Macro Monday…

a very special surprise…

I think this qualifies as a macro image, and I was delighted to spot it.

It, of course, is a cutting I potted two years ago from this magnificent specimen.

My beautiful and unusual Myrtle…

Myrtle is a genus of evergreen shrubs that is cultivated for ornamental purposes and as a source of aromatic oils used in the cosmetic industryThe plant has oval to lance-shaped shiny leaves, fragrant white or rosy flowers, and black berriesThe myrtle flower is a symbol of innocence and purity, and is regarded in cultures all around the worldThe plant was anciently held sacred to Venus and used as an emblem of love.”

I have varied success with cuttings. Some are happy to root and do well. But I have a graveyard of pots where nothing happened at all. Story of my life. I think. But it doesn’t stop me from trying!

The most surprising thing about this little miracle, is that most flowering shrubs usually take a long time to flower, so I cannot wait until the flowers unfold…

Could this be an omen that this week will be a good one?

I sincerely hope so, for last week ended in a blood bath, mine!

Post being written as I speak and should land here tomorrow…

Macro Monday Surprise…

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay

Huge thanks go to Audrey Driscoll this morning for telling me the name of my mystery plant.

I mentioned it in my last post, and it has been driving me bonkers. I knew it must be something I liked, but that didn’t help me at all.

As soon as Audrey said the name, I looked it up and was delighted to discover that my mystery plants are sea holly, which I have wanted for years!

This is sea holly, and it will look like the amazing blue flower in the header…

#Macro Monday… #Photography

Image by edith lüthi from Pixabay 

Image by JUAN FERNANDO YECKLE from Pixabay 

I love macro photography, so today you have two images because I couldn’t choose between them.

Also having trouble deciding what to do this week. Last week was almost a total washout, but I did work on the current WIP, so not all doom and gloom. I finally managed to plant some seeds yesterday, and if the rain holds off, there are other urgent jobs to do.

If I could only remember where I left my thinking cap…