We’ve lived in Madison for nearly twenty years now. I’ve begun gardening since we’ve moved here, at 43 latitude. Many plants are the same as where I grew up in 44 latitude Minneapolis. Still, there is so much flora to learn! Hiking at Pheasant Branch last weekend, I saw pink flowers I didn’t recognize. I […]
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FOTD: Echinacea and Friends
The geese are unsure of my intentions. They sense I want to capture them, although it is only their image I wish to detain… I can hear them say, “Run, humans with cameras!” ¡Olé! –Rebecca PS Three element poems already in, post yours by Sunday to join us! –R This post is part of Cee’s Flower […]
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Flower, Who’s Your Bestie?
In the summer, I love taking flower photos, looking for new angles. Luck can provide a flower and friends photo. Here is a phlox variety unique to our garden, thanks to its bestie bee. Flor, ¿quién te ama? En el verano, me encanta tomar fotos de flores, buscando perspectivas nuevas. La suerte puede proveer una […]
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Flower of the Day: 4 August
Secret Garden treasures hidden underground for sixteen years! Bulbs resurrected after last fall’s replanting, shown as part of Flower of the Day. Time traveling flower bulbs through the portal of the earth could be part of the August poetry challenge! Poets have until Sunday to enter their verse. Cee what nature photographers are up to. […]
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Last on the Card – July 2022
Featuring the last pic on my phone from last month: Photo challenge by Bushboy’s Blog, last photo on the card from July.
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Olbrich Home Garden Tour, Part 3
Part 3; the final stretch for the Olbrich Home Garden Tour. The second day of the tour my friend and I drove south to Oregon, Wisconsin once more. First, we visited a well organized flower farm. Each area around the house was arranged with care. The gardens along the side of the house were decorated […]
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Fake Flamenco 