Flower Box Window flower boxes are common in Europe. This second floor scene was found in Chioggia, Italy. I found the symmetry very interesting. Thought for the Day: Tidiness is a virtue, symmetry is often a constituent of beauty.Winston Churchill
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Monarch, Sept, 2022 The Monarch Butterflies are plentiful this year, more than I can ever remember. They seem to love the stand of Mexican Sunflowers in my wild flower garden, although the Monarchs aren't bashful about raiding the zinnias either. This was such a welcome sight after many years of just onesy-twosies. I hope this … Continue reading Monarch
2022 There was a bumper crop of sunflowers this year. Thankfully, the Mexican Sunflowers held their own and added some nice contrast. Thought for the Day: Surround yourself with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh, who help you when you’re in need. People who genuinely care. They are the ones worth … Continue reading Odd Ball
Late June and the yard is full of color ... everywhere! Thanks to my wife for this lovely arrangement. Thought for the Day: At my age flowers scare me.George Burns
Florida Palm Trees Just returned from Florida. When the sun is shining, the skies are a brilliant Azure Blue. But, just a few clouds would make the sky more interesting. Thought for the Day: A sky without clouds is like a meadow without flowers.Henry David Thoreau
Remington Remington, 10 week old Golden Retriever, got his first smell of fresh flowers on his first visit to "grandma's house". I think he prefers water fowl. Thought for the Day: Know yourself. Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.Ann Landers
Purple & Orange Mexican Sunflower and Aster can be quite spactacular when they bloom at the same time ... and invade each other's space. These are some of the latest flowers to bloom, giving us one last blast of vivd color before everything starts turning brown. Love it while it lasts! Thought for the Day: … Continue reading Complimentary Colors
wildflowers A new septic tank and laterals tore up the front yard of the Lake house last fall. Using a pollinator mix of 44 varieties, I sowed a large part of the yard in wildflowers this spring. I'm pleased with the results. Thought for the Day: May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely … Continue reading Wildflowers
Gaillardia This flower has been blooming in my pollinator garden for about three weeks now. I believe this is some variety of Gaillardia, but it's totally different in color and size from the "Blanket Flower" I have. This reaches 2' in height, where the Blanket Flower is only about 6". Coloring on the Blanket Flower … Continue reading Gaillardia
Garden Path Somewhat rare today, Hollyhocks were common during the Victorian era, symbolizing ambition and vigor. Hopefully, they will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. They are doing very well this year on both sides of our garden path. Thought for the Day: All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today.Indian Proverb
Peony Petals Peonies are early bloomers, generally around mid-May. They are popular flowers for decorating graves on Memorial Day. By early June the plants have lost their vigor. The stems are sagging from the heavy blooms, the petals are wilting and falling everywhere. What now? Leave it to an 8-year old. Toss them in the … Continue reading Peony Shower
Wasp The blooming flowers are attracting a lot of pollinators. This particular wasp seemed to be more attracted to the wet leaves than the blooming cone flowers near by. Thought for the Day: Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.Seneca
Nice Touch A new year, out with the old in with the new, a new beginning. Forget the mistakes of the past and look forward. Unburden yourself of past mistakes and boldly step forward with a positive attitude. Like the dawn of a new day, I like to think of it as a fresh start. … Continue reading New Beginning
Monet's Grave Claude Monet is buried in the Giverny church graveyard along with all of his children. As expected, the otherwise simple plot is full of flowers. Thought for the Day: My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in the corner of nature.Claude Monet
Nebraska schools open in mid-August now, even the colleges are starting before Labor Day anymore. In Europe, however, September 1st is the "standard" opening day of school. September 1st is almost like a national holiday. Kids dress up, families dress up for formal pictures and escort their kids to school. Flowers are presented to the … Continue reading Back to School
Robert Buchart, pioneer in the growing cement industry, opened a limestone quarry in 1904. As the limestone deposits depleted, Robert's wife, Jennie, hauled in tons of topsoil from their nearby farm to plant flowers. She was determined to turn the giant eyesore into something of beauty. Exotic plants from all over the world were imported. … Continue reading Sunken Garden
September First is a very important and celebrated day in Estonia -- the first day of school. Flower shops lining the old cobblestone streets of Tallinn are very busy. Every child, from preschool age through high school, was carrying a flower or bouquet to their teacher. The students dress up and many are escorted to … Continue reading September First
In the southwest corner of Yosemite NP there is a small town named Wanona, CA. I was doing a bit of exploring, which is a nice way of saying, "I was snooping around". In the back of this broken down abandoned cabin was a field of purple wild flowers. I laid down to get a better … Continue reading Pacific Lupine
I like flowers. I like all plants, especially those you can eat, and not-so-much those that make you itch or sneeze. Like this yellow rose, e.g; beautiful, gorgeous, a sight to behold. But there is a limit to how long I can stare at one plant. Not so with the "plant ladies", who stood in one … Continue reading Two Ladies and a Rose
Anybody know what this flower is is called? I took this picture about two years ago in the flower garden of a local Midwest newspaper columnist. The plant is bush-like, standing approx. 3 ft. high, and apparently does well in full sun. The spike-like bloom is 6-8" long. The photo was taken in early September. … Continue reading What Is It?
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