Flower Friday - Colourful Blooms

Why not end your work week with some lovely blooms.  For anyone in Southwestern Ontario, the UWO biology department runs these greenhouses.  They're open to the public during normal working hours, so feel free to drop by.  I'd recommend emailing/calling ahead to get a visitor pass because parking can be a bit of a pain.

African Violet

Ambutilon

Begonia

Dietes

Kalanchoe

Flower Friday - Orchids

Now I'm not sure if it's just because Phalaenopsis are so common, but I tend to prefer just about every other genus of orchid.  My favourite at the moment seems to be Paphiopedilum.  They are said to be a much more primitive orchid as referenced by the flower anatomy and colouration.  I think my interest stems from the variation of colours, textures and patters in a single flower.  I believe the first flowers below are Cymbidium, and the second photos are of one of my favourite Paphs.

Flower Friday - Pink

Lovely pink blooms to brighten your Friday.  The delicate petals of the begonia are my favourite.  How about you?

Mandevilla

Azalea

 Begonia

 Camellia

New Job!

I'm happy to say that I'm finally on my way to beginning my career!  I'll be moving to Calgary mid-March to begin work as an engineer in training.  Now I have no idea what the means for my blog.  I'm thinking I'll bring and start seeds regardless but expect to be very busy.  I'll probably do a lot of exploring so stay tune for some fun posts over the next few months!

Endless Hibiscus and Brugmansia Blooms

You need to check out these two websites.  There are about 150 photos of Brugmansia including many detailing the petals.  The Hibiscus one has over a thousand photos of various cultivars.  I sat there and scrolled through every one.

Brugmansia: http://www.arghyagardens.com/index.php/brugmansia/

Hibiscus: http://www.flickriver.com/groups/814780@N21/pool/interesting/