~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Barbados Cherry Blossom~~~~~~~~~~~~
The last few days here in Austin have been pretty dreary. As usual for Texas this time of year, we had a cold front come through and the weather dropped 20-30 degrees in about 30 minutes. Will be cool and dreary for the next couple of days at least. My foot is healing and I am taking short walks around the house for exercise and to remind my foot about things like weight and how to support me properly. I also got behind the wheel (look out!) for the first time in over 2 months this morning. Man that felt strange! The nicest part of the recovery so far is not having to wear the boot!
NOTE: Kathy told me today that the plant and flower I photographed is a Barbados Cherry. She has a bush like it in her garden. It reminded me that I had taken several pictures of the plants in her garden a few months ago. So, be on the lookout for some of my favorite flowers from Kathy's Garden very soon. She really has a green thumb, and when you see them, I know you'll agree!
Anyway, these cute pink flowers are about the last blooms in our whole yard now, so I thought I would take a shot to put on the blog. Jan's sister Kathy had given her this bush several years ago, and Jan remembers it being a pigeon berry bush. Unfortunately, I can't find any pictures on the web of pigeon berry bushes or pigeon bushes that have these flowers. I have a question on the Garden Guides website to see if anyone can identify the flower, and also an email to Kathy.
I am hoping for better weather soon, so Jan and I can take a trip out for more photo ops. A friend of hers told Jan today about a place called Fall Creek Vineyards near Tow, TX. If the weather lets up, we will travel the 50 or 60 miles to the winery to take pictures and maybe have lunch. I hope you are doing well.
cute flowers
ReplyDeleteI love your slideshow up in the corner now Mike. You have really taken some beautiful pictures. Sorry to hear that's the last of the blooms for your garden this year. Mine are all frozen and covered with snow. But my sister lives in Thetis Island, off Vancouver Island and she still has green stuff. She rarely gets snow and usually gardens all year long. Glad to hear the foot is healing. Can't wait to see some pics from a Winery. Cheers Heather
ReplyDeleteHeather,
ReplyDeleteI wish I could take credit for the pictures in the slideshow. Unfortunately, Blogger won't let me put just mine, it wants to put EVERYONE's pictures up! I have no problem with that, but I don't want to take credit for what is not mine. Thanks for all the compliments. We are leaving for the Winery in a few minutes. The sun is peeking out now and we don't want to miss our chance!