#winterflowering

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Friday 5 May 2023

In late winter to early spring Lonicera elisae (Elisa's honeysuckle) produces pairs of fragrant flowers that are followed by red berries. The emerging spring foliage is dark purple, turning green in summer.

Jill Raggett

#lonicera #Elisa'shoneysuckle #winterhoneysuckle #plants #deciduous #shrub #horticulture #writtledesign #gardens #garden #deciduousshrub #winterflowering #whiteflowers #fragrant

[blessington-lakes-garden-centre]

Helleborus 'Frostkiss Anna's Red' This winter flowering Lenten Rose does best in partial shade. #winterflowering #evergreen #helleborus #deepburgundy https://www.instagram.com/p/CopFQyzs7R9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#winterflowering #evergreen #helleborus #deepburgundy

[jimbell]

Drove out to the new Maitland Hospital today, to see a friend and found Snowy River Wattle (I think) ( Acacia boormanii) flowering on the side of the road. Wattles do like disturbed country so they often show up on road edges or highway cuttings. Its native range is the Snowy River in the alpine country of south eastern Australia. But it’s popular to plant and so has been spread more widely. #SnowyRiverWattle #Wattle #AcaciaBoormanii #flower #abcmygarden #austraeliannative #ausnative #yellow #tree #winterflowering (at East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWjqJevEe6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#snowyriverwattle #wattle #acaciaboormanii #flower #abcmygarden #austraeliannative #ausnative #yellow #tree #winterflowering

[sugaryapplepie]

Chandrelle NEOW(please :3)

👩🏿‍🦱Chandrelle Haircare Headcanons👩🏿‍🦱:

Haircare for adventurers with POC hair is extremely difficult

It's not exactly easy to find an accommodating salon when you're travelling through the wilderness

As a result she normally has her natural hair out and packs plenty of products, bonnets, and combs

Said hair is up in a bun with a colorful scarf around her head to compliment whatever she's wearing

If adventuring doesn't take her too far from villages Chandrelle prefers box braids which she dies her signature alternating black-and-white

Her natural hair's black! Her eyebrows are just as dyed as her hair

While she doesn't prefer wigs, she has two that she absolutely adores and will bring out if she has a performance if she doesn't have her natural hair out instead

Her hair is in fact immune to saltwater fucking it up thanks to sea elf genes

If a trip is taking longer than intended and her box braids begin looking rough she will prefer to wear her bonnet everywhere

She has had to deal with people asking to touch her hair way too many times and has zero patience for it at this point

"I ran my fingers through her hair" Chandrelle will slap your hand away unless she has expressly consented to someone messing with her braids (nigh impossible event)

The doodle and OC Brexus Braxis within the doodle belongs to @puppy-the-mask!

#chandrelle #chandrelle headcanons #oc #oc headcanons #chandrelle haircare headcanons #chandrelle winterflower

[flowersinurbia]

Triple Trinity: Do You See Them? #amaryllis #flowersinurbia #flowers #winterflowers #redflowers #flora #floral #fleuris #fleuriste #fleur #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #flowerlovers https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpl98uqD0Qu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#amaryllis #flowersinurbia #flowers #winterflowers #redflowers #flora #floral #fleuris #fleuriste #fleur #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #flowerlovers

[exteriortexas]

Camelia, the “Queen of Winter Flowers”, blooms from late fall to mid-spring (depending on variety). . We suggest planting different varieties so you can have flowers from November through April/May. . #camelia #camelias #flowers #flower #winterflowers #winterflower #queenofwinter #houstonlandscaper #houston #houstontx #houstontexsd #htx #zone9 #landscaping #landscapedesign #exteriordesign #exteriortexas https://www.instagram.com/p/CncWfZbJqSQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#camelia #camelias #flowers #flower #winterflowers #winterflower #queenofwinter #houstonlandscaper #houston #houstontx #houstontexsd #htx #zone9 #landscaping #landscapedesign #exteriordesign #exteriortexas

