On March 25, Pieter made his rounds for capturing spring 2024
Our azaleas behind gazebo
Azaleas in the South East can put on quite a show!
Carolina Jasmine
Hyacinthoides Hispanica Excelsior - Spanish Blue Bell or Wood Hyacinth
Detail
Again Azaleas
Native Georgia Azaleas
Closeup
Our Somei Yoshino Cherry
Azalea detail
Azalea detail
Azalea detail
Spiraea Cantoniensis
Always loved shrubs with golden green leaves...
Those are all way beyond beautiful, such lovely photos. Hugs to you both from all of us.
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteYes, they all looked stunning and so glad Pieter captured them for me to see!
Thanks for the hugs—much needed.
Pieter & Mariette
Hello Mariette and Pieter, There are many azaleas in Taiwan, but none as luxuriant or colorful as yours. With your other garden plants and features, you two have created a true bit of paradise. Your cherry tree with the grass and pond beside it, and the woods behind it, is breathtaking. In addition to a green thumb, it took superior photography skills for Pieter to capture your garden in all its glory.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYes, Pieter indeed let the excellent photographer that he always has been, shine through. It was a joy for me to watch those images on my MacBook.
Only once after that I've made, together with Pieter, the rounds through our entire estate. My walking is not stable but I managed!
Hugs,
Pieter & Mariette
Such a wonderful display around your gardens. Thank Pieter for his lovely photos. I just wish azaleas would last longer, don’t you? We have the same Spanish bluebells - mine were lovely this year despite the deer munching the leaf tips before the blooms arrived - thankfully they don’t munch the flowers!!💙💙💙
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs to you both. Enjoy these days before humidity and mosquitoes arrive!
Mary💞
Dearest Mary,
DeleteIt was a dreamy spring display—that's for sure.
So glad Pieter captured this splendor and you are right, blooms ought to last longer but we got heavy rain and that makes them look bad soon.
Hugs,
Pieter & Mariette
Your gardens look like a park. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteDearest Debby,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Your azaleas are stunning. How lovely of Pieter to capture them for you. Our Spanish bluebells are blooming now, too. They are so pretty even if they are not a native species here.
ReplyDeleteDearest Lorrie,
DeleteThank you and yes, that was mighty sweet from Pieter for bringing their beauty to me inside...
In your previous posts I was amazed at how far nature in your region is already.
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette, your garden is breathtaking!
ReplyDeletePieter's photos beautifully captured the vibrant colors of spring.
I hope all's well with you and Pieter.
I've been praying and lighting a candle for you every day.
Hugs and blessings
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteThank you and it has been mainly Pieter's hard work, I only managed the weeding till I had my accident...
Pieter turned 95 today—a milestone reached for him!
Thank you so very much.
Hugs,
Mariette
Buon compleanno Pieter abbi cura di te!Mariette hai un giardino meraviglioso,complimenti.Statemi bene.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie mille per le tue parole.
Abbracci,
Mariette
The flowers and shrubs are all beautiful. Our azaleas are blooming now. The red is always first and now past it's best but the pink ones are putting on a good display. The white one is always last. Happy birthday to Pieter for yesterday.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jackie,
DeleteThank you and no doubt you are a little bit behind us, nature wise.
Enjoy your azaleas for as long as they last and thanks for the Birthday wishes—quite a milestone reached!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hej Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWat ziet het er allemaal prachtig uit. Fijn om dit allemaal in je tuin te hebben en elke dag van te kunnen genieten. Dank je voor het delen met ons.
Fijne dag!
Lieve groet Willy
Beste Willy,
DeleteDank je en dit is het resultaat van 33 jaar hard werken!
We deden het altijd met plezier alleen nu lukt het niet meer...
Liefs,
Mariette
Those are such glorious Spring blooms, Mariette. Seeing them brightens my morning!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim,
DeleteSo glad you enjoyed them!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such beautiful spring colours I'm green with envy you have a wonderful garden.
ReplyDeleteDearest Chris,
DeleteThank you so much and it only came together after years of HARD work!
Hugs,
Mariette
How amazing to see so much color in just your property, Mariette. The azaleas here are in full bloom and how your white spirea reminds me of the one my mother had when I was growing up. So full of tiny white blossoms. We had quite the cold this past Thursday of 28 degrees, but it was 80 on Sunday and Monday, rain today and they say 84 on Thursday! I am glad Pieter took so many photos for you and you shared them. Enjoy the scenery even from the window and be safe. Lynn and Precious XX
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteOh, that is the best time of the year I must admit. It only lasts for a brief moment...
The weather loves to jump up and down.
Hugs,
Mariette
Pretty!
ReplyDeleteDearest Eastside Cats,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette, the photos are amazing, and your property and your gardens
ReplyDeleteare truly beautiful. I am jealous….in a good way though 😺‼️
Dearest Laura,
DeleteThank you and Pieter always has been an excellent photographer and our entire estate is a lovely place in the spring. You can be jealous but not on the back breaking work it took for shaping it like it is.
