Friday, September 23, 2011

Friday flowers with determination


I was surprised to see this little hoop petticoat daffodil blooming in a patch of concrete around a flower bed.


That's determination for you. Look at that lovely chunk of concrete at the base of a down-pipe, or as I like to refer to them, our irrigation system. I'm not sure any of our down-pipes actually function as down-pipes as they're so old and rusty. But on the upside, enough water has been provided for this little yellow guy to bloom.
Nice. Have a lovely Friday friends :)
xx

17 comments:

  1. Amazing, it just shows where there's a will there's a way. Have a lovely weekend. ;-)

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  2. That is impressive and a lovely burst of colour in a totally unexpected spot. Have a great weekend Sarah. xx

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  3. Oh how lovely - such a lovely little flower peering out. It's amazing whee things will grow :) Enjoy your end to the week x

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  4. He is a strong little blighter, especially after last night's buffeting winds! J x

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  5. You have to admire resilience like that!

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  6. ah hah, so that's what that little daffy is called, i've seen some recently and wasn't sure. Now i want them in my garden also.

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  7. That is a very cute daffodil, it's amazing how tough some plants are! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  8. Hard meets soft.
    So pretty and cheerful.
    How could one not smile?

    Can't believe it's Friday already where you're at.

    Annelie

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  9. I can't believe how many plant names you know. Hoop petticoat daffodil...who knew, besides you!

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  10. So nice!!...enjoy a happy weekend...love from me...xxx..

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  11. My mum dumped some in my garden when she moved into a retirement home. Those and the snowdrops keep appearing in places I don't think even she would have planted them. And that's saying something!

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  12. That is one cute little flower. Look at you, your green fingers yield results even when you're not trying! I'm very impressed.

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  13. What an inspirational little flower, ha popping over from Chicago, just to say love your blog!!!

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  14. Very sweet. Reminds me of when I visited my mothers childhood home. My grandmother was an amazing gardener. They lived out west where it was so hot and dry. She collected geraniums. When I visited there was nothing left of the garden it was as if nature had reclaimed the land, save for one lone geranium plant struggling to live behind the cement front step. I couldn't resist and took a cutting for my mum, it is now here favorite plant and has done well....anyway, have a lovely weekend. Xx Katherine

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  15. That is adorable. A little ray of sunshine in a concrete jungle!

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  16. so sweet!! Happy Spring to you!!!

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