I went to my parent’s house recently to visit and discovered the hydrangeas were in full bloom. I never realized how many plants and varieties they had in the garden. Such a visual treat! Enjoy! *Tina
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Photography Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens Part VI
Compared to the Huntington Botanical Gardens, the Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street are more on the intimate side composed of 23 acres. Filled with pocket gardens, you are constantly surprised by what you will find around the next bend. This concludes my tour of the Denver Botanic Gardens. Next week, more of our trip…
Maple Magnificence
A few months ago, we experienced a hard frost in Southern California. It happens periodically and most often, tender plants are damaged and sometimes killed by these extreme temperatures. We thought our Japanese maple didn’t survive the event. It was covered with dead leaves that were clinging to the branches. I left it alone and…
Mr. Grasshopper
My dahlia bulbs have broken through the soil and are sprouting. While I was weeding around them, I came across Mr. Grasshopper. He was having a grand time and not fazed at all that I was taking his photo. Their activity is at their lowest in the morning so that is when I need to…
Gorgeously Green
I thoroughly enjoy my morning walks because I can view the blossoming of spring. I spotted these lovely little flowers on a plant in a yard designed with low maintenance perennials. Beauty can be found anywhere. All gardening is landscape painting. – William Kent *Tina
Delightful Daffodils
While I was out on my morning walk, I spotted these beautiful daffodils. A small patch in the parkway next to the sidewalk in my neighbor’s garden. I hope this little bit of sunshine brightens your day. Enjoy! *Tina
Hydrangea Beauty
Last month, I had beautiful hydrangeas on display for my husband’s 50th birthday party courtesy of my mother’s garden. After about a week, they had all dried even though there was water in the container. This is common for this species. I took the best specimens and arranged them in several vases. Can you believe…