in vibrant yellow.
Mid-Week Boost: Decorate Your Soul
Roses pick-me-upper!
Flower of the Day Challenge #61: Monkey Face Orchid! Really?!
Nature mimics itself with monkey and orchids—monkey face orchids!
Flower of the Day Challenge #60: Can you name that flower?!🙂
Lone flower in a heart-shaped vase what a happy embrace
Wordless Wednesday ©Dawn Minott
Garden’s summer offerings 💐
Flower of the Day Challenge #59: Posh Peonies
Peonies pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #58: Regal Roses
Roses that inspire.
Flower of the Day Challenge #56: Tender Tulips
Tulips signaling spring’s arrival.
Flower of the Day Challenge #55: Heavenly-hued Hyacinths
Spring time beauties—hyacinths
Flower of the Day Challenge #54: Plainly Gorgeous Orchid, 1st Bloom
this orchid mom is exuberant yet again because one more of my other babies is blooming yet again! She’s my oldest, just over 5 years old!!!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #54: Plainly Gorgeous Orchid, 1st Bloom
… happy orchid mom exclaiming: “my baby is blooming yet again!” She’s the first bloom of my season!!! Waiting with bated breath for my other babies to bloom.
Flower of the Day Challenge #52: Color-blotched Orchid
Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt 2023 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #50: Foxglove
Beautiful foxglove!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #49: Pretty in Pink Rose
… garden’s last hoorah! before winter sets in —pretty in pink rose 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #48: Delicately White Rose
… garden’s last hoorah before winter sets in—delicately white roses 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #34: Sun In, Cold Out | Haiku
Winter cold trumps fall warmth
Flower of the Day Challenge #46: Orchid Haiku
For the love of orchids.
Flower of the Day Challenge #44: Light-hearted Lily
… garden vibes!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #43: Luxurious Lily
2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #41: Merry Meadow Sage
Enjoying Meadow Sage
Flower of the Day Challenge #40: Luscious Lily & Haiku
Yellow bright revealNature caught red-handedlyOpening the show 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 I love hearing from you, so remember to “like”, comment. And subscribe/follow the blog👈 to never miss a post.In creative solidarity, …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #39: Delicate Daisy & Haiku©
Adorned yellow diskDelicate white petal raysDaisy mimics sun 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #38: Pretty in Pink Roses
Isn’t she lovely? Pretty by nature! Apricot Drift Rose. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #37: Rosey Red Roses
… red roses are back and blooming in their radiant redness bringing the garden back to life!!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #36: Alluring Azaleas
…she allured me with her beauty at the start of spring, now her blooms adorns the garden bed. See you next spring my vivacious beauty. 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along.Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #35: Flamboyant Foxglove
… and they’re back in their delicate gorgeousness—flamboyant foxgloves 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #34: Perky Peony
Hello gorgeous!!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #28: Cute Baby Rabbit
…look who’s a guest in the garden!! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #32: Showy Iris
…my first iris!!!!! Isn’t she lovely?! 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #31: Bloomerang Dark Purple Lilac 1st Blooms
Bloomerang dark purple lilac—beautiful and fragrant 2022 ©DeeMin All rights reserved Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. Like what you see? Read more here👈 Subscribe to the blog here👈 “Like” and comment👇I love hearing from you.In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #30: Azalea’s First Bloom in ‘22
… the gorgeousness of blooming azalea shrubs is about to grace my garden as it springs back to life … accompanied by the resilient Bugle Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #27: Tulip
…she’s pretty by nature! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Spring’s Dawning© | a Haiku
I’ve long admired the beauty of flowers that bloom in early spring. I moved from admiration to action and planted tulips and hyacinths for the very first time!! And now the first signs of life have emerged from beneath the cold earth. In my excitement an Haiku was born.
Flower of the Day Challenge #21: What Do You See?
