Week of Flowers 2021 – Day Four

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Eliza Waters

DigitalisI’m joining Cathy at Words and Herbs blog for her second annual Week of Flowers, where we share daily posts of flowers and gardens to give a dose of cheer to those in northern climes, where the short days this time of year are often dark and dreary. It does my heart good to look back to the green and flowery profusion of the summer months. Open to all, feel free to join in by clicking the link above, or simply to see links to what others are sharing.

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56 Responses to Week of Flowers 2021 – Day Four

  2. Audrey Driscoll says:
    December 4, 2021 at 12:04 am

    Great photo! It feels like foxglove time was long ago.

    • Eliza Waters says:
      December 4, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Thank you, Audrey. Yes, it does, but sure is nice to revisit, esp. on these cold, short days. Has it snowed where you are yet?

      • Audrey Driscoll says:
        December 4, 2021 at 6:14 pm

        Not quite, although we were recently warned of a chance of snow at higher elevations. I’m just glad the so-called “atmospheric rivers” (tropical-fueled heavy rain) have ended for now. Here on Vancouver Island it hasn’t been too bad, but the Fraser Valley and some other places in British Columbia have been devastated by floods.
        And yes, it’s great to revisit gardens through photos in the off season.

  4. Anne says:
    December 4, 2021 at 12:33 am

    What an outstanding photograph of a foxglove! I have only once managed to grow some from seed.

    • Eliza Waters says:
      December 4, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      Thank you, Anne. Bumblebees love foxglove nectar and will climb up into the blossoms to get at it. I’m surprised this shot doesn’t have a bumble butt in it! 😉

  5. Cathy says:
    December 4, 2021 at 2:55 am

    Great close-up Eliza. I scattered some seed from wild foxgloves this year but am not sure they will like my sunny garden…. we will see. 😃 Have a lovely Saturday.

  6. Cathy says:
    December 4, 2021 at 3:18 am

    Oh, it does my heart good as well! Lovely foxglove. I have trouble with them here, because of the clay, but am hopeful that a small patch I planted out in the spring will self-seed.

  8. Alice says:
    December 4, 2021 at 6:19 am

    A lovely flower with an inside view. We have many plants on the edge of the yard/woods…need to blow the leaves off of them.

  9. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
    December 4, 2021 at 6:34 am

    I have that one, and it’s a beauty.

  10. jillslawit says:
    December 4, 2021 at 6:55 am

    Ah, memories of my summer garden.

  11. Dale says:
    December 4, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Foxgloves are ones that I don’t see too often. So pretty!

    • Eliza Waters says:
      December 4, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you, Dale. As they are biennials, they are short-lived, so must be left to self-sow for continuous years of bloom. There are some that are hardy to zone 3, so it is possible to grow them in your area.

  12. bayphotosbydonna says:
    December 4, 2021 at 8:31 am

    Beautiful and refreshing for my cloudy morning!

  14. theshrubqueen says:
    December 4, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    So nice to see an old favorite, lovely.

  15. Kris P says:
    December 4, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Foxgloves are always welcome! I actually have one hybrid variety, ‘Pink Panther’, with 2 small blooms right now – it doesn’t seem to be a vigorous plant but you’ve got to respect any plant that flowers in December (even here).

  16. cindy knoke says:
    December 4, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    Beauteous foxglove.

  17. gaiainaction says:
    December 4, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Very beautiful Eliza, and food for the soul. Thank you.

  18. Murtagh's Meadow says:
    December 4, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    Beautiful foxglove

  20. greentapestry says:
    December 4, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    That’s a beauty Eliza and hopefully fingers crossed it well generously self seed for you next summer 😄

  21. A Curious Introvert says:
    December 4, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    Between looking at the beautiful week of flowers and seeing two boats out on the lake today, I’m going to be very confused when it snows again.🙂

  22. tippysmom2 says:
    December 4, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Beautiful! Love the details of close ups of flowers. Each blossom is unique, if you look close enough.

  23. Laurie Graves says:
    December 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm

    One of my favorites!

  24. Barbara Rodgers says:
    December 5, 2021 at 8:17 am

    Love the close-ups of the spots. Pretty foxgloves!

  25. Kathy Sturr says:
    December 8, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Just beautiful Eliza, all these flowers. I have always loved Foxglove. I actually have some seedlings started for here in Florida – yes, I can grow Foxglove in Florida provided I have a particular variety. I hope they bloom to fruition. Enjoying this series as always enjoy your wonderful eye.

    • Eliza Waters says:
      December 8, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you, Kathy, glad you enjoyed the series. It is a welcome meme this time of year as we head into winter. Hope you are enjoying the lead up to Christmas. I’m enjoying decorating and baking holiday treats I seldom enjoy the rest of the year. 😉

  26. naturebackin says:
    December 18, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Definitely a flower for fairytales! Lovely photo too!

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