"April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go."

~Christopher Morley, John MistletoeI'm dedicating this entry to my blogging friend Sylvia. When she talks about flowers that she loves, it seems that hydrangeas rank the highest. Please check out her blog,"Sylvia Cook Photography" for some of the most gorgeous floral images you will ever see. If you click the title, you will taken directly to her blog, or you can cut and paste this blog

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.Here's a little music to accompany this poinsettia. It's Elvis, who I think is the rockin King of Christmas music!Merry' Christmas Baby ~ Elviswww.youtube.com/watch?v=gtjY3X-8JVE

Orchids

Orchids , originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.I do believe Roger's Garden has the best orchid displays I have ever seen. It's a gardener / photographers paradise there. Click the title, and the link will take you to their website. When I saw the distant orange wall behind these orchids, I couldn't believe my eyes. I knew that wall would be the perfect backdrop for these amazing flowers.

Purple Orchids

Purple Orchid, originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.I finally made my way to Roger's Garden, in Corona Del Mar, California. The flowers, plants and displays were even more breath-taking than my gardening friends had described. Imagine one entire room filled with purple orchids!!!I'll be making numerous posts here with my finds. Here's the website, if your want directions, hours, and more

Pierre de Ronsard Rose

The first time I saw the Pierre de Ronsard climbing rose, it instantly became my favorite rose of all time. It's a stunning rose, that's beautiful to photograph, and see in your garden. Pierre de Ronsard Rose, originally uploaded by Abby Lanes.Stephanie, a friend and fellow gardener, had this growing up and over her pergola, in her cozy cottage garden. A real beauty, this old-fashioned looking