Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Flowers for my Bday...

The garden fairies sent me some beautiful blooms for my birthday and I wanted to share them with yall...

The first bloom on the Climbing Pinata

A closer look...I love the vibrant colors...I hope we get more blooms from it this yr..

Butterfly Bushes are working up to quite a display...this is just the first stem of flowers to open...

Look at all those lovely tiny flowers...

Most of the stems however look like this for now...

The Mum's are starting come to life for the spring...

I scattered a mixed box of seed back in Feb, here is one of the darling little flowers that have started to open...

Yesterday morning a Blue Jay was frequenting the suitcase collecting dirt samples for back at the nest...I managed to snap this photo before one of our cats scared him away...I love it so much if you look, it is my new banner photo :)

Blessings Kelsie

Joining the following parties this week:
Wow Us Wednesday @ http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/
Cottage Flora Thursday’s @ http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com
Farm Friendly Friday @ http://www.verdefarm.com/
Flaunt Your Flowers / Fertilizer Friday @ http://www.tootsietime.com/
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30 comments:

  1. KarenApril 20, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Birthday, Kelsie! Love the new header, blue jays are so very nervous and I've never been able to capture pictures of them before they fly away. Love the Pinata rose, the colors are so pretty. Will the mums bloom for you in the fall, too?

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  2. DELiciousDesignzApril 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Lovely photos Kelsie - and the old suitcase garden is so cool - just my style. Enjoy your birthday and your flowers

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  3. Becca's DirtApril 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Well I love your new header. Very spring like. And good catch with the camera. I love butterfly bush and thats a pretty color too. Beautiful rose. Happy Birthday! Hope it is a fabulous birthday and take some 'me' time.

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  4. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdApril 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Kelsie, you obviously are a great gardener because your flowers are so pretty. Happy Birthday!

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  5. stefanieApril 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    happy birthday!!!
    I am in LoVe with that suitcase with the flowers!!!!

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  6. KarenApril 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hi Kelsie, oh that's so neat you get two seasons of bloom from your mums! What a treat. The snow is melting here, but not fast enough.

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  7. On Crooked CreekApril 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Kelsie,
    May your birthday be filled with special moments from it's beginning 'til it's end! Happy Birthday, dear blogging friend!
    YES! i noticed your new header photo! I am so enjoying your new "trunk~of~treasures"! Thanks for the sweet post and beautiful garden photos!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  8. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 20, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!!! What a great way to celebrate...with a garden filled with beautiful flowers.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. nanniepannieApril 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Your photos are great, the colors so vibrant. Love the chest in the garden.

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  10. DonnaApril 20, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Wow--what beautiful flowers and I love the blue jay! How sweet to grow flower sin a suitcase!

    I dropped by from cottage Flora Thursday.

    Donna @ Comin' Home

    PS. Adore your ducks!

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  11. Gypsea NurseApril 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Ok Kelsie~ I am moving to Florida by the end of the summer..and i am going to find you..and you are going to help me plant!!!
    Gorgeous!! I love each and everyone!
    Smiles~
    Cat

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  12. ChristieApril 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    How precious that you used an old suitcase as a planter that's a great idea and sooo charming too...Mr. Bluejay's lovin' it too...I see! Beautiful flowers...thanks for sharing :)

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  13. MarieApril 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Omigosh girl! I looove that suitcase you used as a planter! Such a fabulous idea. Happy Thursday and Easter week!
    -Marie

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  14. DarlaApril 21, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Happy Birthday! Love your header photo...I would have to pinch those mum buds off. I have already sheared mine back twice in hopes of a bigger fall show. Love all of your birthday blooms.

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  15. DarlaApril 21, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Alot of times if you cut the mums back after they flower they will bloom again. It's just trial and error I'm afraid. You can google garden mums and see what 'they' say.

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  16. moApril 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Kelsie,

    Your flowers are just perfect! Just in time for Easter.

    I might try to plant my lily plant, but in the desert, it may be better in the pot inside the cool house. *wink*

    *hugs*

    mo

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  17. KellyApril 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Hello! I found you through Wow Us Wednesdays. Your photos are STUNNING! I love to garden, so looking at these photos was great fun for me! You certainly have a green thumb.

    I'm following you now. :)

    Come visit!


    Kelly

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  18. OliveApril 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I love the butterfly bush and the suitcase is darling.

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  19. TexWisGirlApril 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    love the suitcase shot with the blue jay! so beautiful and different! came over from farm friend friday to say hello!

    god bless!

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  20. PatriceApril 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I'm visiting from Verde Farm's Farm Friend Friday. I just followed you. I hope you'll stop by my blog when you get a chance and say hello.
    Have a blessed Easter.
    Patrice
    www.everydayruralty.com

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  21. Debbie @ Swampbilly RanchApril 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful flowers for your birthday. I love the blue jay photo!

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  22. LynnApril 22, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    All of your flowers are beautiful and I'm lovin' your new head pic:@)

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  23. Savories of lifeApril 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Happy birthday even if I am a litte late. I found your blog from soem one else that follows you. Your pictures are a delight. I hope you teach hyour children at home. Right now I teach my sibligns sicne I graduated. I can not believe the baby, will be five this summer . hOW TIMES FLYS. You can read my blog- I would really like that as i LIKE YOUR BLOG.

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  24. Fishtail CottageApril 22, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Kelsie! Love those roses....thanks for linking up! Wanted to let you know your name was drawn for the Easter Tag giveaway - Sarah never contacted me with her information? So if you can email me your information we will get your tags sent out right away!!! xoxo, tracie
    ps - congratulations!!!

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  25. Larkrise garden girlApril 22, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Happy birthday, I love your flowers! Cheri

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  26. JaneApril 22, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Happy birthday,hope you have a good one! The flowers are just beautiful,My clematis is blooming,they are so pretty,I love flowers too. I am following your blog, you are welcome to follow mine as well. Blessings jane

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  27. A Baker's Dozen Barnhouse NewsApril 22, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Hi,

    I'm a first time visitor, and I really love the beautiful pictures of your flowers. You also have a lovely blog. Blessings!

    Sherry

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  28. LaurenApril 22, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I LOVE the idea of a suit case in the garden. Objects re-purposed can be given a second life. Lovely!

    Great picture with the Blue Jay.

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  29. TeresaApril 22, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    What beautiful pictures! The flowers are the perfect birthday gift. Hope your birthday was wonderful!

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  30. JoyceAnnApril 23, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday ! Your flowers are beautiful and I absolutely love the old trunk in the garden.

    ~ Farm Friend Blessings ~

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