[korohate]

ポインセチアの花はメキシコ原産で、元の名前は「Cuetlaxochitl」で、冬の終わりに定期的に枯れることから「枯れる花」という意味です。 クリスマスイブは、年末に咲く特別な赤い花で高く評価されているため、クリスマスの装飾の一部として使用されます.( sorry if I'm wrong with my writing) The poinsettia flower is of Mexican origin and its original name is "Cuetlaxochitl" and means "flower that withers" because at the end of winter it periodically withers. Christmas Eve is appreciated for its extraordinary red flowers, which are produced at the end of the year, which is why it is used as part of Christmas decorations. La flor de nochebuena es de origen mexicano y su nombre original es "Cuetlaxochitl" y significa "flor que se marchita" debido a que terminando invierno regularmente se marchita. La nochebuena es apreciada por sus extraordinarias flores de color rojo, las cuales se producen a finales de año, por lo que se utiliza como parte de los adornos navideños #nochebuena #flordenochebuena #flordepascua #flores #flowers #winterflowers #winter #mexico #mexican #learninglanguages #learningspanish #learningspanishisfun #japanese #english #englishhome #aprendeespañol #英語 #英語勉強 #日本 #日本語 #日本語勉強 #スぺイン語 #花 #花が好き (en Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6_VopvSTT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#nochebuena #flordenochebuena #flordepascua #flores #flowers #winterflowers #winter #mexico #mexican #learninglanguages #learningspanish #learningspanishisfun #japanese #english #englishhome #aprendeespañol #英語 #英語勉強 #日本 #日本語 #日本語勉強 #スぺイン語 #花 #花が好き

[namuwithhoneybee]

You made me bloom

Now I will send forth my

Blue aroma with my branches

I’ll show you that there’s another sky

I’ll call forth the autumn that

Was once like you

Winter Flower, Younha (feat. RM BTS)

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#winterflower #bts army #bts #kpop #bts rm #kim namjoon #brown theme #bangtan sonyeondan #younha #rm icons #pinterest #brown moodboard #brown aesthetic #milk coffee #milk tea #namjooning #namjoon layouts #namjoon aesthetic #bangtan boys #namjoon appreciation post #namjoon icons #rm bts #rm moodboard #bts layouts #bts jhope #bts jimin #bts jin #bts suga #bts v #bts jungkook

[stargazer-sims]

previously...

——

- fifty-three -

Fox has had the best Winterfest holiday of his entire life.

He’s sad that the holidays are over now, but he’s always a little sad in the weeks between Winterfest and his birthday, and he supposes it was to be expected this year too. He wishes Clancy could have stayed longer, so they could’ve celebrated their birthday together, but he understands that she needed to go home, to get back to work. This year will be the first in their lives that they haven’t been together on their birthday. To Fox, it feels strange.

Auntie Keiko and Uncle Kin have promised to help him celebrate his birthday in style. He’s looking forward to that, and of course Takahiro and all Fox’s new friends will no doubt contribute to the fun. Because his and Taka’s birthdays are so close together, they’ve decided to choose a day in between the two dates and have a party for both of them. Fox’s birthday is first, on the sixteenth of January, and Taka’s is on the twenty-ninth. They’re both turning twenty-six.

It’s not just the thought of a birthday party that Fox is excited about. During his last consultation with Dr. Sato at the hospital, she'd sent him for a new set of x-rays on his injured leg. According to her, his healing process is right on track, and his cast can come off in a couple of weeks. He'll still have to wear a light brace on his ankle for support for a few additional weeks, and he'll need some physical therapy, but he can live with that. If everything goes according to plan, he should be cast-free in time for his and Taka's birthday party, if not for his actual birthday itself.

Once he's free of the crutches and cast and brace, he'll be able to start learning to drive. Perhaps that's the thing he's anticipating most of all; learning how to do normal things like a normal adult and becoming more independent.

