Faerieflora's Outbox

Thank you Amy. The perfume from these flowers are beautiful too.

Sometimes... I never leave it out during the night though... I really like this plant, so I dare not leave it for those hungry, slimey creatures to devour.

I would call that a jewel.

Not a pretty picture. I am not freinds with them. They ate all the leaves of my Laburnum tree last year, making it look like a real poor thing. I was picking them off, a number of times, putting them into a plastic bag, and taking them to the woods to free them. I think we need the hedghogs, and thrushes to intervene.

Excellent... Have you noticed a pleasant, sweetish odour comming from them? All this week when I have been near them, I kept getting a draft of it. I noticed it even more this afternoon whilst I was gardening near them. When I get up close to them, I smell nothing. Then the wind gets up, and there it is.

They are not supported, I am astonished they are standing tall after all the high winds last week, and it is even blustery today. It might be due to the fact they are in a sheltered position.

Thank you Jacque...The plant is an Aconite Moonkshood and is very poisonous. Introduced into Britain in the 10th century. It is used in some herble remedies.Though I am surprise how tall it has grown this year. The bees love, Inspite of it's reputation so do I.

Awe-inspiring.

Truly lovely.

*BEAUTIFUL *

I agree Jacque.I think the sky is very beautiful. One morning when I was up really early, I counted five shooting stars. I was well pleased.

JUST * BEAUTIFUL*

This tree is amazeing. It branches spread out in like a weeping willow. You cannot see all of it, as it is far to big. In winter it's appearance is evil, and when you see it, you feel like it could just reach out and steal you away.In spring it's enchanting with fresh new green leaves on it's branches, where birds and squirrels play.There are two of these magnificent trees living in the cemetery just below the woods, where I walk my dog, two minutes from where I live. I believe they could be as old as early 1800s.I am especially fond of trees and there are many in that beautiful cemetery.

Love the colour tones, it is just like a rich fabric.

Thank you Peter. Yes this water Lily enjoys growing in the half barrel filled with rain water, and its inseperable freinds, a colony of Ramshorn water snails, they lay their eggs underneath the the Lily pads each spring. I have had this plant a fair few years now, but within it's first year with me, it put out one flower bud, I was delighted. I watched it grow, and was eager to see it flower. Then one day it opened its beautiful petals to reveal it's glory. Later on that day I went to take a look at it, and too my dismay, the petals were strewn across the surface of the water like confetti. A squirrel had been responsible for the flowers distruction. . . This year I have seen five water Lilies in the half a barrel, and many Ramshorn snails. Oh I forgot, it is also lovely to watch the birds drinking from the water holding on with all their might to it's sides.

Nearly, but not quite ajay.

Your plant is an Agave. In Mexico they make a distilled spirit from the juice called Mezcal. Tequila is made out of the juice from the blue Agave. I have often wondered what Tequila tastes like, have you ever tasted it?

Hi, I purchased one of these plants this year. I was wondering If you are going to leave yours outdoor during the winter months?

Hi Angela, how nice is it being a floral designer? I love art and do paint quite often. The plant is a wow is'nt it. It is a type of Epiphyllum. which are epiphytes in their natural settings, growing on trees, but they are not parasites, so they do not draw nourishment from their hosts. The flowers are massive, and highly perfumed, sadly they open at night, and last only till mid morning. They also produce edible fruits, and the majour plant part has medicinal properties. It is very prickerly though, a few times this summer I have accidently bumpt into it. Anyway, Have a nice weekend.

This gorgeous plant is called Queen of the night. She opens her huge flowers and exudes an exotic perfume. attracting many night creatures, including bats.