Tuesday, February 23, 2010

2/24 Outdoor Wednesday # 59

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It’s time for “Outdoor Wednesday”. Learn more about “Outdoor Wednesday” HERE

1. POST your outdoor photos and the Outdoor Wednesday logo/button on your blog and link back to  http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ so that others will be able to find all the links to other Outdoor Wednesday posts.

Reminder: Do NOT link in until after your post is up.

2. Add your Name and the Permalink to your post (NOT your general blog address) in “Mr. Linky”. For help with permalink see HERE. 

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Looking at all the plant catalogs lately…makes me wish Spring would hurry up! What zone are you in?

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Spring flowering bulbs are flower bulbs and plant bulbs that are planted in the spring and that bloom in the fall. Here are some of my favorites (good for zones 3-9):

Anemone 'Lord Lieutenant'

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Chinese Astilbe 'Visions in Pink'  (I have a bunch of these)

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Begonia novelty 'on top pink halo'

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Butterfly bush

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Day Lily 'Lacy Doily'

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Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' (I think I have 3-4 of these)

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Don’t forget to visit other Outdoor Wednesday participants by clicking on their links. Check back later to make certain you visit all the Outdoor Wednesday participants.

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S PARTICIPANTS:

 

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55 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Thanks for the flower inspiration Susan! I am ready for Spring!!~

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  2. vignette designFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    Thanks for hosting another Outdoor Wednesday Susan. One of my favorites! Enjoyed you flower photos. We're all getting Spring Fever I'm afraid!

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  3. KathleenFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Susan, you are killing me with those beautiful flowers! I am zone 6, NY..a long way to planting time here..snow covered, snow coming!!

    I hope you are well..wondering...
    Thank you for hosting!

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  4. January ZeleneFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Thank you for this wonderful meme. The flowers you posted today are pretty.

    Have a Nice Day!

    Macajalar Bay

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  5. RenéFebruary 23, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for hosting once again.

    The flower pictures are lovely and help to get my mind off of the chance of more winter weather tomorrow. Ugh.

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  6. SavoringTime in the KitchenFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    I'm in Zone 5 and I might see some early spring-flowering flowers by the end of March or early April at the earliest. I have Sarah Bernhardt too and love peonies which bloom in June here. I can't wait!

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  7. Lori EFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    I believe spring is coming. At least in blog land.

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  8. Peridots Garden BlogFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Every photo is stunning!

    I can't wait until the weather warms up and I can get busy in my flower gardens!

    Thank you for sharing!

    Sandy

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  9. IcyBCFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    So many flowers to see..I just wish spring is here already!

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Those colors are so vibrant and gorgeous. I may have to plant some of those.

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  11. Gypsy aka TamFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Susan,
    it's been a while since I played along with Outdoor Wednesday. I love all of your flower inspiration, I have about half of them and will certainly add the other half to my garden wishlist.
    Thank you for hosting and have a great day,
    Tam

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  12. LVFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    You brightened up my day with these gorgeous flowers. They all are so pretty. Wish I had a yard full with the hot sun shining down.

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  13. The MuseFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    i have seeds...and i peer out the door each day/waiting...anticipating!

    how lovely your visions! (still trying to get my OW post ready...when i do ill use mr linky :)

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  14. Tink *~*~*February 23, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    The blue anemones are my favorite on this post. Happy Wednesday!

    Tink *~*~*

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  15. g.suzieFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    Your images are really beautiful, I still look out the window and see a white blanket of snow. . .but it is fun to dream about green grass and flowers anyway!

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  16. Pam - @diy Design FanaticFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Love all the flowers. I am anxious for Spring, too.
    It's my first time to link up for Outdoor Wednesday. Thanks for hosting.

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  17. EbieFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Thank you Susan for hosting this meme. I love the flowers you have shown us especially the peony.

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  18. {oc cottage}February 23, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    That butterfly bush is so cool!


    m ^..^

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  19. Remodeling GuyFebruary 23, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Hi! I meant to get into your Outdoor Wednesday sooner but forgot, so when I happened on it tonight, I wanted to get involved! I didn't have anything on my blog, but I just wrote a Hubpages post about outdoor showers, so I linked to that!

    I'll be back with a blog post next week!

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  20. Sherri@lavenderfieldsFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    I love both the Astilbe and peonies! Can't wait to start planting! Hope you have a Great Outdoor Wednesday and a wonderful week! Thanks for hosting this day! Sherri : )

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  21. LindyFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Beautiful flowers - yes, I am ready to see some of these in my own garden! =)

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  22. Fifi FlowersFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    Spring is a DELIGHTFUL time of year... my favourite!

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  23. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    I am ready to start my planting too!

