Tuesday, August 16, 2011

8/17 Outdoor Wednesday # 136

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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.

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Butterfly bushes are blooming right now.  Butterflies aren’t just attracted to them. They are like magnets! The bushes grow very well here.

Nanho blue….

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White…

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Black Night….

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Pink Delight…

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45 comments:

  1. Kathy WalkerAugust 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What wonderful colors and so profuse!

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  2. SarahAugust 16, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    These are gorgeous. Makes me want to add some of these to our garden. Thanks for hosting each week.

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love butterflies, so I really enjoyed your post this week, Susan!

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  4. Pamela GordonAugust 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wow, those are gorgeous bushes! I don't have one of them and haven't seen a butterfly since June! I wonder where they are?

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  5. MichelleAugust 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    We love love the butterfly pictures,my daughter was very happy to see this post :)

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  6. IndieAugust 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Wow, your butterfly bushes are beautiful! I just planted some Nanho blue ones this year - I hope they end up looking as good as yours!

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  7. bjAugust 16, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    O, I love these. Would love to have some if we ever get over this drought and HOT.
    Thanks for being so loyal each and every week, hosting this meme.
    xo bj

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  8. DhemzAugust 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    wonderful shots!

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  9. JimAugust 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Fantastic colours.

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  10. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageAugust 16, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Wow! The butterfly bushes are gorgeous!

    Thanks for hosting, Susan.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  11. AndreaAugust 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    The bush in the first photo and the other pink are amazing, how i wish we also have butterfly bush here in the tropics. Our substitute delicacies for butterflies are not as prolific in flowering. thanks for hosting.

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  12. Claudia FabianaAugust 16, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Butterflies make me so happy! Gorgeous flowers...ciao

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  13. AnnAugust 16, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Your butterfly bushes are gorgeous. Great photos.

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  14. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)August 16, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I haven't had a butterfly bush in years, these are gorgeous.. hugs ~lynne~

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  15. Grandma Barb's This and ThatAugust 16, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    The color of you flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for hosting Outdoor Wednesday every week.
    Barb

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  16. Daliana PacuraruAugust 17, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Great images!
    Thank you for hosting!
    My best regards from Romania!

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  17. Fifi FlowersAugust 17, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    LOVE the butterflies!

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  18. Barbara JeanAugust 17, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Thanks for hosting Susan, beautiful flowers!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 17, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Love those blooms! Butterfly bushes seem to get real woody in UT. They have to be cut back drastically. Still seem to get woody after a while. I found a miniature one (new variety). Planted one to see how it does. Yours are gorgeous!

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  20. Savannah GrannyAugust 17, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Your butterfly bushes are awesome. They are blooming profusely. Mine are struggling with the heat and drought. Thanks for sharing the beauty and hosting.
    BTW, are you aware that the third row of entries/links are not visible. Unfortunately we will probably not get to share our posts.
    Would you take a look at that.
    Hugs, Ginger

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  21. LeoviAugust 17, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Nice pictures, flowers and butterflies, a sweet combination.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful pictures Susan! Thank you for hosting!

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  23. Danielle@SixTastesChefAugust 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love your pictures! The purples are vibrant! Thanks for hosting this.

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  24. Kristen {a little ditty}August 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Wow, those are so pretty! Thanks for hosting the party! For some reason the far right column of blog links is getting cut off, I posted my link, but most of it is cut off in the third column.

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  25. TraciAugust 17, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I love the purple bush! So pretty & the butterflies show up so good against the purple.

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  26. Kristin AquariannAugust 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous captures of the butterflies!!

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  27. Rosie@travel-i-talesAugust 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    A beautiful garden where I would love to spend Outdoor Wednesday exploring.
    Rosie

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  28. GretchenAugust 17, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I'd love to have a butterfly bush. So pretty!! Wonderful captures!

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  29. LindyLouMacAugust 17, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Fabulous butterflies and buddleia photos.

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  30. DianeAugust 17, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful display of color! Awesome shots of the butterflies. Diane

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  31. MildredAugust 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Wow! Wonderful buddleia and butterflies!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ¤ Happy day ¤

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  32. Mom&Daughter_Crafters_ExtraordinaireAugust 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Love the butterfly bushes and the butterflies, beautiful.
    René

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  33. Maude LynnAugust 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Pretty!

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  34. Barbara RosenzweigAugust 17, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    These are just wonderful!love how you captured that monarch!

    I'm posting a how to paint a Devil's Trumpet. That's such a great flower!

    Have a great week.

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  35. A Hint of HomeAugust 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Your flowers and photos are fabulous!

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  36. EdenAugust 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Those are gorgeous blooms. Beautiful photos.

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  37. Light and VoicesAugust 18, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Butterflies are amazing to be able to fly from the North all the way to Mexico and then they rest. How can those tiny wings make it, I don't know. I admire your patience to capture those lovely images you posted of butterflies this week. Amazing job!
    Joyce M

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  38. summerland cottageAugust 18, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Just Beautiful Susan !
    Thank you for hosting

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  39. Laura~Pretty PixAugust 18, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Just found you. Lovely blog!
    I've just linked up with you!

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  40. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Hi Susan! Visiting some old friends I haven't had time to visit in a while. Love the gorgeous butterfly bushes...beautiful!

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  41. JudiAugust 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Your bushes are beautiful and how beautiful they must be with the butterflies on them. Lovely. We have just planted this summer some of the white bushes you have. We call them goosenecks. Hopefully next year we'll have more butterflies too.
    Enjoy your garden.
    Judi

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  42. niartistAugust 18, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Gorgeous photos Susan! It's always great to see your photos of the garden. I had a butterfly bush - but ended up gifting it to a friend. It looks great in her yard! Right about now though I'm missing it, thanks to your post! I started a new feature on my blog called: "A Picture is Worth..." it's a call back to posting pics of CDLV, I really hope you'll stop by and check it out! :) xo,A

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  43. Sara ChapmanAugust 20, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    I was away so I'm posting late. Love those butterflies!

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  44. CassyAugust 21, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Those butterflies added beauty to those colorful flowers.

    Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons

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  45. KarenAugust 23, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Beautiful butterfly bushes & butterflies. I love them both - tried to link up today but was not successful. :( Mr. Linky must be down. :(

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