May 25, 2009

My pride and joy (Camellia bush)

March 2009: plein de vie et ma joie!


jolies fleurs




about 3 months before the flower show

March 9, 2009

Winter Tea Time



Only if the air were warm and cozy like indoor's, I would love to put a cushion on the bench and sip my coffee (yes, hot coffee) with buttery crescent under this crystal myrtle tree!








Better sitting in a cozy corner inside to enjoy my tea. A cup of mellow Oolong would be nice.








How about some snacks to compliment the warm tea.








Heavenly bamboo and English holly branches are great for bringing winter cheers!

April 28, 2008

Spring Flower Show in My Backyard


Last week was the most spectacular week for Maryland gardeners. I say it with confidence because I experienced it (with some of my lucky friends) from my own backyard's flower show. The abundant camellia blossoms on the tall bush next to its protective myrtle tree, the happy tulips lining along the pathway, the petite pale pink plum flowers dotted amidst the budding leaves by the gazebo, the light blue ground covering violets........ Well, the show has to end somehow and the spring rain today brought down Kwansan cherry's petals like a fluffy snow shower--another type of beauty in my eyes.
Spring shower brings May flowers. I shall reveal another flower show next month.