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Britmums Carnival - Bloggers In Bloom!

23/09/2013 By Kirsty 17 Comments

The heat of the Summer is slowly waning and the days are getting noticeably shorter.  I thought I would gather together some of the best blooms and gardens from this Summer for this week’s BritMums carnival, so that whilst we are starting to put the garden to bed we can remind ourselves that the sun did shine!

As the cold weather approaches bask in the heat from this tropical collection from HPMcQ and the vibrant colours in the garden Beyond the Playground.

Enjoy the gorgeous candy floss pink over at Mammasaurus Blog, the delicate pink Lavateras over at The Syders and the hot, hot pink bougainvillaea at Snotty Noses Blog.

Courtesy of Mammasaurus Blog

Take a look at the beautiful white blooms from White Feathers and So Much More and some more fabulous plants here at Just Photos By Me, including this gorgeous rose.

Courtesy of Just Photos By Me

I love the orange Lillies from F.A.B. At Forty that remind me of the heat of Summer and the colours in Mrs Teepot’s garden are vibrant and full of sunshine.

There is such promise of good things still to come in the herb garden at All You Need Is Love and Cake and the photographs here at Mud, Mud, Marvellous Mud tell the story of a garden loved, enjoyed and used all Summer long.

This Buddleia over at Discovering Breadcrumbs looks so romantic and makes me think of the long Summer evenings we have enjoyed this year and I can almost hear the bees buzzing through the lavender  in the oasis of calm at Mutterings of a Fool.

I never made it to RHS Hampton Court Flower Show this year but the wonderful pictures from Thinly Spread made me feel as if I was there and doesn’t this picture make you want to book your tickets for next year right now?

Courtesy of Thinly Spread

If you feel the need for some sunshine this winter just check out all the beautiful roses at NYLon Living! I can almost smell the perfume.

It was our first year tackling the garden here on Damson Lane and we were fortunate that once the very cold winter passed and Spring got going we were treated to long hot Summer days and enough rain to ensure there was enough water to go around. The wonderful thing about gardening is that I have no idea what the next year will bring other than new delights and challenges. For now I am just going to enjoy the memories of the glorious Summer of 2013!

 

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    24/09/2013 at 09:50

    Thank you so much for the mention - what a glorious collection and great autumn viewing/reading x
    Jenny recently posted…Elephantastic at Whipsnade ZooMy Profile

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    • Kirsty says

      24/09/2013 at 10:10

      Thank you Jenny. I needed a bit of sunshine this morning after opening the curtains to a thick mist!

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  2. Mari says

    24/09/2013 at 10:32

    Brilliant round-up!
    And what gorgeous photos too, thanks so much for hosting
    Mari recently posted…Halloween preparation for your kidsMy Profile

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    • Kirsty says

      24/09/2013 at 10:49

      Thanks Mari, it was a real pleasure to write, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  3. Andrea @loveandcake says

    24/09/2013 at 13:47

    Great round up and thank you so much for the mention 😀
    Andrea recently posted…Rocky Road Brownie Traybake The #greatbloggersbakeoff Week 5My Profile

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    • Kirsty says

      25/09/2013 at 09:34

      Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Orlena says

    24/09/2013 at 13:48

    What beautiful photos everyone has taken. I feel rather homesick for that English Country Garden. Thank you for including me.

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    • Kirsty says

      25/09/2013 at 09:35

      Don’t worry, I can’t even see my garden through the mist this morning!

      Reply
  5. Dragonsflypoppy-White Feathers says

    24/09/2013 at 15:44

    Thank you so much for the mention. I adore the posts you have chosen - you cannot help but smile. Thank you xx
    Dragonsflypoppy-White Feathers recently posted…My daughter’s guide to dealing with troublesome boysMy Profile

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    • Kirsty says

      25/09/2013 at 09:36

      Summer isn’t over just yet but it is lovely to be reminded of the heat we enjoyed this year. Thanks for reading and commenting.

      Reply
  6. NYLon Living says

    25/09/2013 at 08:47

    Thanks for the mention! This post cheered me up no end. I’m ready for endless summer - is that San Diego, USA I wonder??
    NYLon Living recently posted…Sunny Prospect PlantationMy Profile

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  7. Mrs Teepot says

    25/09/2013 at 10:26

    Thanks so much for featuring me! Great carnival, I definitely feel a bit more summery again now!

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  8. Amanda @gidders1 says

    29/09/2013 at 09:52

    The candyfloss pink is simply glorious!! LOVE!
    I wish my roses looked that good!
    Amanda recently posted…Eden Hall : A Day for Anne ElizabethMy Profile

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  9. Alexander Residence says

    07/10/2013 at 19:20

    What a lovely idea to chase off the Autumn blues!
    Alexander Residence recently posted…Dressing up: Somerset by Alice Temperley at John LewisMy Profile

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  10. becky says

    07/10/2013 at 19:21

    What stunning photos !

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  11. Emma says

    11/10/2013 at 20:15

    Such beautiful pictures. I do wish I could garden! 😀

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  12. Actually Mummy... says

    10/11/2013 at 23:47

    Such beautiful pictures. Quite cheers me up on a dark afternoon x
    Actually Mummy… recently posted…Life Lessons: How to be a FeministMy Profile

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