They say to every thing there is a season,
a time,
and a purpose.
So why is this amazing Spring white iris blooming in my Fall garden right now?
Makes me wonder….
I was talking to my dad on the phone yesterday morning (like I do every weekday at 7:05am) and walking around the yard with Charlie checking out the beautiful Autumn day it was going to be. All of the sudden, I caught glimpse of a bunch of white irises blooming in my front garden up against the house. IRISES blooming amidst the browning leaves and dying off summer flower baskets! Irises are one of the early Spring blooming flowers here in Mars. What an unexpected, yet pleasant little gift. Life is so full of surprises.
Cherish the moments.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS Dad said, “I guess I’ll be seeing this on lifeinbetween. You were right, Dad! xo
the creative life in between 
I’ve noticed irises blooming this time of year last fall and pondered hmmm. Double bloomers?
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Good morning Jodi! Love you poem. Did you plant those? Sounds like they a breed called Reblooming Iris. It’s beautiful and you captured such a nice picture of it.
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I think I planted my irises over 10 years ago, and they come back each Spring, but this is the first time I ever noticed them in the Fall. So there is such a thing! 🙂 Good to know. Thanks Ginger!
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I love unexpected happiness. Thanks for sharing your beautiful spring Iris.
Your Dad must be adorable.
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Unexpected happiness is awesome! and Dad is pretty adorable 🙂
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I’m thinking it’s God’s way of convincing you that Autumn can be just as beautiful as spring! :))))) Love! *waves to Dad*
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That is the SWEETEST thought ever, Laura! LOVE IT! (And I’m sure Dad is smiling seeing your wave) ❤
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:))))))
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Beautiful Jodi! They have their seasons mixed up. It sure is a pretty flower. I think you should paint it. 🙂
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Beautiful…flower and insight.
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What an incredible story! Mother I think no longer knows what to do. I have Rose bushes that parts of are going down while other parts are sprouting new growth and buds. I have some Roses blooming right now. Go figure. I have NO clue. Beautiful image, Jodi!!! Love, Amy ❤
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Lovely flower and I was always happy my neighbor’s roses kept blooming right to November.
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It’s magic! 🙂 Well, maybe not, but it’s really beautiful anyway!
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Neato :-).
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So nice! I like your dad’s comment! Same pinch, I do call my dad almost everyday and send him pics of my daily painting as he is in India! 🙂 anyways you don’t know you do awesome photography too! Your photo inspire me to paint Iris one more time 👍🏼
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Sorry text error! I was saying that I don’t know that you do awesome photography too! Please excuse me for typo!
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I have a single beautiful rose that has decided to bloom. Sort of like the last hurrah before winter settles in:)
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Well, we are into spring down here in Johannesburg and my White Irises have just opened also.
My yellow ones are ready to open as well.
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Cool. And we are exact opposite climates. 😝
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What a happy surprise and thank you for sharing it with us! Such a pretty color too – I do hope you paint it! 🌺💖🌺
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Surprises and Blessings!
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Because you were talking to your Dad…rebirth when you least expect it. Just like relationships..:)
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George – that is the sweetest thing ever to say! 🙂 thank you.
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What amazing flowers! wow
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I hope a beautiful card is coming??
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Yes it is! Thanks for sharing. (K.)
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Life takes bloom in the most unexpected places, and times.
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So so true!
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Have a great weekend, Jodi.
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Gardens are a wonderful place to find hidden treasures and unexpected gifts. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful photo of a lovely bloom.
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What a clever flower, discovering this great way to get a starring role in a blog post.
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what a fun way to look at it! 🙂
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They’re a crafty lot, flowers. 🙂
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What a lovely Autumn gift!
I don’t have much of a green thumb but I visit my botanic gardens and saw this little flower I had not heard of before
The autumn crocus. I felt the same way coming around the corner and here was this bit of spring a couple of months before snow.
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I love botanical gardens too!!! Glad you had a sweet surprise. I’ve never heard of Autumn crocus! 🙂
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