Month: November 2020

Sparkle and Splash

| Flower Roberts

What is it about water movement that mesmerizes?

I could have sat by the crown fountain all afternoon

listening to the sounds and watching the glistening spray.

As a science teacher, I referred to water as the miracle substance

because of its properties as a solvent and its three phases at natural temperatures.

There is more to water than physics can explain.

It’s movements and reflections are more art than science.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has a water show going on

even when the flowers are taking a break.

The many fountains, pools and canals deserve their own attention.

The afternoon sun gave the splashes plenty of sparkle.

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Twisted Twigs

| Flower Roberts

We visited Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, North Carolina today.

I was especially interested in a new artist installation that I had not seen.

‘The Magnificent Seven’ is by Patrick Dougherty.

This Stick Work piece was big enough for folks to walk through and play in.

I think it is a lovely addition to the garden.

FLOW at the Stowe

(More to come water features, planters, a magical tree and anoles)

A Hidden Gem

| Flower Roberts

I went on another adventure today,

deep in the mountains, across several creeks, through three locked gates.

My uncle Jim lead us to this hidden gem of a hide-away.

I have dreamed of such a place,

by a stream

Mr. Flower

with a fire pit

and a porch.

An outhouse was never part of my dream, but this one is dreamy.

It even has art inside.

I do believe there was magic here. ( I mean in the area, not in the outhouse)

The person who built this and I should be friends.

We have dreams in common.

We may know some of the same fairies.

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Life on a Limb

| Flower Roberts

Zeta threw down a lot of limbs last week.

It is always interesting to look at what has taken up residence on the dead wood of a tree.

These life forms get heavy with rain, then the wind stresses the limb to the point that gravity wins.

Here is a limb full of life.

It is covered with fungi and lichen.

The fungi here is called a jelly.

The lichens are grouped by their form.

They can be crustose, foliose of fruticose depending on whether they appear crusty, leafy of fruity.

If you would like to learn more, use the link below.

https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/beauty/lichens/gallery/index.shtml

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