Wednesday 2 September 2020

Where flowers bloom, so does hope - Lady Bird Johnson




While keeping the kids off public transport, I had to drop one in the city for a medical appointment and wait around. I ducked over to roam the Royal Botanic Gardens and was delighted to discover In Bloom is back at the Calyx. 






A small donation and the stunning display is yours to enjoy.





I was short on time to stroll around the gardens afterwards unfortunately, but that brief burst of sunshine and the beauty of  abundant colourful flowers was enough to make me feel euphoric. 















The best bit, I was inspired to organise lunch in the gardens next week with a friend, so it's almost like back in real life....
What's making you love life this week?




 Linking with #CulturedKids and #FloralFriday
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32 comments:

  1. So beautiful. Glad you're planning lunch in the gardens with your friend. #lovin'lifelinky

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  2. How beautiful, Lydia.

    I've not been brave enough so far to venture to many public places but the brilliant weather is tempting me to be braver, responsibly so, and discovering the beauty of spring through parks and gardens.

    SSG xxx

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    1. It was 10am so very few people about and I wore a mask...but I hear you. It's a weird half life we're in at the moment

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  3. Sydney in spring is just beautiful. I used to also love going to the flower show in at David Jones Elizabeth St store. I miss spring.

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  4. wow, that wall of plants is amazing. Stay safe and Enjoy the sunshine and flowers. I am joining you this week at Der-Nature-Thursday.

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  5. Insteressante Aufnahmen!

    Grüße von
    Monika

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  6. Almost back to real life..how much we miss it. Thank you for visiting the gardens for me too! My late Mum and Dad would visit David Jones around this time of year for the Spring Flower Show. I wonder if that still happens! Denyse

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  7. Fantasic Flowerswall. Das ist ein sehr hübscher Garten von David Jones!
    Wonderful photos!
    Have a good week, Elke

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  8. Absolutely beautiful and so clever very colourful too :-)

    Have a botanicaltastic safe week 😷😷😷

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  9. Oh my, so beautiful. Wow.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥

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  10. Wow. Just. Wow. That was gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. What a beautiful wall of flowers! I love how they are coordinated to form flower shapes.

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  12. That's completely amazing! Wow!
    Thank you so much for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/09/tufted-titmouse.html

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  13. we can thank Lady Bird for so many wildflowers that were saved by her campagin

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  14. WOW! That wall of plants is stunning!

    Gorgeous captures, Lydia!

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  15. what a beautiful floral display! Hope you and your friend have a lovely lunch together!

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  16. This garden was really nice! Spectacular!

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  17. Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow!!!!!!!!
    I wish I could come into Sydney (and return home again without being glared at). This is spectacular!

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  18. Wow! That's some amazing flowery artwork! I'm glad you shared these colors with us.

    How great to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!! Thanks for linking.

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  19. I agree with that..flowers and gardens are hope like children...

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  20. Thanks for linking up with Garden Affair.

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  21. Wonderful! Botanic gardens all over the world are one of the planned excursions I have on my list wherever I travel, Lydia!
    Thanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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  22. A beautiful floral wall. I love the flower flag mural they have at the Peace Arch US/Canada border crossing in the summer. - Margy

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  24. Oh how beautiful! A painting with flowers, so uplifting. Thanks for joining in with #CulturedKids

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  25. Wow, these look gorgeous. I'm definitely putting this on my list of places to check out next time I am in London. Love a flower wall! #CulturedKids

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    1. Alas for you it's in Sydney - but yay for all of us!

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