Category Archives: My Photos

Mostly my own photos, credit given when not.

Silent Sunday – White Stars

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Wordless Wednesday – Summer Rain

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IAVOM – First Zinnias!

My first zinnias opened this week (Z. elegans ‘Aurora’) and I am pleased with the color, they live up to their name– goddess of the dawn. Accompanying them are gloriosa daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), red/orange yarrow (Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’), anise hyssop … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – Morning Buzz

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Floral Friday – Mauve Poppy

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Wordless Wednesday – Canada Lily

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IAVOM – Summery Yellow and White

To celebrate the sunny days of early summer, a vase of composites– oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare), feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) and white yarrow (Achillea millifolium) are accompanied by white astilbe (A. chinensis), white mallow (Malva moscheutos) and stars of yellow loosestrife … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Indian Pink

Spigelia marilandica

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IAVOM – Penstemon and Honeysuckle

Sweet-scented honeysuckle blooms (Lonicera periclymenum ‘Serotina’ ) tempt both me and the hummingbirds to stop to enjoy a sniff or a sip. Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ is also in peak bloom with its blushing pink, surprisingly furry, blossoms. Also included are a … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – Hosta Leaf Texture with Raindrops

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