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  24. sherri@lavenderfieldsFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Hi Susan
    I am so sorry I think I have linked up about three times. My computer kept on not allowing me to link up and now I see it's gone through a few times. If you can delete a couple from your end I would appreciate it! Again my apologies : )

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  25. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Gorgeous flowers Susan! I am so ready for Spring ...it has been a very long winter!
    ♥ Pat

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  26. CraftyMammieFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    beautiful flowers. brightens up a gloomy day. i love the pretty begonias.

    xoxo
    Bette

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  27. Alea MilhamFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    We received 18 inches of snow last weekend. I needed to see those lovely flowers to renew my faith that spring will come!

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  28. Barbara JeanFebruary 24, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    Thanks for hosting Susan.
    Beautiful pics

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  29. CoffeedoffFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Oh your flower pictures are lovely, cant wait to see the flowers blooming again!

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  30. RubyFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    this seems to be another great meme....wish to join soon!

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  31. Blessing ReflectionsFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Gorgeous flowers!

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  32. Self SagacityFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Those flowers are gorgeous! Beautiful shades and just so fresh looking. Thanks for hosting this Meme!

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  33. JeanneFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Good morning Susan, Lovely flowers to share this morning. I am in between zones 6 & 7. I too am so looking forward to spring. I want to get in the garden and plant flowers and prune and trim and, and, and. Smile. Gardening is a big job and I am happiest when I am outside digging in the dirt and making things beautiful. I think I will join our Garden Club this year. My father loved gardening and my lovely memory is of him standing in the yard each evening, giving his beloved plants a drink.

    Have a blessed day.
    Jeanne

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    It's still winter here in Canada! I live in USDA Zone 4 so I still have lots of time to look through plant and seed catalogues!

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  35. ~✽Mumsy✽~February 24, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    I enjoy seeing all of your flowers! Thanks for hosting this theme!

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  36. happily retired galFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    What BEAUTIFUL flowers you've shared today! Thank you ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  37. Ms. Bake-itFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Love all the flowers! I am in zone 9 and cannot wait for spring so I can redo my yard and garden.

    Thank you for hosting another Outdoor Wednesday!

    ~ Tracy

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  38. Elizabeth-Plain and SimpleFebruary 24, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    I live in zone 7. Thanks for hosting this event each week.

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

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  39. CindyFebruary 24, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Susan, let me thank you again for hosting this lovely party. I love joining in. I love your photos of flowers, a very welcome sight to me, today. Hugs, Cindy

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  40. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    You're not helping my already bad case of spring fever!!

    Judy@cutest-little-things

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  41. AnnFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    We live in zone 5, so planting won't be for awhile. My favorite flower in the world is the peony. They dot the landscape where my grandparents are buried. I have a lot of day lilies and I love the pink astible.
    Happy Outdoor Wednesday

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  42. Maude LynnFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    I'm in Zone 7 and counting the days until spring!

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  43. annies homeFebruary 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    beautiful flowers I love the blue the best

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  44. MarshaFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I love your favorites! I have not tried growing the anemomes but after seeing LL I think I just might have to :)

    Thank you for being a wonderful hostess!

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  45. Diann @ The thrifty GrooveFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Susan!

    Those photos of flowers are just stunning! i really am getting spring Fever in a major way!!

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  46. eileeninmdFebruary 24, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Susan! I enjoyed your beautiful flowers.

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  47. marinaFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    beautiful blue anemones, love the pink astilbe.

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  48. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 25, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    has the snow gone? Lovely to see all the lovely flowers. I ahve done quite well digging my garden, and my son has put in some 20 seed potatoes.

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  49. kayellenFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Hi sweet Susan:)
    Decided to join in the fun today~~~Happy almost spring:) Right?!
    I can't wait!

    Have a blessed week,
    Kay Ellen

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  50. Diers EveMarch 1, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Hi, dear:

    It's been a long time. How are you? Those pictures are gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing.

    As you may know, Chile has suffered the most terrible earthquake in 50 years. If you want to help, you can find some useful links at my blog http://ablogbykittyvalerie.blogspot.com/

    Hugs from Chile,
    Val

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  51. JoyceMarch 2, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Ahhh... your post reminds me spring is surely around the corner. xo

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  52. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 2, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Hi Susan

    I don't know what happened but Mr. Linky had saved a rabbit ragu post I did for Foodie Friday and put that link here --please deleted #37 as I corrected that with #38 ..so sorry for the inconvenience!

    I love all the flowers you have already! We are just getting past a big snowstorm! I can't wait for Spring!
    ♥ Pat

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  53. pachez77March 3, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Those are great flower shots! I can't even plant anything yet. NW FL still having freezing weather!

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  54. santamakerMarch 5, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Susan, I enjoyed your beautiful flowers! Thanks for having Outdoor Wed.

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  55. www.quackandquill.comMarch 17, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    What beautiful flowers! Thanks for sharing them!

    bv

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