The Interloper
A pretty, new-to-me, bird showed up in my yard but someone wasn't too happy to share.
Wildflowers in the Landscape
Discovering native plants in my landscape and making identifications with the help of blogging and Master Gardener friends.
A love Affair
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How do I love thee, let me count the ways, or at least, let me count (and show you) the number of Japanese Maples in my garden.
Encroaching
Downtown Phoenix has filled a vacant lot with sunflowers until construction begins. Read more about the innovative Valley of the Sunflowers.
Fresh cut flowers from the garden
A basket of roses and peonies gathered from the garden.
As Cherries Bloom
We see these pretty trees blossoming with all its glory in spring here in B.C. But, did you know that there are lots of its varieties?
Flowering Succulent
Flowering succulent in a pot at the garden center in Half Moon Bay, California
Romancing a Tiny Greenhouse
Adding charm to a backyard greenhouse using a few unexpected items, such as plastic garden edging and candelabras!
Titmouse, February 2012
My husband is the gardener in the family. I prefer taking photos of the things he grows, as well as the critters who visit our yard.
Geranium bloom March 2012
I brought the geraniums inside to winter-over on the windowsills and this little bloom caught my eye.
Daffodils return to Filoli
1 million daffodil bulbs planted at Filoli near San Francisco. Yes, the Dynasty mansion!
A Crocosmia for the North
Crocosmia 'Distant Planet' is supposed to be exceptionally hardy - this next summer will tell the tale.
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