In the dark cold winter, as the wind is howling down our driveway and snow if falling outside I often wish that winter would be over and long for the warm days of summer. During those times, when I think of summer, I picture things that remind me of summer – like the beach, walking outside during a warm rain, the smell of fresh cut grass, sitting outside relaxing in the garden and of course the flowers .. the flowers of summer.
Who doesn’t think of summer when they see a sunflower?
Black Eyed Susans (daisies) often remind me of warm sunny days too.
These flowers are blooming right now in my garden. So bright and cheery.
One of the best things about these two flowers is that once they start blooming they often bloom into October, long after most of my other flowers have stopped blooming.
Can you think of a flower, a scent or place that always reminds you of warm summer days?
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That top photo with the sun behind the blossom is just too gorgeous. So pretty.
My Green Thumb today is all hibiscus. Stop by, won’t you? If you have time.
Sunflower never failed to cheer me up! The color itself will already brighten your day for sure 😀
Super shots!
I love those flowers as well and yes they do last a long time and bloom generously.
Summer means the first time I see tulips and the crocus..plants (maybe spelled wrong..)
Love the smell of fresh cut grass as well…
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I love sunflowers and rudbekia too. Stop by The Gardener Side and see how I’m picking a fistful of dollars for GTS.
I love sunflowers. Your pictures stunnig~
Soyun.
Great photos, those flowers do make me smile and have a very warm feeling, like the sun.
I love these pictures, some of favorite summer flowers!
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you’re right, sunflowers=summer 😉
nice pics! the flowers are yours? I could never have grown anything like that!
Very nice daisies indeed. We have them in Norway too and nothing reminds me more about Summer 🙂
Awesome post and beautiful Sun Flowers!