Springtime in Jerusalem is a garden-lover's dream!
Aloe polyphylla
Spiral aloe
Tracheelospermum jasminoides
Star jasmine on our walk to coop
Origanum vulgare
Oregano in an olive grove
Olea europaea
Or is it olive trees in an oregano grove?
Phoenix canariensis
A date palm watches over a chapel nearby in Bethlehem
purple Lobelia erinus play a supporting role, playing their drama in our chiropractor's courtyard
Pelargonium hotorum
On the roadside. And in balconies. And in a pot on my balcony.
Geraniums of all kinds, in all colors, are everywhere.
Jasminum mesnyi
Primrose jasmine
I found this at the Garden Tomb. No idea what it is but I like it.
Nymphaea alba
White lilies in front of the National Aquarium
Ammi majus
Large bullwort in every abandoned field
Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage) tries to outshine a planting of
Tecoma stans (Yellow bells) on my walk to the grocery store.
Passiflora foetida
Passionflower
Cyclamen persicum
Alpine violet
Rosa hybrida
Tea roses on our way to Tovi's birthday dinner
Rosa chinensis
Roses across the street from the Old City's New Gate
... and roses along the front gate of our house.
Roses were made for Israel.
Gianninica Adorabilfolia
"Peanut"
The cutest flower of them all.
Loving my springtime walks. Thought I'd share it with you.
