I was given a few pieces of this epiphyllum years ago.
It has grown slowly.
It hangs in my sewing room among the drying laundry during the winter.
In the spring, it gets moved into a Crepe Myrtle.
It is stingy with its blooms, but each is spectacular.
The bloom is lovely from every angle.
I see why it is called an “orchid cactus.”
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I blog about these same poppies every May. I hope that continues.
My poppy population gets smaller each year despite my efforts to save and share seed.
I would hate to lose these treasured flowers from an old friend who is no longer here.
Bill Troutman gave me these seeds decades ago.
The singles bloom first, only a few doubles have appeared so far.
I cannot imagine a more beautiful plant, bud, bloom or seed pod.
This is one of my most valued plants.
I hope it will continue to dazzle me every spring forever.
I have been telling folks that my daddy has been sending bluebirds to check on us.
It makes my friends smile, but I doubt they believe me.
Two evenings ago, while I was sitting in one of my “Spy Chairs” here comes one of daddy’s bluebirds.
It perched in the tree about eye-level to me and my camera.
Then there was a blur and another tiny bird perched beside the bluebird.
I thought it was a humming bird that I had been taking photos of earlier.
When I downloaded my photos and zoomed in I saw it was a warbler instead.
Maybe daddy is trying to tell me I need some new glasses. Ha!
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Eco-print; feijoa leaf on silk. Image: Su Leslie 2019 This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge ask us to focus on the details, so I’m going to take you on a wee journey through a very cool fibre art process I learned recently. This is not a lesson in technique (I’m a total novice here), but a […]
It’s all in the detail — Zimmerbitch
There is no finer flower than a double peony.
The singles may produce many more blooms,
but every double bloom is a delight.
The blooms need to be supported, especially during rains.
They are worth all the work.
I love everything about every one.
My favorite blooms late so you will have to wait for her.
She demands her own grand entrance, just like the famous actress she is named for.
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The rainbow of colors has started in the iris beds.
Pink was first as Persian Berry bloomed early in April.
Thunder Echo was second with its deep burgundy edges and tan frilled top.
Taco Supreme joined the group yesterday.
Little Much has been set apart so as not to be crowded by others.
Banana Frappe burst out brightly this week.
Just this morning Night Affair opened its hatch to guide pollinators to its treasure.
These are the colors of my Iris Rainbow on this lovely April morning.
My garden blesses me over and over.
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Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’ surprised me today.
It burst into flames in the bright spring sunshine.
This variety of ice plant loves to nestle against rocks and creep into crevices.
It looks perfectly happy along the stone wall.
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If I dreamed up a tiny plant, it would have striped leaves and tiny dusty-plum-colored flowers.
I do not have to pretend this jewel of a plant exists.
It is really growing all over my garden.
Tucked under planters, beside rocks, between roots.
Tiny little Ledebouria cooperi ‘Jessop’ is a dream come true.
All it needs it a place where it won’t be stepped on.
My ‘Jessop’ is lowly, lovely and dearly loved.
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