This was the topic of conversation he'd had with Clancy a couple of days after she arrived. She'd asked him what his plans were for the new year, and he told her enthusiastically about his driving lessons, and the class on traditional Japanese art that he'd signed up for, and all the adventures he and Taka would have when his leg was better and the weather improved.

"You know, I'm really proud of you," Clancy said. "You hardly seem like the same person who left home back in August."

"I don't think I am the same person," he said. "It's still me, obviously, but I feel like I'm evolving into a better version of me."

"That's a good thing. We should all be trying to evolve into better versions of ourselves. I think you're doing great."

"Thanks," he said. "I'm really liking the new version of me."

Clancy smiled at that. "Me too."

Fox returned the expression, but then he caught himself deflating a little. He said, "I wish everyone felt that way."

"And by 'everyone', I presume you mean Dad?"

"Yeah, and he only saw the beginning. What would he say if he could see me now?"

"He'd probably tell you to put on some pants."

"Shut up." Fox swatted playfully at her. "This is supposed to be a serious conversation, you know."

"I know. I'm sorry," she said. "I couldn't help myself. But yeah... Dad was pretty upset when he came home. I think he's still upset, actually."

"I figured," Fox said. "I haven't heard from him since he left, so I guess he's still not over it."

Clancy stared at him. "What? Are you saying Dad hasn't contacted you at all?"

"Not even once."

Like, not even to let you know he made it home?"

"Yeah, that's what I mean," Fox confirmed. "Mom was the one who let me know he got back safe. I've tried texting him a few times, but he didn't reply, and the one time I called him, it went straight to voicemail, so I didn't bother trying any more."

"Wow," was Clancy's response. "I knew he was mad, but I didn't realize he wasn't speaking to you. And this is all because you like a guy?"

Fox sighed. "It's not all because of Takahiro, but I'm sure that's part of the reason. I think he's mostly annoyed because I refused to come home and to do what he wanted me to do."

"If you want my opinion, it's past time you started living your own life," Clancy said. "You don't always have to do what Dad wants."

"I'm starting to see that."

"I'm glad. You deserve so much more than to be stuck at home with Mom and Dad all the time. I think coming here was the best choice you ever made."

"I may be biased, but I think so too," Fox said. "I mean, if I hadn't come here, I wouldn't have met Takahiro, so..."

"Speaking of him, when do I get to meet him?" Clancy asked. "I've been here for two days and I haven't seen him yet. Any longer, and I'm going to start to think he doesn't actually exist."

"He'll be over this evening, when he gets off work," Fox told her. "He wanted to give us some time to catch up."

"Thoughtful of him."

"He's very thoughtful," Fox said. "He said he might bring Seiji with him when he comes over, too. Apparently, Seiji saw a picture of you and he's been dying to meet you ever since."

Clancy looked both intrigued and confused. "What do you mean, he apparently saw a picture of me?"

"He found my camera in the forest, after my accident," Fox explained. "I guess he felt like it was okay to look through my photos. There were some pictures of us at the pool. Remember, from Rye's birthday party?"

"I still think it's hilarious that our cousin wanted a pool party for their eighteenth birthday," Clancy said.

"Is it really the pool party that's funny, or the dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, balloons and triple-layer confetti cake?"

"Okay, yeah. It was that other stuff."

"Now that I'm thinking about it, I like the idea of Rye's party. Didn't they say it was their 'goodbye to childhood' party?" Fox said. "Maybe I should have that. A 'hello to adulthood' party."

"Maybe you should," Clancy agreed, smiling. "Triple-layer cake and all. But, can we get back to this guy Seiji for a second?"

"Sure."

"What I'm hearing you tell me is that some strange guy just helped himself to a view of me in that green bikini I had on at the pool for Rye's party?"

"Uh... yeah," Fox said. "I wasn't there at the time, so it's not like I could've stopped him."

"Is he cute?" Clancy asked.

