Around My Yard at Back Creek Landing

 

This year we don't have a lot of goslings - maybe 6 tops.

Last year we had over 20 running through our yard.

We do have ducklings -  five to be exact. 

Lupine's ... What do they symbolize ?

The lupin flower stands for imagination, admiration, and 

overall happiness.  Whether given as a gift or grown in your 

garden, the lupin brings the energy of inner strength to

recover from trauma.  When given as a gift, it tells the

received that a positive outlook leads to the discovery

of new opportunities.

I'm crazy for my Lupine's.  I still have one small Lupine that

hasn't sent up it's flowers yet.

Yellow Peony 

Peony ... What do they symbolize?

Overall, the flower is considered to symbolize bashfulness or

good luck while in China and Japan the blooms mean wealth,

honor and fortune.  Peony flowers are also said to represent 

compassion, making them a strong choice for many looking

for sympathy bouquets.

This peony was the first to open and it's full of blooms.

There are four more bushes that are getting ready to pop.

Sweet Williams ... What do they symbolize?

According to Victorian language of flowers, Sweet Williams

signify gallantry.  It can be of no surprise therefore that the Dutchess

of Cambridge chose to include the white Sweet Williams

in her wedding bouquet in 2011 - in honor of her own

gallant Prince, no doubt.

 Forget-Me-Not ... What does it symbolize?

Forget-Me-Nots symbolize true love and respect.  When you

give someone these tiny blooms, it represents a promise

that you will keep them in your thoughts.  They are also

considered a symbol of fidelity and faithfulness.

I have two Lupine plants that are blooming in the

back yard under the Japanese Snowbell tree.  That

little tree is getting ready to burst into blooms.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.