Avid gardeners perk up when the subject of heirloom is broached – this peony bush has been in the garden for longer than most of us can remember; its larger than generous dinner-plate sized blooms last but a few short days and it is only then that we know that summer is not long behind.
A Word in your Ear has opened up a whole world of blossoms with the Word A Week Photo Challenge – Flower. Follow the link to view more…
ACROSS THE BORED 
Thanks for the ping back!
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Oh it’s gorgeous!! So, it’s a spring flower? I didn’t know that.
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There has to be a bit of sun and warmth for them to really blossom.
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That is a huge flower. Great photo!
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The buds are the size of a small baseball!
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Absolutely beautiful!!
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Thanks – Do you have peonies in your neck of the woods?
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Lovely photo and sentiment
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Thank you – always a pleasure to join in your challenges!
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Beautiful photo!
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Some years they come and go so fast we don’t even have time for a photo…
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:)
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