Flowers in home gardens

February has been reported to be the hottest month in decades in Singapore. No wonder my bougainvillea has been putting on such a lavish show over the last few weeks. As the weather gets hotter, the purplish bracts of the flowers are turning orangy and brown. Soon they will dry up, lose their brilliance and I will have to cut them off the branches. This kind of bougainvillea does not drop its flowers as they grow old which makes maintaining a clean backyard so much easier. Today's generous feature on my own bougainvillea is the result of great reluctance to visit any park or garden because of the scorching son and the soaring temperatures.

These cockscomb flowers in friend's garden were so pretty that I just had to capture their beauty. Besides flowers she has a water feature and friendly carps in the pond.

A private garden

If, like my friend, you are a patient and meticulous gardener and a lover of plants, you do not have to go searching for peace and serenity beyond the boundaries of your own home very often.

My Garden - Hurray the sun is shining again

What a difference the sun makes to me and to my garden.

A Chinese lady's garden

Yes, I have met my match, indeed I have. Everything growing on this patch of public land outside the house of a Chinese lady is the result of her love for flowers.

Flowers of all varieties thrive under her green thumb. The plants do not grow in neat rows and the garden on first impression appeared unkempt. But I love the look and feel of spontaneity exuded by this unique little garden.
I told this lady that I do not do gardening as it is hard work, preferring to take photos instead. When I asked her for permission to photograph her plants, she was surprised but gave it willingly. I am sure that she was also happy to have met a kindred soul who shared her love for flowers, though in a different way.
See how healthy and cheery these flowers are.
Hibiscus, Bachelor's buttons, balsams and more.