My three passions are purple, red and wild.
These flowers are so complex.
I am fascinated by their structure.
The insects love them, too.
The Hummer loves the red.
FLOWER loves her vines.
My Three Passions
If I Had Wings
If I had wings, I would have two sets.
They would be shiny, but sturdy.
The veins would be silver. The film between would be clear as glass.
I would be able to fly up, down, sideways, backwards and also hover.
My wings would work in tandem and independently, so I could do tricks in the sky.
I would fly fast and fly far until I found a lovely garden full of flowers.
Then I would land on something pointy and pose for pictures.
I would smile with my chitinous teeth
and look at the camera with my 30,000 lenses.
FLOWER dreams of being a dragon fly.
Bugs and Bunnies
I am surrounded by cuteness.
Most people think bunnies are cute,
but I think bugs are also cute.
I think it is precious that something so tiny is busy doing its job in the garden.
The bunnies, however, do not seem the least bit concerned
with doing anything productive.
I guess when you are that cute, you don’t need to concern yourself with a purpose.
I guess their cuteness is their purpose.
I wish I were that cute!
FLOWER/Bunny Stalker
My Little Aloha
I love Pineapple Lilies/Eucomis.
If you don’t have enough space for these beauties,
try a little Aloha lily instead.
They are perfectly happy in a pot.
Keep them watered with a weak fertilizer.
I love their little pink “pineapples.”
FLOWER
Art on Every Leaf
I love all Elephant Ears/ Colocasias.
I have many varieties.
My favorite is Mojito.
Every leaf is a different mosaic of blacks and greens.
No two leaves are alike.
Even the tiny leaves have beautiful patterns.
They thrive in shade or partial sun. They love water.
So lovely. So easy.
Mix it up with a Mojito.
FLOWER
A Castle For Wine
There is a castle in Napa Valley, California.
If you can’t travel to Tuscany, you can get a taste of Italy at the Castello di Amorosa.
I felt like I was back inside the walls of Volterra
with all its stonework
and iron dragons.
Standing guard are knights in not-so-shining armor.
The Great Hall walls are covered with colorful frescoes of
queens, kings, and fair maidens,
flowers and birds.
Below the tunnels are full of cold, aromatic barrels of wine.
Glistening and tasty wines
with magical names like La Fantasia and Simpatica.
What started as Dario Sattui’s dream is now a delight for all who visit.
FLOWER
A Lighthouse on a Different Shore
I have been inside many lighthouses on our Atlantic coast.
This is the first lighthouse I have visited along the Pacific.
The Point Reyes Lighthouse was full of surprises.
I am used to spiraling steps going UP into a tower on a flat sandy shore.
In Marin County, California you must climb DOWN more that 300 steps
to get to the lighthouse, which is located about halfway down the rocky cliffs.
I must admit that I waited high on the windy cliffs and took photos,
while the rest of my party descended into the lovely, red-roofed structure below.
Mr. Flower took the photos of the inside for this post.
I always appreciate travelling somewhere new to see different sights.
It makes me see everything with fresh eyes.
The FLOWERS on the move.
The Best View of the Valley
Rutherford Hill Winery.
Thanks for the tip Surreyfarms.
This place is a dream!
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So Close and Yet So Far.
I have spent the week in a lovely hotel.
Across this busy highway is a fabulous plant store.
I can not legally drive the rental care.
I am not allowed to cross on foot, so….
I have begged rides across. HA.
FLOWER finds a way!
