Koko Nut's photos with the keyword: pretty

this tiny beauty was gracing the Hot Cocoa rose. I have to admit, I much prefer sneaking up on them than having them sneak up on me.

from the miniature Fuchsia in the garden.

a fascinating flower, I just love how the little pillow-shaped buds open into various colours.

trying a texture for a change. Thanks Parée Erica

Zephyranthes, or Zephyr Lily, or Rain Lily, or Fairy Lily, or Fairy Flower. These beauties bloom several times a season, usually after a strong rain which follows a dry spell. I keep them in a flower pot as they don't overwinter outdoors here. I have succeeded in forcing them to bloom a few times during the winter, too! What a lovely sight in the house during those long dreary months of short days. And in the summer the pot moves outdoors to enjoy the sun and blooms many more times. I originally was given 5 bulbs, of which 3 died off the first winter, but I now have at least 12! At most I have had 7 blooms at one time. It might be time to split them up and re-pot. Of course that means giving them away, any takers?

So here I sit, with another foot or so of snow piling up outside, even though it is officially Spring. Thank goodness this little beauty brought some colour into the house last week and offered me a little something bright to work with. Can someone please explain to me how this "global warming" is causing a mini ice age?? this Winter is never-ending!!!

digging through the archives to find some reminders that summer will come again.

summer days are behind us now, thank goodness for the archives!!

These gigantic flowers are so wonderful! They are hardy enough to overwinter in my garden and treat me to an exotic profusion of dinner plate sized beauties every August. This year they lasted a little longer than usual.

I am a huge fan of these pretty little wonders. I love how they bloom in multiple colours. and how each little flower starts out looking like a tiny little pillow.