Spring has been here for a while according to the blooming of the flowers. Today I am linking with-
This week for Cathy's In A Vase On Monday challenge to fill a vase, I want to feature some blooming pink trees in my garden, Magnolia rusticana rubra, a pink Camellia, Ornamental Quince- Chaenomeles, and the native Flowering Currant, with some timber bamboo-
It also includes a glass tulip-
I then felt like making a tiny vase of pinks and a few blue-purple Muscari-
Another color abundant now is various shades of blue-purple, regular Muscari, M. latifolia with purple on top and maroon on bottom, Vinca minor, and some Pulmonaria-
The little balloon-like blossoms of Muscari remind me of pantaloons with lace around the bottom edge-
You can see how variable the frog colors are on the Pacific tree or chorus frog. What garden visitors have you seen recently? Hannah
Today's flowers hosted by Denise
Saturday's Critters hosted by Eileen
In a Vase on Monday hosted by Cathy
Macro Monday 2 hosted by Gemma and Mystical Magical Teacher
This week for Cathy's In A Vase On Monday challenge to fill a vase, I want to feature some blooming pink trees in my garden, Magnolia rusticana rubra, a pink Camellia, Ornamental Quince- Chaenomeles, and the native Flowering Currant, with some timber bamboo-
It also includes a glass tulip-
Another color abundant now is various shades of blue-purple, regular Muscari, M. latifolia with purple on top and maroon on bottom, Vinca minor, and some Pulmonaria-
The little balloon-like blossoms of Muscari remind me of pantaloons with lace around the bottom edge-
I am rather pragmatic so have been celebrating the approach of spring by working to cut out overgrown bushes and weed beds to plant peas and sweet peas, which are soaking now to sprout them before planting and hopefully hasten germination. This week's featured garden visitor was hiding in my plastic tunnels I use to dry the soil by keeping off the rain.
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Marvelous post Hannah, not only for the real flowers but for that gorgeous glass tulip, and such a cute little frog. Thank you for always linking with Today's Flowers. I am always so appreciative of your support. Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteI was happy to finally use the red tulip in an arrangement. Thanks for hosting, Denise!
DeleteHello Hannah, gorgeous flowers and arrangements. I like the pretty glass tulip. The frog is adorable. Lovely photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteI'm always excited to see the little frogs, the colors seem unrelated.
DeleteTwo vases and equally dramatic given their difference in color and scale. That glass tulip is quite lovely. I don't think I have ever seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda, I don't usually think of combining flowers of the same general color, but it was hard not to, I like them together.
DeleteMore birds returning here to stake out their homestead.....I love the pinkish tree buds with the bamboo...quite lovely as are the other 2 vases...especially the purples.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna, I mostly notice the robins coming back so far. I'm amazed at all the pink trees blooming at once, considering I didn't plant any of them, and the native Flowering Currant planted and continue to plant themselves.;-)
DeleteBeautiful arrangements Hannah. I especially admire the first one with the magnolia and quince--such rich color.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susie, I don't recall them all blooming together before, maybe I didn't notice since I wasn't cutting them. I would want your expertise if I were making flowers for a wedding.
DeleteYou have matched the colour of the Chaenomeles so well (including the glass tulip!), and the tiny vase is an absolute joy! Thanks for sharing, Hannah
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy, it was fun to see the colors come together so well.
DeleteThe spring flowers are so pretty, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteYes, once spring gets going there is always some new delight, Linda.
Delete#1 photo, with shadows on the wall, delicate, lovely blooms together,
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jean, the lavender wall does look good with the pink and reds.
DeleteYour frog is a handsome fellow, Hannah! I love all your vases, although the small one with the blue flowers tugs hardest at my heartstrings.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kris, he is really a bright green! The tiny blues and purples tend to be my favorites too. I love Muscari latifolium, it even seeds around.
DeleteLove the colors and textures in the Quince arrangement,
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amelia, the quince always bursts into bloom suddenly, and it is a surprise when the flowering currants bloom too, I'm happy they were all blooming together.
DeleteI do admire your bouquets. How come mine just never look that good??? And your frog is so cute! I love green tree frogs. The local kind has been very active - and vocal - in my yard lately.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dorothy, I'm sure your bouquets have appeal, the In a Vase on Monday has helped me a lot with ideas and examples. Some people have such a knack for arranging and adding touches with little objects, especially the hostess Cathy. The tree frogs here have deep voices, I like to hear them, but can't figure out where the tadpoles can live since our ditches dry out rather early and I never notice tadpoles in them.
DeleteHi! Your flower photos are very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Minoru, I enjoy your travel and flower photos too, Japan has so many beautiful buildings, manicured parks, and flowers.
DeleteI've been wondering about the frog coloration. I have found them bright green, deep green and shades of brown,. all with the same markings. Could they be chameleon-like and adapt to their surroundings for camouflage?
ReplyDeleteLovely vases, by the way.
Good question, Ricki, I looked at the Wikipedia site and it said over hours or even days they could change from green to brown or vice-versa to match their surroundings better with change in seasons. I didn't know about that, very interesting. I grew up in Houston with the Anoles that could change pretty rapidly from green to brown.
ReplyDeleteDearest Hannah; Oh, I'm happy to visit you again and finding beautiful flower arrangement♪ The glass tulip is gorgeous and wonderful match with the arrangement♡♡♡ Blue-purplebased one looks really elegant.
ReplyDeleteThe frog sure bring us the feeling of spring is here, isn't it(^_^)ｖ
Thank you SO much for your sweet comments, Dear friend. I think I'm able to have more normal pace of life back soon :-) Hope the warm and happy spring is waiting for you♡♡♡
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako, it must be a relief to finish up the work on your parents' house. We have 4 more days of rain then some sunny days with warmer temperatures are supposed to come. I was happy to have an arrangement large enough to accomodate the glass tulip. Hugs from the PNW!
Deleteadorable frog! love the first arrangement.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Theresa, I loved your giant toad, I wish he lived in my yard.
DeleteWonderful blossoms--that glass tulip is awesome! Cute little visitor, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Betty, I'm enjoying finally finding the right arrangement for it. I was amazed to see the really green frog when the others have been brown.
DeleteThe glass tulip finally found a use. It was a present for my MIL from her daughter.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers. The glass tulip is very pretty. I love the cute little frog. Happy Easter, Hannah!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gunilla, Happy Easter to you too!
ReplyDeleteAn adorable frog.
ReplyDeleteI used to see toads in my garden.
But one tailor bird had lost its way and entered my house last Friday.
I've never seen toads up here, Rainfield, I would love to have some. They are excellent at eating bugs. That must have been exciting, having a bird flying wildly around the house.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, in both vases, Hannah! All these flowers are in bloom in my garden, too.
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