Category: flowers
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Big Sur Artistry
This week the ocean cliffs along Big Sur were alive with color. Unfortunately, the succulents that provide much of this natural bouquet have become targets for poachers, according to warning signs posted by state park officials. An oil painting of the coast wouldn’t look real to observers unfamiliar with Big Sur’s artistry. But the hues…
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Variegated Nasturtiums
I first put nasturtium seeds in the ground in 2011. The result was orange flowers. Depending on how much sunlight struck the flowers, the leaves were big (less sun), or small with lots of flowers (lots of sun). But the flowers were a uniform orange. This year, for the first time, I am seeing variegated…
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Butterfly Irises After the Rain
When the morning sun struck the butterfly irises outside the living room window yesterday, I saw a great photo opp. They were in full bloom–flying as it were. But I waited too long. Rain. Sometimes it was hard, mostly it was gentle. Didn’t matter. The “wings ” became something else, beautiful in their own way.…
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Peruvian Lilies
The peruvian lily or astroelmeria is a popular flower in the Carmel area. Originally from the cool mountain regions of Peru, Chile and Brail, this lily is known for its long vase life–up to two weeks. We have them all over in great numbers this year due to a long rainy season with cool weather.…
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