Namaqualand Spring Flowers

Something magical happens around August up the West Coast of Southern Africa. Normally arid and dreary, the landscape becomes alive with color after the winter rains. Every year, the feast is subtly different. Some years, the carpet of wildflowers covers everything. Some years, it's more subtle, but equally compelling. This year, an early warm spell in July brought nature's splendor out for an unseasonable early display. Where are the flowers today? Is it still worth your time (and gasoline) to drive out to catch a glimpse of those famous Namaqualand daisies? Follow this group for tips, updates, and special flower-themed events in the region. If you can't make it this year, bookmark this group for future reference and try again next year. Meanwhile, you can still enjoy the spectacle vicariously through the photos of other visitors. 

Members: 8.9k, at the time of writing.

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Dandelion Appreciation Society

There is something absolutely irresistible about dandelions that calls up memories of the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature. If you are looking for a daily dose of that wonder in your social media newsfeed, then this is the perfect Facebook group to scratch that itch. The vast majority of posts here are visual in nature, featuring photographs, art and inspirations focussed on the humble dandelion in her many guises. Here and there you will glimpse fairies or woodland creatures, and there is also an info-graphic on the health benefits of dandelions. 

Members: 71.6k, at the time of writing.

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Photo Credit: Herbert/HG Fotografie at Pixabay. 

Dreams Cottages and Gardens

With spring in the Northern hemisphere officially starting in a few days with the equinox, it's probably a good time to start thinking of gardens and flowers. And, oh yes, this Facebook group does have plenty of flowery images to share - mostly homegrown in this space. There are also veggie gardens, formal gardens, large gardens, cozy gardens and far more than gardens to behold. Waterwheels, for instance. Because, what is more magical that an eternal-motion water feature. Also expect pewter, old fashioned kitchens and freshly baked bread - no, you can't smell it, but it that scent does seem to almost waft off the page. If you are in the market for quaint structures, rural bliss and anything cottagecore, visit soon and visit often. Contains cats (of course). 

Members: 948.3k, at the time of writing

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Flowers

Yeah, its spring in time in the northern hemisphere, and although I'm shivering south of the equator, I can always look at pictures and pretend. There are over 700 images of flowers - a true feast of colors - in the gallery. You will also find plenty of links to other flower-related resources on the internet.

What's great about this group: celebrate the budding of new life.

Update (28 October 2023)

There is a Facebook group called Flowers, which can be found here. I'm not sure if it's the same one.