Zinnias by Rift Vegan
Today, I [re]opened a purple envelope filled with beautiful blooms photographed by Rift Vegan, one of my A Thousand Words pals on swap-bot. She sent the flowers a year ago for “Pink and Purple Awareness,” a swap organized to raise awareness and honor victims and survivors of breast cancer and domestic violence.
Here are her photos with her notes:
“Beauty Berry” by Rift Vegan
This lovely plant is actually native to your area, not mine! They plant all kinds of interesting things at the Rhododendron Garden at Hendricks Park–a favorite place to hike!
“Cosmos at the Community Garden” by Rift Vegan
“Rhododendron” by Rift Vegan
This photo was shot early October last year, so Rift wrote:
Prime time for the rhodys is April, but there are outliers that keep the garden in color all year round.
“Asters” by Rift Vegan
I love asters, but they tend to die when I plant them at my community garden plot. It’s been a few years though. It might be time to try again!
“Pretty” by Rift Vegan
I don’t know what this is, but it’s pretty!
As I read Rift’s notes and tidbits of information, I felt like I was taking a walk with her through the gardens. Along with the pictures, she enclosed a much longer note relating her “pink and purple” stories.
Having lost two sisters to breast cancer and a cousin and acquaintances to domestic violence, these issues are dear to my heart. Of course, the problems cannot be solved with flowers. The flowers are simply a beautiful way to honor their strength and remind us of hope.
Update: Thanks to Darren, the ArtyPlantman, I now know the “pretty” flower is called Osteospermum. Of course, the Arty Plantman would know! Thanks, Darren!
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… simply a beautiful way to honor their strength and remind us of hope.
Yes, let’s keep hope alive. And honor always. 🙂 xoxoxo
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Always…Hugs…
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Beautiful post and awesome photos.
Thank you
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Thank YOU for enjoying them, Christine. Hugs…
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Beautiful pics.
I am not sure if I have told you before but I love the “theme” of your blog.
Breast cancer runs in our family. I have had an annual mammogram since I was 30.
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Aww…thanks. Yes, do take care of health.
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Thank you for raising these issues and honoring their strength.
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Thank YOU for appreciating the post.
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I love them all! Thank you for sharing their beauty!
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Me too! Thanks for enjoying the beauty!
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Beauty for the spirit, and words providing food for thought.
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Thanks! Hugs…
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Beautiful photos Chandra. I think the ‘pretty’ one is Osteospermum.
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Oh, thanks for that. I’ll have to remember to update that info in the post. 🙂
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These photos are beautiful. They look surreal ❤
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I’ll share your compliment with the photographer. 🙂
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