Wednesday, August 10, 2011

ABC Wednesday - D is for Drops

  

D is for Drops...........



rain drops on daffodil leaves

 
The pretty daffodil blooms had passed, and the green leaves were all that remained.
 
Knowing that they must turn brown and dry up before they are removed from the garden we let them lay until about mid May.
 
Then they get braided - many patches of them fill the flower bed.
 
The summer flowers grow around them, covering the braids that are beginning to turn brown.
 
All the life and goodness of the flower has returned to the bulb under the ground - ensuring it will grow next spring.
 
I love the way the water beads up on the leaves after a rainstorm.
 


 




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4 comments:

  1. What a lovely idea—braiding the green leaves. I've never thought of doing that but will have to give it a try.

    Linda
    ABC Wednesday Team

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  2. Wow! Fantastic post for D - DRAMATIC even!
    Thanks so much - a great contribution as ever.
    Denise
    ABC Team

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