Thursday, July 4, 2013

A Sea Of Daisies

Last summer was a record-breaking hot year for my beautiful city, and matters were made worse with a severe lack of rainfall. My plants struggled to stay alive. Most of them made it. Some didn’t. The production of flowers was horribly minimal. And they didn’t stick around for long once they appeared. It was a terrible gardening season.

2013 is a cooler, wetter year. And my plants are happy as clams. There is an explosion of growth, and flowers are popping up everywhere. It is a botanical heaven.

I have taken dozens of photos, some of which I’d like to share over the next few weeks. But today, I’d like to focus on one of the most beautiful flowers in the garden.

The daisy.


Daisies brighten up the garden and make me smile.


So simple and yet so elegant.


What a difference a year makes...

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24 comments:

  1. LoisJuly 4, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    My garden is so much happier as well, and so am I! Last summer was brutal. Lovely photos! L

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      I'd rather have a little extra rain and a little less sun than the brutally hot and dry summer of last year!

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  2. NancyJuly 4, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    We had much of the same weather this year and the blooms are amazing! Such pretty daisies Martha!

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksJuly 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I agree, daisies are great -- they're such a CHEERY flower!

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  4. turquoisemoonJuly 4, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I love daisies and don't have a single one in my garden...shame!!!

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  5. Denise at Autumn SkyJuly 4, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I always remember that in "You've Got Mail" she said daisies are such a friendly flower. I think it's so true.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 4, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous, Martha! My plants, both ornamental and vegetable, are loving all the rain here, too. Thank you Jet Stream!

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 5, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      I know my plants are breathing a sigh of relief this year. Last year was very hard on them.

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  7. Crafty GardenerJuly 4, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    my favourite flower ... great photos

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  8. LaeliJuly 4, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    They look great all bunched up like that.

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 5, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      There is a sea of them blooming! It is such a beautiful sight.

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  9. They Come AlongJuly 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    They are so pretty. Sure made me smile.

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  10. AdamJuly 4, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    beautiful daises

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  11. greenthumbJuly 5, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    So very pretty.

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  12. Kay G.July 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    When my sister was very little, she had a t-shirt that had a flower bending over to kiss a sweet little girl and it said, "Have A Nice Daisy".
    Your post reminded me of it!
    Your daisies are wonderful!!

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 8, 2013 at 6:32 AM

      That sounds adorable, Kay. And the daisy is certainly the perfect flower for that!

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