In my garden at Beauty Point, Sydney, Australia in July 2014
Snowdrops getting ready to bloom
The first snowdrops opened up on 15 July this year. It was a rainy day. Strictly speaking, these are snowflakes, but they’re commonly called snowdrops. Snowflakes prosper well in Sydney gardens whereas snowdrops prefer a colder climate. A snowdrop has only one flower on a stem while snowflakes can have up to four flowers on a stem. Moreover, snowdrops don’t have green dots on petals, therefore, I think, snowflakes are prettier.
Australian native violet and parsley grow together in harmony
Dew on the violet
Poinsettia after rain
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Copyright 2014 Irina Dimitric
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Irina's Poetry Corner 
Lovely images. Thanks for joining the challenge!
My pleasure, Nancy. I’m glad you like the photos. Cheers 🙂 Irina
Gorgeous flowers.
Thanks, Sharon. 🙂
Just beautiful!
Thanks, Doug. 🙂
What lovely photographs, raindrops and all!
Thanks, Christy. 🙂
Beautiful plants and great photography.
Thanks, Pam 🙂
“Snowdrops getting ready to bloom”.. That one could be a perfect verse for a poem too, dear Irina.
Lovely set of photos. Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes and hugs,
Aquileana 😀
What a lovely comment, my friend! I’ll remember your idea.
Hugs 🙂 Irina