Archive for the ‘Gardens’ Category
Little Bit of Yellow
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021Easter and Spring Flowers
Sunday, April 4th, 2021
Solandra Buds and First Flower of the Season
Passiflora Buds and Flower
Amaryllis Opened Pod
More Pine and Pollen
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Popcorn Seedlings
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021I was pleasantly surprised that I now have corn seedlings. I purchased a package of corn seed for use as part of a Thanksgiving card. Even though I attempted to use the seeds in a card, the seeds were still viable.
I ended up using pumpkin seeds that I harvested in 2011.
The lyrics are from a Thanksgiving song that was popular when I was in elementary school.
Lyrics–Henry Alford, 1810-1871
Music–George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
Botanical Interests offer great seed in gorgeously illustrated packets.
Garden Finds
Wednesday, March 24th, 2021How was the hole made? An animal?
Nope, it was the location of a large pinecone.
The pinecone was eaten by some type of animal.
Pine Pollen
The first time I have seen pine pollen up close. It fell into the garden during a windy evening. The trees are roughly 40′ tall.
In the four days it has been on the dining room table, it has opened up more. Its pollen is clearly visible.
Another Pollen Find While Looking for A Seed
Unfortunately the Seed is From a Previous Season
It is still beautiful.
Cymbidium Bud and Blooms
Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
Apple Tree–Pink Lady
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
Power of Plants
Sunday, February 28th, 2021A few days ago I looked out the window and noticed the Iris perfectly framed by a dead Brugmansia. The Iris was left over after transplanting. So, I popped it in the ground in its current location, to enjoy it every time I looked out of the window.
Must remove the dead Brugmansia. It was a cutting that struggled through last year.
The Iris was a gift from a relative in the 80s. It started its journey in Pennsylvania; was transported to Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia, San Jose (CA), and finally to the California Central Coast.
Plants have the power to connect us to people, places, and memories.
A Volunteer
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
Sweet Essence of the Magnolia
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
