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Welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada- the Gambling Capital of US and the City that never sleeps! So, what has this city have to do with this site. The answer is none. I just love the photo, I took during our vacation to this city a couple of years ago. In this site, you will find articles from my autobiography, global warming, senior citizens issues, tourism, politics in PI, music appreciation and articles about our current experiences as retirees enjoying the "snow bird" lifestyle between US and the Philippines. Your comments will be highly appreciated. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on infringement of your copyrights. Cheers!

Thursday, April 15, 2021

It Is Spring Time-It is All About Flowers

 

Rafflesia Arnoldii: One of the two largest flowers in the world:Photo Credit-You Tube

Do you know what is the largest flower in the world? How about a list of the most expensive flowers? How about a list of top twelve most beautiful flowers in the world. According to the recent article here are the twelve most beautiful flowers in the world. Passion Flower, Gazanias, Plumerias, Dahlias, orchids, tulips, calla lilies, water lilies, clematis, magnolias, Bird of Paradise and Roses. 

 


All the above twelve most beautiful flowers with the exception of the water lily , I have grown and cultivated in my gardens in the Philippines ( Chateau Du Mer, Marindque) and also here in US ( Bay Area, Sacramento Area, Central Valley of California, Kansas City, Missouri and Silver Spring, MD). 

Not in the top twelve list, the flowers that I have cultivated are Camelias, Peonies, Hibiscus,  Bougainvillas, Hydrangeas, Geraniums, Azelias, Rhodondendrons and Begonias.

Here's a video of the largest flower in the world- Rafflesia arnoldii.


Here are 3 videos for the most expensive flowers in the world




Meanwhile enjoy this photo of my Clematis, Azeleas and Peonies in the Front Yard of our Residence in Silver Spring, MD, 1994


and some of my orchids in the Philippines in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer


 


 

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