"I think you're asking the wrong person for his opinion."

"Oh? I thought you were into boys."

"Not exactly. I still mostly like girls. I'm really just into one boy," Fox said. "And don't ask me to explain it, because I don't think I can."

"Fine," said Clancy. "But objectively, though, do you think women would find this guy cute?"

"He doesn't seem to have any trouble hooking up, so I guess women find him attractive? If it helps, he thinks you're cute. A 'smokin' hot western lady' is how he referred to you, I think. I'm pretty sure that’s what Victor told me he said."

"Ohh... is he cute?"

"You mean Victor?"

"Yeah."

"Don't get too excited. He's married," Fox informed her, and then added, "To another man, just in case you have ideas."

"Too bad," Clancy said.

"Listen, did you come here to visit me, or to find a boyfriend?"

"I don't see why I can't do both," said Clancy. "I mean, you came here to visit and found a boyfriend, so..."

Fox had to concede that point. The last thing he'd expected when he decided to travel and experience a different part of the world for a year was to find a partner. Much less did he imagine that he'd be falling in love with a man. But, he is falling in love with Takahiro. There's no doubt of that in his mind.

That evening, true to his word, Taka showed up for dinner with Seiji in tow. He brought flowers for Fox, and a cherry cake for everyone to share after dinner. Fox was delighted to see Taka after two days of being apart, and was more than pleased to introduce him and Seiji to his twin sister.

For her part, Clancy did not miss the chance to tease Fox about the little bouquet of pink camellias and about the awkward way he and Taka tried to greet each other with kisses on the cheek. She said she was thrilled to see him so animated and happy, though, and commented later that he and Taka make an adorable couple.

As for Seiji, he couldn't take his eyes off Clancy all through dinner. He didn't seem to mind that they barely speak a word of each other's language, evidently content enough just to sit across the table from her and gaze longingly at her while they ate.

After dinner, when everyone retired to the living room for tea and cake, Seiji and Clancy sat in the corner together and did their best to have a conversation using Google Translate on their phones. Fox attempted to keep an ear open for anything interesting that they might be trying to say to each other, but it was proving too distracting. After being poked by Taka several times for missing things in their own conversation with Taka's parents, he had to admit defeat and stop paying attention to his sister and Seiji.

After that, it seemed Seiji and Clancy took every opportunity they could to see each other. At the end of Clancy's visit, Seiji even came with her, Fox and Taka to the airport to see her off.

At the doors that led to the security area, Fox and Taka both hugged her goodbye. Then it was Seiji's turn. He held up his phone and showed it to her. In his extremely limited English, he pleaded, "Make the email. Okay?"

"Yes," Clancy said. "I'll email you. I'll use the online translator. Promise you'll do that as well. Send emails to me."

He nodded. "Yes. I make the email," and then clasped his phone against his chest in a gesture that seemed to imply something of the tone those emails might take.

Clancy laughed and held out her arms to him. "Here. You should get a goodbye hug, too."

Fox had watched, fascinated, as his sister pulled Seiji into an embrace and held on for several seconds. Clancy has never been the most physically demonstrative person, and it was interesting to see her initiate a hug, particularly with someone she'd only met two weeks prior.

Before they broke apart, Seiji kissed Clancy quickly on the cheek. She didn't blush or look uncomfortable. She smiled.

Seiji glanced over his shoulder at Fox and Taka. With a cheeky grin, he said, "See? That's how you do it."

Looking embarrassed, Taka translated for Clancy, who gave Seiji a light, playful slap on the arm. "Be nice to Fox and Takahiro. We owe them for bringing us together. You should show a bit more gratitude."

Taka's translation of that was met with a typically unrestrained laugh from Seiji. It was clear he was not the least bit contrite.

After that, they said their farewells, and the boys left the airport. Despite the moment of levity in the departure area, it was a quiet ride back to town.