Hugs,
Mariette
I think the comment published by mistake. Pieter took amazing photos and your
ReplyDeleteproperty and your gardens are beautiful. I am jealous….in a good way though‼️😺
to be able to look out and see mother nature like this is a blessing ( though she can
be scary to, as with the willow tree/ bridge ) tell Pieter we said 984 pawz UP for
sharing his photographs and enjoy those flowers for me and mackerull 😺🍀🌸🌷‼️
Dearest Laura,
DeleteOh, our views from every window in the back is enjoyable and that is the good reward for all the hard work and sweat.
Big hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely photos of all your flowering plants and trees. And thanks to Pieter for taking them.
Your photos are making me a bit impatient for what will be coming here in the north. We had and are still having wonderful daffodils. Oregano and thyme are coming along to say nothing of violets,vinca and of course chive. Soon it will be time to make chive vinegar.
Toes crossed for great days ahead...........xxx..........suzi/smartcat
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteYou are so welcome and this is but a section of our huge garden. In fact too big for old age...
Indeed, you are lacking behind in time but no doubt your daffodils made quite a show and so does the oregano and thyme.
Big hugs,
Mariette
Oh my, such a happy post. I love all the colors. Wow.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week. ♥
Dearest Sandee,
DeleteThank you so much and I sure love to share this with my readers!
Hugs,
Mariette
Pieter has taken my breath away!!!! How lovely.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteThank you so much!
Hugs.
Mariette
Beste Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWat genieten van al die mooie bloemen.
Dat goudgroene blad vind ik ook zo mooi.
Lieve groetjes,
Hilly
Beste Hilly,
DeleteJa, bloesems zijn zo'n vreugde in de lente en alle goudgroen is een lust voor het oog.
Liefs,
Mariette
Oh! How beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteThank you and no doubt in your area spring will manifest itself soon!
Hugs,
Mariette
Everything looks amazing. Beautiful photos. Thank you for the kind words you left on my blog for the loss of Elvira. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Ellen,
DeleteThank you and these photos mean so much to me!
You are quite welcome as I know what it is to lose such one of our kitties.
Hugs,
Mariette
So many lovely photos
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh, how our azaleas were so glorious this year, but yours surpass them by far, Mariette. Thank you so much for sharing Pieter's photos to remind all of us how gorgeous spring can be in the South.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteAzaleas sure can be stunning in the South.
We selected these varieties for their stunning looks.
Hugs,
Mariette
So beautiful. And a lovely spring header. Hope you are both keeping well. Take care.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tammy,
DeleteThank you and for the time being we have to hold on to this beauty as it is quickly over with.
Hugs,
Mariette
Spring has surely arrived in your area. The white blossom tree is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWishing you wonderful May days, Mariette. It's my favorite month!
~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteYes, it did arrive in all its splendor.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow! Unfortunately, I cannot grow azaleas or other acidic soil loving plants. But there are other lovely flowers, shrubs, and vegetable plants that don't mind our limestone base. Thank you for sharing and be well!
ReplyDeleteDearest Darla,
DeleteIt is not easy to grow favorites in the different soil and climates.
As for me, I truly miss the lilacs... Too hot here for them to make it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Fantastic pictures of your beautiful plants, Mariette and Pieter. What a fantastic environment🌸 Ook wil ik Pieter van Harte feliciteren met zijn 95ste verjaardag en hoop op vele jaren meer in goede gezondheid. Wat ziet hij er nog goed uit🎉 Double Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend to the both of you🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteDearest Marlene,
DeleteThank you—Pieter captured them very well!
Dank voor de felicitaties en hij heeft het gehaald. De volgende ochtend is hij heengegaan...
Liefs,
Mariette
Der Mai ist gekommen und wie schön es bei Euch blüht, liebe Mariette, Pieter hat ein Auge für Blütenschönheiten. Eure heimische Azalee hat große, weiße Blüten, die so grazil und fantastisch sind. Hasenglöckchen sind auch hier eine Augenweide, die, wenn man sie in Ruhe lässt, sich zu Blumenteppichen entwickeln. Herrlich!
ReplyDeleteIhr habt einen wunderschönen Garten!
💗Herzliche Geburtstagswünsche an Deinen Pieter, ich las davon im obigen Kommentar.
Liebe Grüße von Traudi
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteDanke sehr für deine Wörter hier oben.
Ja, wir haben einen tollen Garten nach so vielen Jahren harter Arbeit!
Pieter hat seine 95 Jahre geschafft.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Che foto meravigliose!
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie e queste sono le ultime foto scattate da Pieter...
Abbracci,
Mariette
Beautiful photos, with eternal meaning.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Cristina,
DeleteYes, indeed for me these photos do have eternal meaning as they were the last ones Pieter ever took for me...
Hugs,
Mariette