My biggest strawberry to date.
Isn’t it perfect?
It will be served with cream!

Food for thought
“Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still beyond your reach.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads
All pictures taken by me in Kew Gardens
Fun Fact:
Fossils have revealed that magnolia plants existed at least 20 million years ago. Magnolia officinalis bark is used in traditional Chinese medicine remedies to improve lung health and treat anxiety.
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse
All pictures taken by me in Kew Gardens
Fun Fact:
The word “narcissus” is derived from the Greek word narke, meaning numbness (also the root of the word narcotic); the flower may have been named thus because of the intoxicating fragrance of some species.
Where flowers bloom so does hope. Lady Bird Johnson
All pictures taken by me in Kew Gardens
There were beautifully handcrafted animals - a Sloth, a Jaguar, Turtles and a Snake my favourite - the smiley Sloth 🙂
We had a fantastic day admiring all displays, enjoying Costa Rica's beautiful Orchids.
Last year’s dried flowers make a wonderful picture
between new blooms.
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All pictures taken by me at Kew Gardens.
All pictures taken by me at Kew Gardens.
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Wishing all a wonderful and peaceful 3rd Advent !
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A cold day at Kew Gardens yet the beauty stays.
I observed so many different patterns and shapes this time.
The ‘Smilex’ with its heart shaped leaves and thorns.
Again I tried to take photos with a bokeh- effect as good as I can with my Phone Camera.
Look at those amazing patterns of 2 very different plants.
It is wonderful to have been able to share this visit with a wonderful friend.
A sweet friendship refreshes the soul. Proverbs 27.9