I sent this photo to my mom and she was elated by what she saw. I didn’t see it till she pointed it out. What do you see when you look at this rose? Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #19: Rose Anatomy
The roses are holding their own, defying the cold and still pushing out blooms, warming my heart and providing offerings to share with you Behold the delicate intricacies of a rose’s anatomy Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #18: Red Rose
For your viewing pleasure—of blooms and buds! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #17: White Rose
For your viewing pleasure—one rose bush, many rose blooms … Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #16: Fashionable Foxglove
Presenting MsFoxglove, fashionably adorned in a lavender-polka-dotted-glove-like ensemble taking the 1st place award for the “most delicate” in the garden. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #14: Mum’s Afro
Here’s to mum in a fully-grown afro—she’s pretty by nature. I hope this brings some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #17: Remnants of the Garden
Reflecting on how wonderful it was to have a garden (my first). Thank you garden, you blessed me immensely this spring to summer and heading into autumn you’re still giving vibrant offerings. And also for Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt (though there is more than one flower today). Thank you for journeying along. First …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #13: Roses Are Red
My garden is still giving me vibrant vibes. Here’s to pretty red roses—pretty by nature. I hope they bring some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the …
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Bees Bonanza© Haiku
Blossoming flowersSummer’s offerings, giftingNectar bonanza How many bees do you see!? 2021 ©createdbyDEEsign.comAll Rights Reserved Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #12: Azalea
So this was from early in the season but I’m already nostalgic for spring/summer. Here’s to pretty pink Azalea—pretty by nature. I hope she brings some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start …
Flower of the Day Challenge #11: Foxgloves
Sharing this foxglove beauty from my garden to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #7
Sharing this hydrangea beauty to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Borrowing this caption from Eunice: “pretty by nature”. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative …
Sunday Photo Reflection #12: The Tickseed & Her Bee [a Cinquain]
TickseedCheerful yellowAttracts a bee withinFavored snack bar in the gardenTo eat After-word: This is my first attempt at a cinquain which is a poem of five lines with a specific syllable count of 2-4-6-8-2, usually iambic. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #5
I deadheaded yesterday and this beauty is the last of the reblooms. But, there are new buds so I’m super excited for the 4th set of reblooms this season! Sharing to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. …
Flower of the Day Challenge #3
Strolling through a public garden on a promenade and came across this beautiful pink hibiscus — it’s deserving to be today’s Flower of the Day, hosted by Cee. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #11: The Squirrel Model
There she was—perched precariously, as squirrels often do. She was maneuvering her way across a black unevenly-spiked fence in a quaint little garden off the Brooklyn promenade. She’s poised. Graceful in her moves. Tail elongated she floats about with seamless acrobatics atop this fence. I stayed a non-threatening distance away to capture as much of …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #2
Today’s entry in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge: Tickseed and Fox Glove from my garden! Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #1
Today’s entry in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge: a single red rose from my garden Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #10: Of Deadhead & Re-bloom
I’d say I’m the “accidental gardner”. I picked up gardening this summer when the lansdcaping company I hired was a no-show. We had laid out the plan but when spring ended and May rolled around and they were nowhere in sight I said to myself, “Self, you can do this”. I had no tools and …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #9: Night Time Garden Vibes
Today’s reflection is another garden vibe, this time at night. I’ve now transplanted the last of the hydrangeas and roses from pots to the garden. …from pot, …to garden. You may also like Happy Garden Vibes. 2021. ©createdbyDEEsign.com. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #7: Happy Garden Vibes
One of the positive things about movements being restricted by this pandemic is that it freed up time and so I picked up new hobbies. In addition to blogging (you may like “Why I Created This Blog”), I also started gardening over the past 2-3 months and it’s been pure JOY! So before I lose …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #4: Raindrops on Rhododendrons©
Photo provided by createdbyDEEsign Raindrops cascading in ferocious quick succession Drop after pounding drop beating mercilessly against your soft petals Bobbing up and down you bounce back resiliently Absorbing liquid nutrients all the while knowing they’ll make your petals shine brighter Protecting a tiny ant snuggled up cozily in the depth of your embrace You’re …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #3: Happy Garden Vibes
Last year, around this time, NY was the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. I ventured out the house for only the essentials and sadly, but smartly, that didn’t include gardening supplies or plants. So, the garden languished all year—doing its best to be splendiferous with the remnants of what survived from the year before and …
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Azaleas adorning my garden
For Sami Cox Silent Sunday Thank you for reading! First time to the site? Start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity
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