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ninety something green thumb (PIP)

My brother's next door neighbor is an elderly gentleman somewhere around 97 or 98 years old. He grew up on a farm and as far back as I can remember (my brother now lives in the house that used to be my parents') he was the go-to person in the neighborhood for anything you needed to know about planting, growing, and generally caring for a vegetable garden. Since his wife died, a few years back, he also takes care of the flowers in the front yard, with equally spectacular results. Please meet his beautiful pink hollyhocks, thriving in the summer sun.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday!
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Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Both of your pictures are beautiful Annalia. Your brother's neighbour has reached a great age and I'm sure it delights him to be the "go-to" gardening expert!
Such pretty pinks and superb detail.
Sunday greetings.
3 years ago

Berny said:

so beautiful colors!
3 years ago ( translate )

cammino said:

Herrliche vergängliche Schönheit!
3 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

So Beautiful!
3 years ago ( translate )

Dominique 60 said:

ho .... tres joli !!
3 years ago

HappySnapper said:

The veins in the petals stand out nicely on this delicate pink shade, lovely shot Annalia
3 years ago

José Manuel Polo said:

Magnifico encuadre y enfoque de la malvarrosa con el fondo y detalles también en la macro.
3 years ago ( translate )

J. Gafarot said:

I like the story as much as the flower, Annalia
3 years ago

ColRam said:

Une fleur rose sublime et bien captée
3 years ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

A lovely floral image Annalia, his interest in growing things and the exercise it provides must contribute to his long life. It interesting that you say green thumb here would would say he has green fingers
3 years ago

Andrea Ertl said:

Wunderschön.
3 years ago ( translate )

sea-herdorf said:

Eine wunderschöne Stockrose, Annalia.
Scheinbar hat der ältere einen "grünen Daumen".
Freundliche Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende
Erich
3 years ago ( translate )

Anto & Pier said:

Super!
Buona serata, Anto & Pier
3 years ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

.....wunderschön ist diese Farbe der Blüte liebe Annalia,sehr schön aus der Nähe fotografiert:))

.......wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
3 years ago ( translate )

Gabi Lombardo said:

sicuramente l'interesse e la cura per i fiori tiene in vita questo arzillo signore, che dimostra di avere un pollice super verde!
3 years ago ( translate )