Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, November 2021

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

The 15th of each month is Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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The 'Autumn Royalty' Azalea continues to bloom profusely.

The Lantanas at the south end of the house are enjoying the warmth of the sunshine and ignoring the cool nights. Our daytime temperatures have been about 65F and the nights around 35F (18C and 2C).

I have been thinking that each bud that opens on the 'Iceberg' Rose is the last one, but here is one more!

The Oxalis is blooming under the shelter of the porch.

And the trees are showing off their Autumn color! This Linden Tree (aka Basswood) is beside my driveway.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Matthew 6:26

"Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

Willy Nilly Friday, April 17, 2020

Willy Nilly Friday 5, Sky Watch Friday, Floral Friday Fotos, The Weekend in Black and White,
and on Saturday, Saturday's Critters, and I'd Rather B Birdin'

1. The View from our Mailbox (Sky Watch Friday)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 16, 2020

The road is calling, but we have to stay home. Sad, but thankful for the sunny skies!

2. Oxalis (Floral Friday Fotos)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 6, 2020

Oxalis can be found in many parts of the world and are known by several different names: Wood Sorrels and False Shamrocks are the most common names.

I think the specks on the petals is where rain has splashed dirt on them.

3. My Vegetable Garden

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 17, 2020

My 'Red Norland' potatoes are growing very well. Let's just hope they are making potatoes, too!

I have bought 4 Tomato plants, but they are still in their small pots. I hope to get them set out this weekend. I plan to plant Cucumber seeds, too, but I am undecided about Okra. It did not grow well for me last year, so I may rely on the Farmer's Markets for Okra this year.

4. Crane Fly (Saturday's Critters)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 9, 2020

The Cranefly is a small fragile insect, larger than a mosquito, but it is not a mosquito, and it does not bite.

5. Crow in Flight (I'd Rather B Birdin' and The Weekend in Black and White)

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, April 12, 2020

I intended to get a photo of this crow perched on a dead tree, but just as I clicked the shutter he took off! American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos.

Hope you have had a good week!

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, November 2019

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7b

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Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, November 11, 2019

I am glad I made this Oxalis photo on Monday before our temperatures dropped to 21F that night. We are beginning to thaw out a bit now, but I don't expect to see any more outdoor blooms for awhile.
I hope to have an Amaryllis bulb blooming indoors for our December Bloom Day.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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Ballard Park, April 23, 2019

Our World Tuesday and All Seasons

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, April 21, 2019

Ballard Park is a nice little city park with a walking track through a wooded area. The small structures you see are exercise stations to encourage people to stretch and do simple arm and leg exercises.

When we were there Sunday afternoon, there were wildflowers blooming under the trees. I think these are Wood Sorrels (or some kind of Oxalis).

There is a small lake with ducks and geese. Children (and adults, too) enjoy feeding them, and there are two children's playgrounds for their entertainment, too.

I was surprised to see a Great Blue Heron there with the Canada Geese!

It flew when people got too close, but landed again not far away.

And of course, there are squirrels!

The park also includes acres of sports fields, but I was more interested in the natural world side of it.

I hope you have a beautiful day!

Linking today with Our World Tuesday and All Seasons

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, March 2019

The northeast corner of Mississippi, USA zone 7

Northern Cardinal, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, March 12, 2019

First of all, I want to say that I hope you have birdsong in your garden!

Our Pear Trees are blooming!

And I have red and pink Hyacinths.

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Snowflakes, Leucojum, are sometimes confused with their Snowdrop cousins, Galanthus.

Oxalis

This Spirea has tiny blooms,…

… but there are lots of them!

Narcissus!

For Spring Foliage and the promise of blooms to come! - Sedum telephium 'Munstead Red' Stonecrop

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, April 2017

Northeast Mississippi, USA zone 7

Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA

Our Apple tree is attracting butterflies!

Black Locust tree

My Red Buckeye shrubs are blooming, and the seeds I planted last year are coming up!

The below freezing temperatures in March did not harm my double Clematis

Another Clematis vine

Oxalis

Geraniums on my front porch

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!
and
Happy Easter!

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day, November 2015

Mississippi, USA zone 7
Thankfully, our November weather has been mild - only two very light frosts so far.

Encore Azalea

There are still a few insects flitting about.

Oxalis

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Cosmos

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Carolina Jessamine Vine

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Pansies

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Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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Macro Monday and Monday Mellow Yellows, November 24, 2014

Oxalis, November 10, 2014

Have a wonderful day!

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ABC Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday, October 22, 2014

ABC Wednesday
O is for Oxalis


Oxalis grow all around the world except in the polar regions. They may be grown as potted plants or as garden ornamentals. Leaves may have from 3 to 10 leaflets.

The flowers have 5 petals and may be white, yellow, pink or multi-colored. Here in US zone 7,
my Oxalis flower from Spring to late Autumn.


And now for Outdoor Wednesday:


Greetings from Pontotoc High School, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

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Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day October 2013

Mississippi, USDA Zone 7
The abundant blooms of Summer are gone, but there are still a few flowers to be found.

Lantana

Marigolds

Oxalis

Mums

Red Salvia

Pineapple Sage

Encore Azalea with Praying Mantis

Butterflyweed

The most interesting thing I have to report for this October Bloom Day is that my
Butterflyweed, after blooming all Summer and producing hundreds of seeds, is budding again!
I hope there is time for blooms before the weather gets too cold.

Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!

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