Fox was especially sad because not only had he said goodbye to his sister, but he'd also said goodbye to Ruby. He and Taka had mutually decided that their current arrangement for her wasn't practical. Fox couldn't have her with him, due to Uncle Kin's allergies, and it was becoming increasingly hard for Taka and Seiji to keep Ruby and Taka's dog, Hyorinmaru, safe at their house. Both the fox and the dog were showing signs of territorial aggression, and Taka was worried they'd get into a real fight and Hyorin would injure Ruby.

Fox reluctantly agreed that it was in everyone's best interests if Clancy took Ruby home, so they'd arranged a vet visit to get her health certification, and Fox paid the extra fee for Clancy to bring her carrier into the passenger cabin of the plane. Then, just like that, off she went.

Despite the difficult parting from his sister and his pet, however, Fox can still say the holiday was a happy one, and certainly one to remember. Every time he looks at the watch Taka had given him as a Winterfest present, he'll think of it. In fact, that's what he's doing right now, as he waits for Taka to come and pick him up. Today is Wednesday, and Taka is working an early shift at the book café, which means he gets off at one o'clock, so they'll have the entire afternoon and evening together.

This afternoon, Taka is taking him shopping for a new coat, because he's adamant that Fox cannot continue to wear a white jacket in the mostly white environment of winter in Mt. Komorebi. It'd be too dangerous, he says, and Fox needs something more easily visible, now that he’ll soon be able to get out and about again. Fox has repeatedly assured him that he's not going to go wandering alone in the forest any more, but Taka will not be swayed. Fox has given in, mostly because Taka is so serious about it.

He supposes, if nothing else, he'll look fashionable on the slopes a couple of weekends from now, when he and Taka go on their first real date. Taka is planning to take him out for breakfast, and then they're going to watch some of the events of the professional snowboarding competition that's taking place on Yukimatsu throughout that weekend. Taka explained it's a qualifier for the All-Japan Snowboarding Championship, and he's excited about it. Seiji and Victor are competing, and Taka says he thinks they both have a good chance at gold in their respective events. As for Fox, he doesn’t know anything about competitive snowboarding and has absolutely no idea what the significance of an All-Japan qualifier is, but he gets to spend the whole day with Taka, so he's happy nevertheless.

After the competition ends for the day, if Fox isn’t too tired, Taka’s going to take him to a lake where he says there’s a small waterfall, and a stunning view of the night sky with no light pollution like there is in town. Fox wants to take photos as references for painting while they’re there, but he thinks Taka may have something else in mind. The way Taka talks about the spot gives Fox the impression that the view of the sky isn’t the only reason people go there after dark, or even the main reason. He likes to imagine that when Taka kisses him that night, it won't be on the cheek or the forehead.

Maybe he’s silly for daydreaming, but he hopes he’s not wrong. If he and Takahiro are going to have their first real kiss on their first real date, he wants it to be there at the lake, under a canopy of a thousand stars. That, he decides, would be better than Winterfest, better than a birthday party, better than getting his cast taken off, eating triple-layer cake, or learning how to drive.

No matter what else they happen to do, that one thing would make the day perfect; perhaps even the most memorable and perfect day of his life so far.

#ts4 #sims 4 #eagames #snowy escape #winterflowers #Fox Abbottsford #Clancy Abbottsford #Takahiro Suzuki #Seiji Hinamori #stargazersims

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 21 March 2023

Helleborus HGC ‘Ice n' Roses Rose’ is an interspecies hybrid (Helleborus x ericsmithii and Helleborus x hybridus) from Germany. This new strain of hybrids are considered extremely robust and disease-resistant. They thrive even in sunny locations and flower for a long period of time, with new flowers constantly forming on the strong flower stalks.

