an image of a flowering cactus

Beaucoup bloomitude...
#arizona #desert #cactus #plantsky #gardensky

Pale pink and white apple blossom (left), and the purple leaves of a plum tree (right) against a softly clouded sky.

#silentsunday #bloomscrolling

Apple blossom and my sadly deceased Purple Plum from 5 May 2018.

This year the buds are *just* about to burst..

#flowersky #plantsky #photooftheday #appleblossom

6/ Other hashtags to follow on a Sunday ( and every other day)

#BirdOfTheDay

#FoxOfTheDay

#TreeOfTheDay

#PlantSky

#FungiFriends

#BookOfTheDay

#BookSky

#PoetrySky

6 of 8 #SundayHashtags

Lithops, rock plant, split rock

Split rocks have very quickly grown in the office. Very cool

#plantsky #houseplants

vertical shot. The flowers are arranged with two crisp white tulips flanking a central, vibrant purple one. The Subject • The Centerpiece: A deep purple tulip stands out in the middle. Its petals are a rich magenta-purple on the outside, with soft white or pale pink edges that create a striking contrast. • The Accents: To the left and right are two solid white tulips. They are slightly out of focus compared to the center flower, which helps draw the eye immediately to the purple bloom. • State of Bloom: All three tulips are in a "cup" shape, meaning they are partially closed, suggesting they may be young or it is a cooler time of day. The Background The background consists of dense foliage, likely from a spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica) or a similar evergreen shrub. The leaves are a dark, waxy green with distinct yellow speckles and variegation. This busy, textured backdrop provides a natural contrast that makes the smooth, clean lines of the tulips pop. Composition and Lighting The lighting appears soft and diffused, characteristic of an overcast day, which prevents harsh shadows and allows the saturated purple and clean whites to look very natural. The narrow depth of field keeps the focus sharp on the central flower while the surrounding elements fade into a soft blur.

Good Evening and Goodnight Bluesky Family!

For my last post of the day: a photo of tulips I took this morning with a Canon EOS R50 before the rain poured down.

#GardeningFeed🌱
#NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

Angelita daisies outside Rodeo, New Mexico #BlueSkyArtShow #plantsky #gardensky

A rosette of fleshy, green, succulent type leaves, back-lit by the sun to reveal the internal structure of the foliage

Haworthia cymbiformis, 'cathedral window plant' 🌱🌵🪴

#PlantSky #Succulents #Houseplants #GreenSat #ColorADay #ECK

A planting block in my local park featuring pink and purple tulips but 2 tulips in the bed are red and yellow.

A planting block in my local park featuring pink and purple tulips but 2 tulips in the bed are red and yellow variegated

I love non conformist tulips!

#PlantSky
#BloomScrolling

Grid of six pics showing some of whats going on in my garden right now, lilly-of-the-valley just appearing, biting stonecrop carrying on regardless, wild garlic and perennial cornflower both an the verge of popping, ajuga reptans also still developing and some large fern croziers. The colours here are green, white and purple, have a good weekend everyone.

Happy #SixOnSaturday skyfolk, my pics this week are more 'coming soon' than 'now showing', with lots of things in my garden still getting ready or just about to flower 🌱

#Bloomscrolling #plantsky #flowers

5/ Other hashtags to follow on a Saturday ( and every other day)

#BirdOfTheDay

#FoxOfTheDay

#TreeOfTheDay

#PlantSky

#FungiFriends

#BookOfTheDay

#BookSky

#PoetrySky

5 of 7 #SaturdayHashtags

This image features a close-up, high-angle shot of a cluster of white Amaryllis flowers in full bloom. The blossoms are the central focus, set against a dark, muted teal or charcoal-colored background that makes the bright petals stand out. Key Details: • Petals: The flowers are a brilliant, crisp white with a slightly velvety or shimmering texture. On the far left, one petal shows subtle, delicate pinkish-red veining or streaks near the edge. • Structure: Several large, trumpet-shaped blooms are bunched together. The central flower is facing forward, revealing its pale green throat where the petals meet the stem. • Anthers and Filaments: Long, slender white filaments curve outward from the center of the flowers, topped with small, yellow-gold anthers dusted with pollen. • Stems: Thick, smooth light green stems are visible just behind and beneath the flower heads, supporting the heavy blooms. The lighting is soft and directional, coming from the top left, which creates gentle shadows within the folds of the petals and gives the arrangement a three-dimensional, elegant feel.

