Yesterday Gail reminded me it's been a while since I took you on a walk around Duthie Park, and suggested I might do a Nature Friday post showing you some of the late summer blooms.
To be honest, I always think that the other dogs we meet are by far the most interesting aspect of our local park, but according to Gail, it's "debatable" whether that would count as Nature*.
So here goes with the flowers.
Some of the displays are uniform and orderly, such as the Begonias near the park entrance.
We often see the gardeners hard at work weeding the flower beds first thing in the morning, and Gail says it's a bit unfair of me to criticise, but I feel I do need to point out they missed some groundsel just here.
At the opposite corner of the park we see more Begonias, these ones in a neatly kept circle.
Maybe it's the terrier in me, but I have to say, I prefer things to be a bit less regimented. This border is more to my taste.
Such a fine display of vibrant colours. The Montbretia is spectacular this year. I wonder if a warm, dry June followed by a cool and rainy weather in July and August is to the particular liking of these showy red flowers?
The Heleniums (aka Sneezeweed), seem to be thriving in the cool late summer conditions too.
Finally, perhaps, like me, you're wondering about the identity of the silvery grey plant in front of me here.
Let's have a closer look.
According to Gail's 'PlantNet' app, it's Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's-ear, after the furry texture of the leaves.
If I was ever allowed within stroking distance of a sheep, I would be able to tell you if the name is appropriate, but Gail is saying "dream on Nobby".
Well that's about it for today for the plants. Now let me look around and see if there are any dogs who want to play.
*If anyone would like to contest the implication that garden flowers count as 'Nature' but dogs do not, please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments box...
Happy Nature Friday friends! Thanks once again to our LLB Gang friends for hosting the blog hop. Do go and visit the other participants.
Of course dogs are nature Nobby, and you are all natural too no doubt. You posed in a rather offhand way today - flowers clearly not so much your thing? There might be mice hiding in there; would that change your view?
ReplyDeletelambs ear? so we can dry it to have some snacks?
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice selection of very colourful flowers, Nobby, even if they aren't all to your taste.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Paca xx
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, pawhaps you will accept my reassurance that the Lambs Ear plant does indeed feel quite like the live version... but could just as easily be referred to as Dogs Ear or Cats Ear... Thanks for showing us the wonderfurs display at Duthie Park - but I am of the opinion that critters, including dogs, are very much part of nature too!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Love the pretty, bright colored flowers. We have never seen a furry plant, so those lamb leaves are pretty cool. Hope you got to romp around and have some fun after the flower tour.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely believe 100% that dogs are nature, also agree with you that orderly flowers are not nearly as nice as the ones you are standing near. I do think orderly flowers are considered nature because they grow and flower, Just remember, roses are not wild flowers and every one gives Rosy a rose. that is all the proof we need. So happy to see you out and about, make that oot and aboot
ReplyDeleteWe know Lamb's Ear well and it's so soft to touch. The gardens are just beautiful, Nobby!
ReplyDeleteNobby OMDs what an absolutely lovely posts and the Lamb's ear is a popular plant here too. With my eyes I spy LOTS OF RED... BOL BOL
ReplyDeleteBryan would agree with you about the bare spot. We have one at the corner of our periwinkle bed by the front sidewalk NOTHING will grow there. No clue while. As for the dog display I say yes they are nature worthy especially if they are posing around posies. Happy Weekend
Hugs Cecilia
What beautiful flowers today Nobby...and great job to you and Gail for all the identifications!
ReplyDeleteSunny and I are in complete agreement that dogs met in a park setting definitely would be considered Nature!!
xoxo,
Rosy
Nobby you are so adorable and what a great flower display you are showing us ~ Wonderful nature photos plus Nobby is the best. Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Nothing more natural than a dog - and look at some of the dog plant names - dog rose, dogs mercury, dog violet, dogwood . . .
ReplyDeleteThose are some stunning flowers
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to live near a park with such beautiful gardens. We hope you found someone to play with after posing with all those flowers, Nobby.
ReplyDeleteWe think those gardens look amazing! We have those lamb's ears growing in our yard too!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are beautiful gardens and we hope you helped water them. Lee and Phod back from our break
ReplyDeleteThose gardens are so beautiful! And you are pretty darned cute too Nobby!
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