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There was a window of time to do some gardening over the weekend, and I planted handfuls of anemone bulbs (the picture on the packet promises paintbox-coloured blooms in spring- here's hoping) as well as a raggedy Japanese anemone plant which is getting whipped by the Wellington wind as I type. 

Here are some anemone photos found on my hard-drive. Two of the images were taken in Nelson a few years ago. But the others are from Norway. I remember going walking at the start of spring and being so pleased to find the forest floor carpeted in flowers. Happy May to you, dear reader.

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6 responses to “anemone thoughts”

  1. flowerpress Avatar

    I love anemones! Especially the ones with black centres.

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  2. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Hi Melissa,
    Did you know we have native Anemone? It’s very cute and somewhat uncommon, living in alpine grasslands.
    You can read more about it here:
    http://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora_details.aspx?id=220
    I’ve been following your lovely blog for years now, but this is the first time I’ve ever left a comment. I think I was prompted to because the NZ Anemone is one of my favourite plants.
    I enjoy seeing all of your creative endeavours. It’s very inspiring. 🙂

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  3. tinyhappy Avatar

    me too, susie! hopefully i’ll have some of those to show in october or so : )

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  4. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi jane, thank you!
    i didn’t know about the native anemone, but glad i do now. might have to go tramping in the spring and look out for them.
    – melissa

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  5. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Just love your site, Melissa. Always something pretty to look at. It’s a lovely place to visit – thank you

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, kate!
    – melissa

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