Good Evening and Goodnight Bluesky folks

I photographed a white amaryllis in full bloom against a teal background using a Canon EOS R50 while visiting a neighbour.

#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

Nordic Journal of Botany is pleased to have recently welcomed a new Coordinating Editor, Mark Hughes, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, UK. Follow us to stay updated on recent research and find out how to join our community.

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#JournalSpotlight #Plantsky #Ecosky #Botany

Very large very green boston fern in the corner of my living room

Boston fern 🌱🪴

#FernFriday #FoliageFriday #plantsky #Houseplants #GardenersWorld

monstera is making so many new leaves at once omg all big ones too

hoping that one just starting to poke out has the first fenestrations bc it should be any moment now #PlantSky

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7/ Other hashtags to follow on a Friday ( and every other day)

#BirdOfTheDay

#FoxOfTheDay

#TreeOfTheDay

#PlantSky

#FungiFriends

#BookOfTheDay

#BookSky

#PoetrySky

7 of 9 #FridayHashtags

'Sunset Sky' Bearded Iris buds

Close-up of 'Black Barlow' Columbine #1 buds

'Black Barlow' Columbine #2 buds

This week has been rough... but my newest plant babies are budding for the first time 🌿🥹

#PlantSky

young ZZ plant with 2 freshly bent stems in a grey ceramic pot and staked to bamboo

My ZZ plant is in the ICU after I dropped a neck pillow on it. 😞 Staking the 2 bent stems with bamboo and tulle. #houseplants #plantsky #plants #zzplant

The image is a close-up, high-angle shot of a Snake's Head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) in bloom. The flower is the central focus, hanging downward from a slender, curved green stem. The Flower • Coloring: The bell-shaped petals feature a distinctive, intricate checkered pattern. It consists of various shades of deep purple, maroon, and pale lavender-white. • Structure: The flower head is nodding, with its petals tightly overlapping at the top and flaring slightly at the bottom. • Texture: The petals have a matte, almost waxy appearance, and the checkered markings give it a pixelated or snakeskin-like look. The Background • Flora: The backdrop is a soft-focus (bokeh) mix of green foliage and blades of grass. • Colors: There are hints of yellow flowers (likely buttercups or celandines) and small pops of vibrant blue or violet in the distance. • Lighting: The scene is brightly lit by natural daylight, casting soft shadows and highlighting the delicate veins and patterns on the flower’s surface. The overall composition is serene, emphasizing the unique geometry and unusual colors of this spring wildflower.

Good evening and Goodnight Bluesky Folks!

Another picture from my visit to Basildon Park:a snake’s head fritillary in a flower bed,captured on a Canon EOS R50.

#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

#bloomscrolling #flowers #gardening #plantsky

A Japanese Maple turning from spring crimson, to summer green.

My Japanese Maple Osaka, in ombre rn is one bad bitch 🥰 #plantsky

Little tiny fuzzy bright pink flowers viewed from the side the nectar close to dripping (with fingers behind them so the camera would focus)

Same flowers but from the front they look like little gummy candies + the undersides of the hoya leaves (being held by a hand)

I love hoya blooms 🩷🩷 #plantsky (?)

Spring morning light through our picture window

March here was more like May & so far April has been more like June. I'm already planting directly in our garden beds & peak morning light is steadily shifting from the south east to the north east side of our house.

