We had a rainy walk recently, and the conditions were perfect for taking pictures of the flowering plants and bushes we encountered.
I am currently camping with Retirement Reflections and will have little to no internet/cell service, so pardon me for being tardy in responding to your always lovely comments! I will, as soon as I am able.
Have a great Sunday!
Elbows up,
The WB
Hi Deb – yes the broom came in via Hawaii, I gather, on one of the exploration routes when the western side of America was being opened up … particularly Vancouver and Victoria – I love it … but it’s native here! So many invasive plants brought in via explorers and plant lovers of the past – lots here too. Just enjoy that peace away … camping in the great outdoors – hope the sun doth shine! Cheers Hilary
The sun did shine…on the day we were heading back home 😂. Isn’t that always the way? Thanks for the info about the broom! 💕
Love the thimbleberry!
I’m always interested in your native blooms, so different from ours. I can see how invasive the broom is, but the orange and yellow variety is quite stunning.
As is Sir Bowser of course…
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If you’re gonna be invasive, at least look good😂. Thanks, Rivergirl 💕
I love scotch broom. I planted 3 shrubs in my last yard. They didn’t last long, maybe 5 years before they died out. You must have the perfect climate for them.
Apparently we do 😉. One person’s invasive weed is another’s desired garden addition, it seems! Thanks, Kate 💕
Our local tv weather guy would join me in loving today’s Bowser closeup! 💕 Everyday he shows viewer submitted pet photos and his favorites are dogs with their noses close enough to the camera that he can “boop” them on the nose. Not sure why he started his weird little tradition, but we look forward to the cute dogs and Steve’s daily boop. 😂😂 Hope you’re enjoying your camping trip!🌞
Thanks, Bobi 💕 The camping trip was a lot of fun. Also a lot of rain and mud 😂
I’m not familiar with Scotch Broom (at least it’s pretty) but we did have some volunteer Lupin show up in our yard this spring. I hope you are having a great time camping!
Thanks, Janis 💕 We did have a great time!
Invasive plants are a problem everywhere but if you have to have them, at least yours are pretty. Hope your camping trip is going well. What a great life you’ve carved out for yourself…and so deserving.
Thank you very much, Jean 💕 Camping was cool and wet but we didn’t let that interfere with our fun exploring the north island!
Enjoy your camping trip! All the flowers are so pretty (even the scotch broom 😟) but the best ever is the Schnauzer-berry ❤ Great action shot too!!!
My favourite bloom too 😍. Thank you, Sharon 💕
How pretty! Isn’t it interesting that doing photography in the rain actually works out so well? That scottish brook even though it’s invasive,sure is PRETTY! We have lupin in bloom here too. Penny and I went on a walk in the woods at one of her parks and we saw some yesterday. No picture though. Darn.
Cloudy and
Overcast and rainy days are the best! Thank you, Dawn 💕
The Scotch Broom is rather attractive, so I can forgive it’s invasive behaviour. What is currently taking over the flower beds outside out bedroom windows is very much not attractive, and it appears that the guys who care for the grounds do not weed. Sigh… I may actually have to do some gardening!
It was a while ago now, so I hope you had a lovely time camping 🙂 Did the Bowz join you?
Thanks, Debs 💕 It was a Bowser-free adventure this time. And yes, it was a lovely time although the weather was hardly optimal. We were prepared for it, and having the right gear is everything!