Why do we call someone who’s shy a wallflower? Given the displays abounding this year, they aren’t your usual idea of a shrinking violet… and indeed that’s another that doesn’t make sense.
Here are a few of ours from this April for you to consider
And as for the tulips. Well, as these show they are rather in your face…
My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
There actually is something called a wall flower. I think it was probably thought to be nothing special, like a faded violet. Your garden is NONE of these things.
Ooooh. So pretty, Geoff. Your garden so colorful and weeks ahead of mine. I can’t wait. What is that white star-shaped tulip? That’s so unusual, really stunning. Your post made me smile. Thank you!
TanGental 
Gorgeous!! Thanks.
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You r garden is a beautiful riot of colour!
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It’s going v well this year
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A beautiful display. Thank you for sharing.
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Pleasure John.
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They all stand up proud
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Yours are looking grand too.
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This is your garden?? It’s beautiful! Wow I love it. Katie
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It is, we’re very lucky.
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Absolutely beautiful, Geoff, at the moment I am a snap dragon .
What are you? 💜
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Chickweed…
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Don’t get cheek with me!
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Ha!
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Looking good!! I’ve often wondered about that very question myself ……. please write a story with explanation!
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Hmm there’s a challenge
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You’re up to it!
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OMG those tulips!
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Quite… they have had a great year
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There actually is something called a wall flower. I think it was probably thought to be nothing special, like a faded violet. Your garden is NONE of these things.
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It is going rather well just now…
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Ooooh. So pretty, Geoff. Your garden so colorful and weeks ahead of mine. I can’t wait. What is that white star-shaped tulip? That’s so unusual, really stunning. Your post made me smile. Thank you!
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I’m no good with names Diane, sadly but they are stunners
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That’s okay. I’m terrible with names of plants too. I’ll do a little research. 🙂
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A tonic for the soul Geoff. Thank you.
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A little splash of something…
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Stunning, Geoff!
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Thanks Pam. It’s getting a lot of attention.
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Wonderful range of tulips. I don’t favor them in our yard, but are delighted to see them in yours. Thanks.
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They are grand for a short period and these days there are so many varieties
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‘In yer face tulips’! Love it! 😀
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Beautiful pictures> 💖💖
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I always love your garden tours. 🌸🌼🌺 Beautiful.
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Delighted to be your host
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Thank you, Geoff. Who doesn’t want to see such beautiful flowers?
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really cool photos!
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Very stunning flowers! Makes the day brighter!
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Jolly good. Always the aim…
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