Whew! Nine days in, and I can tell this is going to be one busy month…I think I’ve already spent 184.5673 hours of it watering my gardens. We broke a heat record on Monday and the plants have been practically scratching at my window, begging for a drink. This, when many parts of the world are suffering from flooding. I hope everyone affected is safe.
I have a bunch of fascinating links to pass along this month – hope you enjoy these!
National Geographic posted their winning images from their 2016 Travel Photographer of the Year contest – these are spectacular!
This slideshow profiling wild tulips from all over the world is truly incredible – move through the link and click the arrow on the right hand side of the first page to get started on the flower photos. Even if you don’t have time to click on any of the other links I’ve given you today, take a couple of minutes to check this one out – you’ll understand why when you see it.
Considering espaliering your fruit trees? Think BIGGER. Trees meet architecture in this photo compilation.
Canada has been gifted with a gorgeous new tulip in advance of the 150 anniversary of Confederation, to be celebrated next year. ‘Canada 150’ is red and white, just like our flag.
English artist Rebecca Louise Law exhibited another of her deconstructed flower arrangements in Berlin – what a way to celebrate spring!
Here is a fascinating article about the origin of Canada’s most famous apple, the McIntosh.
This is a candy terrarium. Yep, it’s edible. You won’t believe it, either.
And, finally, some stuff I posted elsewhere over the past few weeks:
I’ve put up a recipe for a flourless Rhubarb Oatmeal Cake on Grit.com – you can use either fresh or frozen rhubarb for this one. And then top it off with a big mound of vanilla ice cream.
Vanilla ice cream…the only way to deal with a heat record. Plus, if you get it served in a cone, you can water the garden while you eat. Win-win.
Flowery Prose 
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the links!
Love the tulips slideshow Sheryl. Just about to look at it again! 🙂 Happy June, and keep cool!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the slideshow – it’s so incredible!
Lots to savor with this post. Hope June isn’t too, too busy for you. After all, you want to take time to smell the flowers 😉
Yes, you’re so right! Time is just flying and today is the first day of summer already…. 🙂
The wild tulips are spectacular, never knew there was such a thing as a wild tulip and that candy terrarium is so cool. The cake with vanilla ice cream sounds perfect!!
The rhubarb cake is so yummy, definitely recommended. 🙂 And that candy terrarium just blew me away – so creative!
Those tulips–Wow! Thanks for the links.
I’m happy you liked them!
I loved the architectural trees and the travel photography but my favourite was the wild tulips.
Aren’t those tulips breathtaking? I was absolutely delighted to come across that site!
Your poor plants! They’ve predicted a dry summer here, but so far there’s been plenty of rain.
You’ve had pretty good growing weather there, which is fantastic! It’s still so dry here, but I’m just happy that we aren’t under water restrictions at the moment – if this keeps up, I imagine the municipal government will implement them.
I just looked at a lot of great photos! The Nat Geo shots are spellbinding and the tulips blew me away!
Some amazingly talented photographers out there! I was absolutely floored by the tulips, they’re incredible.
Wonderful links – thank you for a nice way to wind down after a busy week at work! Much appreciated! 🙂
I’m so happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
That ice cream tip is top!
I think so, too! 😉