Friday 24 June 2011

Pink Hydrangeas


This week the hydrangeas in the front garden have absolutely "popped", thanks no doubt to all the wonderful rain we've been having!
So, I decided to show them off and join Beverly @ How Sweet The Sound for my first Pink Saturday.
Before linking up I visited Beverly's blog to check out "the rules" and discovered a delightful way to get to know bloggers I've never met before.


This is Beverly's challenge:
We have a weekly challenge for you to visit the blog of at least one participant that you have never visited before. Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post. Quite a few of you have been done this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants. Thank you for sharing with us.


As I browsed the thumbnail pix, from last weeks particpants, a jug of gorgeous white hydrangeas caught my eye and with just one click I had "met" a new blogger friend.
Pam @ White Ironstone Cottage who is hosting a new weekly gathering which she is calling "Treasure Chest Friday".


Don't you love living in blogland!


Where else can you meet so many interesting people whilst sitting in a comfortable chair, tea cup to hand, dog lying by your feet, looking out at a lovely garden and all without getting dressed up and putting on make up?


I'll be sharing these beautiful flowers also with
Harriet @ Hey Harriet for Shadow Shot Sunday,
The Tablescaper and Seasonal Sunday
and
Mary @the little redhouse for Mosaic Monday.
Bon weekend a tout!

43 comments:

  1. Beautiful flowers! I just love hydrangeas!

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  2. Gorgeous! What a great post for Pink Saturday!!!

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  3. Maggie, the hydrangeas are gorgeous!!! The color just pops off the screen!
    Blogging is a great way to meet new friends. I like Beverly's challenge to visit someone that you have never visited before. Great idea!
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Jane

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  4. I love hydrangeas. Yours have indeed "popped." What a wonderful rich color they have. I'm sure they are stunning in your garden.

    Bon weekend

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  5. I adore hydrangeas! i don't have pink ones but I do have blue and lavender ones. I also purchased a cardinal (red) one but it's has bloomed yet. Never saw a red one, have you? They make such lovely cut arrangements. We also have some oakleaf ones, but I 'm not so impressed with their blooms. I went to the white ironstone blog and love it! Thanks for the tip and have a great weekend.

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  6. Gorgeous presentation of your beautiful florals, Maggie. Mine aren't as bright a pink, will have to try & find one.
    Happy PS weekend ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  7. Both post are very pretty with all the lovely hydrangeas.

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  8. Your hydrangea are beautiful Maggie! I love the pretty pink color:@)

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  9. Your hydrangeas are fabulous....
    I have blue lace cap hydrangeas, but they have yet to open. We have been having some very chilly weather here. I hope they will be open before the end of the month.
    Have a pinkishly beautiful weekend

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  10. Beautiful pink! Our hydrangeas, like everything else are very late this year, and nothing at all like the colour of yours. Ours are either white or blue-ish. I love hydrangeas on the branch or in a dried arrangement.

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  11. Those are wonderful blooms!!! I'm so jealous...mine didn't hardly even sputter into bloom and what did looked awful! So lush and pretty...great pics!!
    Blessings, Doni

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  12. Love hydrangeas too!!!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Hugs
    Charo

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  13. I've almost forgotten they are hydrangeas. They're called hortensia in Holland. Yours are gorgeous as mine are just beginning to bloom. Love the pink, pink, pink! xo Jenny

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  14. Happy PS
    One of my favourite flowers. My parents have them in their garden and I like to press them to use in my artwork.
    Beautiful post.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  15. Happy Pink Saturday, Maggie! Oh, my goodness, your pink hydrangeas are simply divine! I love them and they're one of my favourite flowers. My youngest son just spent three weeks in Paris and Nantes at a Math conference. Enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. your hydrangea is gorgeous, mine that is doing wonderful is by my garden gate! thanks for visiting me!!

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  17. I just adore hydrangeas..mine are open too. Your photo is wonderful.

    Happy Pink Saturday..xo Tami

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  18. Lucky, lucky YOU! The hydrangeas are gorgeous.

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  19. Gorgeous hydrangeas! I do love them! And what fantastic shadow shots for the the day, Maggie! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  20. I miss my hydrangeas this year as my gardener cut them right back!Don't ever do that but it's nice to share yours. Thanks
    JJ

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  21. Thanks for your visit and I enjoyed seeing all your pretty flowers.

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  22. What a glorious show of Hydrangeas! I agree with you, the blogaverse is a great place to meet and share interesting people, pictures and opinions.

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  23. Gorgeous! I sure wish we could grow hydrangeas like that here. My puny little plants didn't even bloom this year. Perfect for Pink Saturday! ~ Sarah

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  24. What a stunning series of hydrangeas. Your captures and mosaics are beautiful. A lovely collection for all of us to enjoy viewing. Genie

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  25. Wow....simply stunning! I especially liked your colorful collage.

    It was nice to visit with you today....If you'd care to drop by and say hi, I'm leaving my Sunday's Link for you---HERE

    Have a glorious week ahead.

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  26. Gorgeous pink hydrangeas! I could look at them all day. Have a delightful week!

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  27. I do love hydrangeas. All my blue ones are out now--I will have to post some pics. Your pinks are gorgeous! I am going to visit your new friend too! Linda

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  28. Beautiful shots! My niece has the most beautiful purple hydrangeas blooming right now.

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  29. Gorgeous! I have been trying to change one of my blue hydrangeas to pink, but I haven't been faithful in adding lime to the soil. You have inspired me with those beautiful pinks! Linda

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  30. Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Maggie. I am so glad you joined us, and I hope you will continue.

    Your hydrangeas are breathtaking. Ours have blue blooms, but they are suffering a bit from lack of rain. We are in desperate need here.

    I am glad you met Pam. She is amazing, and her blog and home are gorgeous.

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  31. Your hydrangea are so beautiful. I have tried twice to grow them and just have not discovered the trick. I enjoyed reading about your meeting Jackie. It is is exciting and new friends are made. Thanks you for visiting my blog. Hope to see you back there soon.

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  32. I just adore hydrangeas too! But I think they grow better in your country than in mine.....Lovely photos.

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  33. So many beautiful mosaics and those pink Hydrangeas are knock-outs!

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  34. Your hydrangea's are beautiful Maggie. I see them in all colors everywhere. Love this time of year . Have a nice week.

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  35. Wow your blooms are magnificent and love they way you did the post!

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  36. Amazing color, Maggie. Hydrangeas are beautiful and so full. And take so well to being cut and placed in vases all over. I still buy them (no longer growing them) and use them often.

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  37. Your pink hydrangeas are just gorgeous. Lovely photos.

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  38. Incredible hydrangeas. I planted some Endless Summer ones. Just waiting for them to grow a bit. How nice that Jackie from Surrey visited with you! Nancy

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  39. It is good to be back at last catching up with your blogging activities, what fantastic hydrangeas. I love the karma of blogging, how wonderful you were able to meet up with Jackie. Oh and by the way, amazing postal service from France to Italy this week, my book arrived today, thankyou so very much and for the lovely card and kind words.

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  40. Pretty isn't descriptive enough for these photos of your flowers. They are really spectacular and make the sweetest mosaic!

    Hope you are enjoying your day!
    Kindly, Lorraine

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  41. Your photos of the hydrangeas are so clever as well as beautiful!

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