"Just for one's health ... it is very necessary to work in the garden and to see the flowers growing." Vincent Van Gogh PURPLE CONEFLOWER ( Echinacea purpurea ) 'NOT YOUR ORDINARY' BLUEBERRY MUFFINS ~ On the lighter side, these are always a family favorite from ... PICNIC! Recipes and Menus for Outdoor Enjoyment 1 2/3 cups flour 1/3 cup wheat germ 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 t sp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 cups MICHIGAN blueberries (preferably small wild ones) 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter Preheat oven to 400-degrees. In large bowl, combine flower, wheat germ, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add blueberries and stir to coat. Add buttermilk and butter. Stir until just mixed. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans. Bake 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 2 minutes. "The purple coneflower isn't really purple at all. The large, eye-catching flowers are bright rose-pink. Each flower has a bristly iridescent orange cent...
~ Potted friends greet guests at front door
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Marnie
Beautiful images Joey - and such an apt quote too
K
Pets/wildlife are dear friends, Marnie, and you have a gift for capturing the essence of their beauty.
Delighted to hear from you, dear Kim. Yes, indeed we had a delightful Easter as I hope you did. Looks like you're back in action ... a gift to all of us who missed you :)
Yes indeed it is 'Viola Etain', Gail. A must each year that I enjoy viewing ... close. And yes, I MUST have that rose :)
How sweet, Racquel! It was pouring rain for 2 days straight ... my containers were close :)
Thanks Dee ... if today's sunshine continues, I might catch up with you!
Thank you for visiting, Philip. You have a kind soul.
How kind, Rose. My 'post-lady' dropping mail through the door slot is my biggest fan!
Thank you, Philip ... your garden post was stunning!
Thanks Karen ... your stunning slide show put my humble post to shame!
So kind of you to say, dear Beckie. Now that the rain has stopped, anxious to hit the garden with my camera ... lots of good stuff goin' on :)
Happy GBBD!
Meems @ Hoe and Shovel
Lovely and colourful collages Joey.
xoxo Tyra
Hugs dear Tyra ... we made it!
Georgia had a way with flowers (and hopefully friends), dear jodi. Happy 'no snow' Bloom Day!
Such delicate petals with their soft, ethereal colors,
breathtaking...theme music, optional.
Pansies are me, dear Marysol ... you've heard many of my stories and my special love for pansies is another :)