Morning Surprises
Posted by lindamartinandersen on August 19, 2016
Look for morning, noon, and night surprises in your life!
This stunning White Texas Star Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) made its presence know this morning by putting on a surprising show from across the yard. It had been struggling, not blooming and mostly forgotten. Today it received full attention.
A “Disney” Ginger was spotted peeking out from behind the fence. Click on the photo twice to find it.
After further investigation, a small colony of escapees were found.
This Hedychium coccineum ginger is a good choice for the Automatic Garden. It just needs some directional guidance!
A Writer's Playground 
Carol Baldwin said
Lovely! Thanks for sharing. I imagine that during this time of mourning, surprises like these are even more meaningful to you.
lindamartinandersen said
Yes, this message was especially beautiful and meaningful at this time! Thanks for commenting. You’re definitely one of my early bird blog followers!
Tracy Campbell said
A beautiful way to start my morning. Thanks for sharing this post, Linda. You have been in my prayers yesterday and earlier this morning. ❤️
lindamartinandersen said
My pleasure to share this author’s great blog post. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for me, Tracy. You are a jewel!
Roxie said
Beautiful! May peace and beauty continue to surround you through each day.
lindamartinandersen said
And right back at you, Roxie! “Bloom where you are planted.”
Roxie said
😉
lindamartinandersen said
Thanks, Roxie!
godselfie said
Hey what a a pretty Hibiscus! Thanks Linda for sharing the joy.
Ben
lindamartinandersen said
Beautiful flowers and a beautiful message. It was my pleasure to reblog it. Glad you enjoyed it too.
Kathleen said
Beautiful pictures, Linda. Thank you for sharing them 🙂
lindamartinandersen said
I’m so glad you got to see these, Kathy. They’re lovely, just like you!
sarahsbookreflections said
Thanks for introducing me to this blog, Linda. I’m now following it. Some of those plants would be perfect in your back yard.
lindamartinandersen said
I’m glad you enjoyed this post enough to follow the blog. Hooray! Yes, the flowers here would be lovely in my back yard. I wonder if this gardener makes house calls. 😉 Thanks for commenting.
Lorene McBryde said
Oh, how gorgeous!
lindamartinandersen said
I agree, Lorene. Too bad I can’t claim it grew in my garden. 😉 Thanks for commenting.
Janis Silverman said
SO many things surprise and delight me,especially in nature. Watching quirky bird behavior from my kitchen window; unexpected unseasonal blossoms; every sunrise and every sunset. I could go on.e Each is a small miracle.
lindamartinandersen said
Janis, we do live in a beautiful world full of delightful surprises. You have a keen eye and appreciation for beauty. You also have a thankful spirit. Keep looking for those small miracles and large ones as well. Thanks so much for commenting!