Although I am against the vast commercialisation of Valentine’s Day, Imust admit I still enjoy receiving a lovely card from that special someone (hint, hint). Let’s celebrate hearts and flowers in my garden.
Adjacent to the footpath (sidewalk for USA readers , pavement for UK), is an english box that I have shaped into a heart.

Walk up the path to the front door, and you will see more hearts decorating the metre box.

If you head towards the garage door, a row of hearts sits above the door, cleverly disguising the metal lintel that jutted out and annoyed me, particularly because it was visible through the lounge room window.

Adorning this cute little white cast iron is a string of hearts.

In the front garden there are seaside daisies and a succulent with bees buzzing merrily throughout the little pink flowers.
The coriander flowers are delicately pretty. Unfortunately every coriander plant I have seems to bolt to seed before I get to use much of it. Maybe next time?

Even artificial flowers have their uses in dark corners of the patio.
Seaside daisies keep on keeping on, and are particularly nice in a cottage garden.

Lobelia in a pot makes a vibrant display.

Lovely lilies have come into bloom in the backyard. I am fascinatied how the leaves come up, die back and then finally the flowers make their spectacular appearance unencumbered by foliage.

I planted marigolds near the tomatoes, as they are supposed to make good companion plants. I think it’s supposed to keep certain insect pests away. If anyone feels so inclined, perhaps you could enlighten me in the comments section, because at this point I am too lazy to google it. This is also a way to see if my posts are read, as well as the pictures perused 😉

The larger rose bushes seem to have temporarily exhausted their supply of blooms, but the miniature roses are still going strong.

Poinsettias from Christmas have lasted well, as I have been vigilant about keeping the pots nice and moist. On those ridiculous 38 – 40 degree days (yes – Celsius), I have even brought them inside for some respite from the heat.

Whilst not your usual cut flower, these pumpkin flowers are bright and colourful in the garden.

And lastly, some salvia grown from seed. Somehow I had labelled it “capsicum” so was rather surprised when these appeared.
I thought I had hardly any flowers in the garden, but on second thoughts it’s as if my own garden is wishing me a Happy Valentine’s Day, ‘cos maybe my love is reciprocated!
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