French Windowsill

Medieval towns were short on yards.  In fact, they usually didn't have any so if you want flowers, you have to grow them in pots on the windowsill.  And they do a nice job.  Begonias, amarylis and geraniums add bright colors to an otherwise bland house.  

"French Windowsill"     © Kathy Dunham 2010

Geraniums in the Window

Nothing brightens a day like looking out a window with flowers in the window box.

"Geraniums in the Window" © Kathy Dunham 2009

Waiting for the Mail

Mail boxes in Italy are so much more interesting than ours. And I think geraniums are the most popular flower for potted plants.

"Waiting for the Mail" © Kathy Dunham 2009

Roses and Lace

French windowsills in the countryside are alive with flowers. Geraniums and amaryllis were quite popular but I found these dainty roses in the bastide town of Monpazier in the Dordogne region.

"Roses and Lace" © Kathy Dunham 2009

White Geraniuim

A favorite flower of cities in the area where I live is the geranium. They are hardy, bloom prolifically and provide vibrant color contrasts along divider strips and medians.

"White Geranium" © Kathy Dunham 2009