I love flowers and plants and have them all over the house, both indoors and outdoors. They really brighten up my day :) This is one of my favourite, they are called Bunga Kantan or, Ginger flower or Torch Ginger bud. It can be eaten raw as salad or cooked and normally one stalk will do. A trip to a local night market and I bought a few more, not for cooking but I just the colours and have them at home.
I am happy when my water lilies behave and bloom.
Can you see it? At one time, everyone was crazy over this 'bird' plant, so I had to get one too. Their flowers are shaped like birds.
I dont know the name of this plant but when it blooms, we have two flowers in one, in red and yellow.
Even my rose behaved :)
Happy week ahead !
Lovely blooms M Kate.
ReplyDeleteomg dg i am the first ;0) I always love to see what you have in your garden, so often you have similar plants and flowers to us, with the tropical climate. your beloved water lily is absolutely stunning! Yes I do remember when there only used to be around 6-9 of us, (G included) that used to do sss, it has grown so big, I love to see what T is up to and so many old faces still doing sss. Have a fantastic week ;0) Ax
ReplyDeleteLovely blooms! They speak to us and in a beautiful language :))
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful collection of flowers! I love seeing the different varieties that grow in your part of the world. It took me a second to figure out the birds. I'd love to try the Ginger flower. Is that what it tastes like? Did you ever eat your rose petals or have them in tea?
ReplyDeleteThe bird plant is amazing! And it's interesting about the first plant and how it can be eaten! I've enjoyed this post, sweet friend! I hope you have a wonderful day! ♥
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers! Especially the rose. And I love the lilies too :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers but what interested me was the local "night" market , how brilliant is that. Such a fab idea , is it because of the weather or is there another reason.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well. my leg is recovering and healing , just as it should. xox
oh they are so gorgeous dear. The top two ones are just magic
ReplyDeleteoh they are so gorgeous dear. The top two ones are just magic
ReplyDeleteDAZZLING... *swoon*...Just dazzling, M.Kate! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your beautiful blooms.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I'd love to see that Bird Flower up close and in person. The color of the ginger bud is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Hi M. Kate! So, We, The People who are not in holidays, keep the blogosphere alive... ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!!
Blogtrotter Two just crossed Corsica from North to South. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!!
Not sure how I missed this lovely post. Beautiful flowers M.kate.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a good August.
Love and hugs. xoxo
Beautiful flowers, as always..How are you my dear friend? I have been slow moving on the blog..but trying to get back in the swing of things..
ReplyDeleteAll is well here..How are things there? Have a happy weekend..xoxoRosebud/Carolyn
Bonjour MKate, what beautiful flowers! Selamat Hari Raya aidilfitri for you and your beautiful family, Happy Independance Day, go Merry!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate,
ReplyDeleteDi Mana You?
Selamat Hari Raya. Today I taught my African and aghanistan students, this term. They say ID.
Beautiful blooms.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love looking at those photos.
Cassy from Advanced Guitar Lessons
what lovely flowers.......im such a sucker for plants...and had lots of them in my terrace....unfortunately...had to give them away when i shifted cities....now planning to build up my plants collection again in my new house...lets see!!
ReplyDeleteI'm dreaming & drooling at the thoughts of rojak! Over the causeway, these look like the ones used in rojak dish - are they? Why is it most of yr posts & pics always makes me think of makan?!!!
ReplyDeleteThe ginger bloom has blown me away. Wow!
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