Jill Raggett

#helleborus #lentenrose #hybrid #winterflowering #wintergarden #plants #writtledesign #gardens #horticulture #garden #essex #rhshydehall #hydehall #herbaceousperennial

[joqatana]

Rose Colored Roses . #roses #pinkroses #rosecoloredroses #januaryroses #flowers #winterflowers #winterroses https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn0d4Wwp5GJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#roses #pinkroses #rosecoloredroses #januaryroses #flowers #winterflowers #winterroses

[jimbell]

In flower today all the way up to Taree for the Dog Show this weekend is the Sydney Golden Wattle (Acacia longifolia) Native to southeastern Australia, from the extreme southeast of Queensland, eastern New South Wales, eastern and southern Victoria, and southeastern South Australia. Common names for it include long-leaved wattle, acacia trinervis, aroma doble, golden wattle, coast wattle, sallow wattle and Sydney golden wattle. Couldn’t get the best shots because you can’t photograph while you’re driving. In places it was a golden corridor. Also took me several goes to get the van up the driveway 🤣 #SydneyGoldenWattle #CoastWattle #GoldenWattle #Wattle #AcaciaLongifolia #flower #abcmygarden #austraeliannative #ausnative #yellow #tree #winterflowering (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJwlt5PGxh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#sydneygoldenwattle #coastwattle #goldenwattle #wattle #acacialongifolia #flower #abcmygarden #austraeliannative #ausnative #yellow #tree #winterflowering

[joyfullypaledetective]

The color's so vivid. #flowers #floweroftheday #flowerart #flowerphotography #flowermagic #flowerstagram #flowerpower #colorful #colorcode #naturephotography #naturecolors #naturelover #naturephoto #photography #pink #pinkflowers #winterflowers #winterflorals https://www.instagram.com/p/CnedOQOJC2o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#flowers #floweroftheday #flowerart #flowerphotography #flowermagic #flowerstagram #flowerpower #colorful #colorcode #naturephotography #naturecolors #naturelover #naturephoto #photography #pink #pinkflowers #winterflowers #winterflorals

[yawn-emoji]

tagged by @havingacokewithu hi i love u <3 <3

last song: meri mehbooba by anik khan

last film: i dont think ive watched a movie in a long time tbh ... i cant think of anything !!

currently watching: run on, + i finished stranger things last night :0

currently reading: doing a pjo reread rn, im on book three !! but the last book i finished was this stupid book called the wives that i found in my neighborhood’s tiny library and it made me so mad. dont read it

current obsession: svt and cats and handlettering

tagging: @bratzgyus @rieia @pollen @lupinuspilosus if any of u would like 2 do this 0:) <3

#journal #when i started this the last song i listened to was meri mehbooba but by the time i finished it was winterflower by younha #am now listening to tears by mingyu

[sugaryapplepie]

Rogue Thought: If y'all want ship names I will make those and make a list of them! :3

@puppy-the-mask will be used as an example for this:

Cas x Xingshen: Siren's Jewel Cas x Xingshen x Macaque: Dethereal Descendance Cas(sander) x Chandrelle: Sapphic Serenade Cas(sander) x Chandrelle x Jack: Distorted Symphonic Harmony

#apple yapping #xingshen #hong xingshen #chandrelle #oc #chandrelle winterflower #lmk macaque #macaque #macaque x reader #macaque x reader x oc #macaque x oc #chandrelle x oc #chandrelle x reader #siren's jewel #dethereal descendance #sapphic serenade #distorted symphonic harmony #ship names #xingshen x reader

[flowersinurbia]

Happy Solstice, Dear Earthlings! May your winter be merry and your summer be bright, depending on where you are, of course. Most of all, Peace on Earth 💙. #wintersolstice #summersolstice #downunder #upover #winterflowers #camellia #flowers #flowersinurbia #flora #floral #fleuris #fleuriste #nature #naturephotography #naturelover https://www.instagram.com/p/CmcKXPqLy63/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#wintersolstice #summersolstice #downunder #upover #winterflowers #camellia #flowers #flowersinurbia #flora #floral #fleuris #fleuriste #nature #naturephotography #naturelover