Blue Flowers and Bouquets

I need to thank the bloggers who have featured some of my posts on their linky parties:

Bella Rosa Antiques  For my post on Dreaming of The 1920's  Thank you, Jillian!

The Dedicated House "Anything Blue Friday" for my post on Antique Silver and Flow Blue Dishes.  Thank you, Kathryn!

Thank you so very much.  It is a real honor to be featured, and especially since I am new to the game.  I'm still learning about blogging etiquette, and I should have thanked them earlier.  On to my post for this week:

Here are some BLUE flowers from my garden.  This image of the delphinium was shot last year, and they're a big favorite with us.  The spikes grow to be over 5 feet high, and they make a HUGE statement!  Lots of staking during their bloom time, but it's so worth it.  I'll have to remember to try and get a fuller shot of the plants this year to show you just how big they are.

Blue Delpiniums

These next blue flowers, of course, are forget-me-nots.  Another shot from last year, although it won't be long and these will be making an appearance.  Always earlier than I think they will.

These are so pretty, and grow all over the place!

With a few more weeks to go before things really start blooming, I am getting so anxious!  Last weekend we had a spot of good weather and I was able to get some Spring clean up done in the garden.  I am proud of the fact that Carl and I do ALL of our own gardening, which is saying a lot as we have several areas to work in on our property.  But, it is something we LOVE!  Next to growing the plants and flowers, I love to photograph them.

I try to plant as many flowers as I can fit into each space, because I also love to have bouquets throughout the summer to enjoy.  

Hollyhocks, lavender, Queen Anne's Lace and a kind of Buddleja

Roses in Blue Bell jars

A few years ago, the blue Bell Jars were available at so many places.  I could not help myself, and had to buy a half dozen.  

They work so beautifully with little bouquets of flowers. These next images were all taken at the end of summer.  Still an abundance of Cone flowers, black-eyed Susans, Daisies. . .etc.

I know a lot of people look on these as weeds, but I've always love the delicate look of Queen Anne's Lace:

Even "weed" flowers are beautiful in a bouquet

I wait all Summer for the Dahlias to bloom that were planted in May.  When they finally make an appearance, I have bouquets in abundance, and share them with my neighbors and friends:

Lovely Dahlias and Snap Dragons

More Dahlias!

Did you notice my beach glass in the lower left hand corner of this photo?  If you'd like to know more about that collection, it is in my previous post.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Linking up to:

Rose Garden in Malevik

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The Dedicated House "Anything Blue Friday"

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Cynthia