#witchsky #blackcat #catsky #gardensky #plantsky #witchy #spring

This image captures a vibrant, bushy cluster of Forget-me-nots (Myosotis) in full bloom. The plant forms a dense, rounded mound of delicate, sky-blue flowers supported by a network of slender green stems and elongated leaves. Key Visual Details: • The Flowers: Each tiny blossom features the characteristic five-petal shape. While primarily a soft lavender-blue, some of the buds show hints of pink or white, and many have a small, bright yellow "eye" at the center. • The Foliage: The stems are light green and slightly fuzzy, growing upward and outward to give the plant its voluminous, fountain-like appearance. • The Setting: The plant is rooted in dark, rich, moist-looking soil. In the background, there are a few other green leaves emerging from the mulch, and a thin wooden garden stake is visible behind the main cluster, suggesting this is a well-tended garden bed. • Lighting: The scene is illuminated by bright, natural sunlight coming from the side, which creates a high-contrast look with deep shadows in the dirt and highlights on the topmost flowers. Overall, it’s a classic springtime garden scene, highlighting the airy and cheerful texture these flowers add to a landscape.

Good Afternoon Bluesky Folks!

Yesterday at Basildon Park, I photographed a clump of forget-me-nots with a Canon EOS R50.

#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

Large light orange brugmansia flower held in hand.

Had to move all my plants indoors due to some construction. Still got an amazing bloom off of my brugmansia! #Gardening #PlantSky #WitchSky

#Spring #Springtime

#Gardening #Joyofgrowing #garden #plantsky #trees #flowers #charming
#gardensky #plantsky #flowersky

#CentralPark #NYC #NY

5 / Other hashtags to follow on a Thursday ( and every other day)

#BirdOfTheDay

#FoxOfTheDay

#TreeOfTheDay

#PlantSky

#FungiFriends

#BookOfTheDay

#BookSky

#PoetrySky

5 of 7 #ThursdayHashtags

This image features a pair of striking, architectural plants known as Crown Imperials (Fritillaria imperialis), standing prominently in a garden bed. Key Visual Elements • Flowers: Each stalk is topped with a cluster of bell-shaped, vivid orange flowers that hang downward. Above these blooms sits a dramatic "crown" of spiky, upright green leaves. • Stems and Foliage: The central stems are thick and a deep, purplish-black color, providing a sharp contrast to the bright green, lance-shaped leaves that spiral up the lower half of the plant. • Setting: The plants are growing in dark, moist soil. The background is a soft-focus garden scene with hints of other emerging greenery and mulch, suggesting a spring setting. Interesting Facts These plants are famous not just for their regal appearance, but also for their pungent scent, which is often compared to a "foxy" or musky odor. This actually serves a practical purpose in the garden by acting as a natural repellent for squirrels and rodents.

Good Morning Bluesky Folks!

I photographed a crown imperial plant in a flower bed at Basildon Park using a Canon EOS R50.

#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers

Close-up of orange opuntia flower

Close-up of yellow opuntia flower

Close-up of red opuntia flower

Close-up of yellow opuntia flower with red at the base of the pedals and a bee on the pistils

Ablaze with #Sonoran #desert color, opuntia of various kinds #cactus #plantsky #gardensky

The image shows a vibrant cluster of yellow primroses (Primula vulgaris) blooming in a garden setting. The flowers are the central focus, characterized by their bright lemon-yellow petals and distinct deep orange-gold centers. Key Visual Elements • The Blooms: There are several flowers grouped tightly together. Each flower has five soft, slightly heart-shaped petals that overlap. The orange centers radiate outward in a starburst pattern toward the yellow edges. • The Foliage: Surrounding the base of the flowers are textured, oval-shaped leaves. They are a rich green color with a prominent, wrinkled (rugose) vein pattern that is typical of the primrose family. • Lighting and Setting: The photo appears to be taken in natural sunlight, with some soft shadows falling across the petals, giving the cluster a three-dimensional feel. The background consists of dark, earthy soil and some scattered organic debris, which makes the bright yellow of the petals pop. These are classic early-spring perennials, often among the first flowers to appear as the weather begins to warm up.

Goodnight Bluesky Folks!

While strolling around my neighbourhood I managed to capture a photograph of some primroses growing in a flower bed using my Canon EOS R50.

#GardeningFeed🌱 #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky #NatureLover #UkGardening #SpringBlooms #PlantSky #Bloomscrolling #Flowers