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07/02/2009

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BLOOMS OF TENERIFE

Above, a beautiful Hibiscus flower.

The African Tulip Tree with its flame-red flowers.

11 comments:

Christy said...: Hibiscus just scream Summer!! :); 8 February 2009 at 00:28
Sal said...: Amazing beauty! ;-); 8 February 2009 at 07:23
Anonymous said...: Now that has just brightened our wintry days up! How beautiful they are!Hibiscus is just gorgeous!; 8 February 2009 at 18:53
Suzanne said...: Oh I love the red Hibiscus. The red flame tulips are divine as well, though I am not sure I have seen a tulip tree.; 9 February 2009 at 01:19
life in red shoes said...: It gives me hope for summer, thank you.; 10 February 2009 at 04:43
Poppy said...: I love Hibiscus!

roll on spring and summer!

love Lou xxx; 10 February 2009 at 18:06
Lori at Jarvis House said...: What zone is your garden in? I love the photos. Lori; 10 February 2009 at 22:48
sheila said...: Nice to see you back! I missed you.; 11 February 2009 at 06:38
Corner Gardener Sue said...: I've never seen tulip tree pics. Those are beautiful!; 11 February 2009 at 20:06
Suburbia said...: What beautiful blooms :) The tulip tree looks amazing.; 14 February 2009 at 11:09
Lynn said...: Great pictures as usual! The color makes me long for spring even more.

You'll have to dry some of your hibiscus flower petals and make a cup of tea!

I use them with rose hips and sometimes lemon balm.

The color is beautiful as tea too! I'm eally itching for spring to get here.; 14 February 2009 at 16:05

SPARROWHAWK ...

I've seen many a sparrowhawk playing at being remarkably agile in my garden over the years, but not until today had I had the opportunity to view one at such close range. Such a fascinating bird, it had decided to perch on my back fence for at least five minutes, spending the time carefully observing its surroundings. Suddenly it took me by surprise by flying off at a sharp angle low into a lilac tree. I could hear the other birds being taken by surprise too, and whether it got its catch I do not know? That was the last I saw of it.