Today the sun was shining here in Lancashire and I got an unexpected afternoon off work. This placed me in something of a quandary. I could either write my usual friday geeky plant post, or enjoy the sunshine in the greenhouse.
So, no, I have not written anything. But thought I might share the sunshine with you. The first picture shows one of the greenhouse benches and you can see that the winter-growing South African bulbs it houses are waking up after their summer dormancy.
The rest are all South African bulbs in flower at the moment. Some of you have already seen some of these on Instagram.
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What beautiful flowers and photography.
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Thank you😄. Haveva great weekend😍
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You too.
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What a lovely post! Beautiful flowers and photos! Glad you had the day off!
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Thank you and so am I😄
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Oh wow I love the flower three up from the bottom. It reminds me of a little octopus for some reason! Wonderful photos!
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Thank you Arbie. That is Nerine filifolia. A lot smaller and more delicate looking than the garden Nerines.😄
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Such a brilliant way to spend the afternoon. The greenhouse is absolutely inspiring, filled with bursts of the most gorgeous colors. So beautiful my friend. 😘 Much love and hugs!
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Thank you Lisa. It was a lovely afternoon. Love and huge hugs to you too my friend😄
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How lovely to escape from work and be able to spent some time in your garden in sunshine. I wish I could have been there with you my friend. Your greenhouse looks so beautiful and the flower that Arbie has mentioned is just stunning. How do you called this peculiar plant? Enjoy your weekend Darren.
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Thank you Dominique, the flower is Nerine filifolia. I wish you could be here too. You have a lovely weekend. Love and hugs. X
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Ditto! 😍
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Sunshine and nature’s best – what more could you want. Have a lovely weekend Darren :O) xx
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Thank you Lisa. I will have a good weekend I am sure. At the moment I am answering comments from bed having a decadent lie in! You have a great weekend too my friend. X
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You deserve it :O)
Thank you xxxxx
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Darren you’ve just proved that pictures can speak a thousand words! What better way to let us have some insight into your life than through a page filled with beauty and colour! My favourites, the vivid orange (2) and vibrant pink (10), exactly my wish for today..vivid & vibrant & colour filled! Thank you so much!!
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Delighted you enjoyed them Marie😊. The pink Nerine seems popular. The orange is Oxalis massoniana.
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How do you remember all those names!
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I get asked that all the time. I used to lecture on these things without rehearsal or notes and never had a problem. Same with phone numbers – if I dial a number I remember it forever. Can never remember things that are actually useful though!😄
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Fantastic memory Darren but selective, much like men’s hearing at times!!
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At times? Always😊
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That is not true Darren. You never seem to forget anything. And I have a few anecdotes I could share too…Your problem is that you don’t hear every thing! 😉
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Sad but true! Learning to use the new instrument at wotk has been a shock though – I am struggling to remember what I have been taught and I suspect tiredness or burn-out is at fault
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Yes, tiredness will have this effect on our concentration and capacity to remember new informations. I feel the same these days.
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I know. We both have a lot happening in our lives. X
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What a beautiful collection, Darren.
I would be tempted to build a bigger green house, and have a central space for some damp proof longer, table, and small kitchenette and loo… Then I could spend all day admiring those beautiful blooms despite the weather outside. It would be a lovely inspiring place to take a laptop to write the blog… Your space, just for you!
Of course, I am a dreamer. That would cost a lot of money!
Thank you for sharing your space… It is exquisitely beautiful. 😊💕
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‘Longer,’ should read ‘Loungers. ‘
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Thank you for such a lovely comment Collette. Believe me I do have that dream! Currently I have a folding chair😥.
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One day, your dream will come Darren. ⭐🌈💕
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😊😊💕
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These are all fabulous Darren. 🌼
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Thank you😊💕
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What a lovely spread of beauty!
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Thank you😊. 💕
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Wow! Sun in Lancaster! These flowers are spectacular. I know we all love seeing the blooms up close, but I was happy to see the plants in situ, as well. I know I always say this, but these are stunning! 🤗❤️
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Thank you Linda! 🙂 xx
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🤗❤️🤗
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Lovely plants! And thank you for sharing your sunshine with us 🙂
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Glad you had a afternoon off work and that you spent it in your beautiful greenhouse! It looks like spring to me! 😄
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The beauty of growing the winter growing bulbs. I get spring twice per year!
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Wow, did you take all those pictures. So beautifully done. I am so amazed by your pictures.
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Yes I did take the pictures, and thank you Bushra😊
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You are so welcome. I need to interview you so people can take advantage of your photography tips. If you would be able to spare a little time for me that would be so awesome!
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I would love to. Thank you😊
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Okay, soon would be make my questions ready for you then. Thank you so much for!!!!!
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No problem.😊
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Making me think of summer, even though I am freezing my a&& off now!
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😊. You never stay still long enough to freeze!😉😊
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How lovely – My Nerines whihc haven’t flowered – but sill full of green leaves
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– I planted nerines this year – they have grown well but no flowers, and still full of leaves. Will they perhaps flower in the second year? I do need as much of Africa as possible in my garden 😉
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Hi Jo, thank you for visiting and for the follow. You are right, basically. Nerines are funny in that flower buds form deep inside the bulb in the previous growing season (before you got them) and replanting the bulbs can cause the flower buds to simply abort for a season. Give them a good feed with a high potassium fertiliser (eg tomato feed) to help boost flower production for next year and keep your fingers crossed! Darren.
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Super thank you for the advice 😁
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