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Checking out summer blooms

Flower gardens in Skansen - Stockholm Photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström
We’ve had a start-and-stop summer so far here in Sweden with heavy rain showers; which has been frustrating for us but wonderful for the flowers and shrubs.

Making Midsummer flower garlands

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While running errands today, I stumbled across a mid-mall workshop in Skärholmen where girls were learning how to make their own flower wreaths in preparation for tomorrow’s Midsummer festivities.

Tulip invasion in Stockholm

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Over 800,000 tulips were planted all around Stockholm last October, and they’ve finally sprouted.

Flickr favorite: Öland grape hyacinth


Photo by: jgraham (CC)

Flickr Favorite: Spring smell


Photo: Eugenijus Radlinskas (CC BY)