Flower of the Day – Fake Flamenco

2 Blooms or not 2 Blooms?

Best year for our peony shrub in a decade! Due to Nature’s rain and snow? A few sprinkles with the hose? Not sure what makes abundant blooms. Was it too dry past years? Pruning too much in the autumn? Well, in 2023 we are very happy to see it flourishing after the scant two bloom […]

bilingual, En español, Gardening, photography

3 in a Sea of Tranquility

Gardening; my internal compass resets from the pull of the earth beneath my feet. 3 en un mar de tranquilidad. Jardinería; mi brújula interior se reinicia por tener la tierra bajo mis pies. Gardening gives methe tranquility to livethe day’s etcetera. –Rebecca Cuningham, 1 May 2023 Jardineríame da la tranquilidadsuelto etcétera. –Rebecca Cuningham, 1 mayo […]

Nature, photography

3 Small Iris Add Pizazz

Our Siberian Iris emerged from their slumber. That means our daffodils are soon to awake. Here is the latest garden report: More crocus! Scilla Siberian Iris Vinca May Apple Tulip Leaves Which color do you guess the tulips will be?¡Olé! –Rebecca PS How’s your ode to an octopus? Or sea shanty for a starfish? See […]

Nature, photography

Color Before the Snow

We saw several little crocus on our walk before the snow. They’re wrapped up in a blanket now. Which color is your favorite?¡Olé! –Rebecca This post is part of Cee’s Flower of the Day, Whatsoever is Lovely by XingfuMama. #FOTD

Gardening, Nature, photography, The Americas

Midwestern Orchid Escape: Armed with a Phone

My phone camera has been a great boon to practicing my photography. I take pictures every day, up to triple digits for subjects that pique my interest. I still have a lot to learn, but hanging out with photography bloggers online is training my eye. I’m framing my photos differently and finding new angles of […]

Gardening, Nature, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

Championship of the Orchids

Confession; I was not making guacamole Sunday afternoon, or cheese dip, or bratwurst for US football fans. I was hanging around the Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Gardens for the annual orchid show. This is my favorite photo taken Sunday with my phone camera. Tuesday I’ll post a few favorites from my Canon Rebel SLR. ¡Olé! […]