A bug unknown to me selects the flower that has a little more zest than its partner, or something like that.
Category Archives: flowers
Contrasts
Here’s a Peruvian lily hugging a rusty pole in the bright sun, my idea of contrasts.
The Wandering Nasturtium
I plant nasturtium seeds throughout the year in our “yard”. This easy to grow vine/flower enjoys wandering from its initial starting point.
Reaching Towards…
A rock pulsane reaches towards wildfire sunlight.
Pod City
Despite drought, deer and gophers, our nasturtiums have done well as evidenced by the thousands of pods in our yard. Ok, I didn’t count them, but they are all over the place. Within the next few days I will collect the pods, dry them and bury them in soil in early October to ensure thereContinue reading “Pod City”
Look at Me!
A purple succulent (purple rock purslane) jumped out at me yesterday morning, so I took a photo. True story.
Mule Ears
Mule Ears are flowering mountain plants with large leaves. They certainly brighten up the trails in the Sierra Mountains.
Lacecap Hydrengea
My favorite flowers in the hot summer are lacecap hydrengeas in the shade. These lacecaps are in our front yard, growing among some ferns where they are protected from the blazing sun for most of the day.
Color Mix
Ivy geraniums and nasturtiums combine for this color mix in our yard. Once established these plants need little water.
