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Blast from the past

08 Friday Dec 2017

Posted by sconzani in flowers, nature, parks

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a walk in the park, Auckland, Auckland Domain, cultivated flowers, flowers, hothouse flowers, New Zealand, polyanthus, tulips, Wintergardens

I was sorting through / clearing out files on my laptop earlier this week when, amongst my New Zealand images, I came across a temp folder of flowers. The shots were taken on 20 September 2014, when I was back in New Zealand for a couple of months, and the setting is the glasshouses of the Wintergardens in Auckland Domain, the photos taken, no doubt, on one of my many long strolls in that magnificent park. So, on this, the coldest day of winter so far here in Wales, here are some bright and cheerful hothouse flowers to offset any chill you might be feeling. Enjoy!

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Station blooms

05 Wednesday Apr 2017

Posted by sconzani in flowers, nature, spring, wildflowers

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daffodil, Penarth railway station, Penarth station, Snake’s head fritillary, Spring blooms, Spring colour, spring flowers, tulips

Though Penarth is a wonderfully historic Victorian seaside town, with lovely parks, an iconic pier and grand buildings, its station is nothing to write home about. The original stone-built station buildings were demolished in the 1980s and replaced with a functional but ugly brick structure. So, it’s not one of those picturesque stations with hanging baskets full of summer flowers but it does have one redeeming feature. The scruffy and uncared-for dirt bank alongside the platform is currently home to a delightful display of Spring blooms. So, while the other morning commuters spend their waiting time scrolling through the latest social media happenings on their smartphones, completely oblivious to their surroundings, I enjoy the flowers. I hope you do too!

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Floral Friday: Tulips

06 Friday May 2016

Posted by sconzani in flowers, nature, spring

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spring bulbs, tulips

‘Tulips from Cardiff’ doesn’t have quite the same ring as ‘Tulips from Amsterdam’ but tulips do seem to be the bulb of choice for spring displays in Cardiff’s public parks. And what brilliant displays they make! The colours are so strong and vibrant you almost need to wear sunglasses to view them. You have been warned!

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