After the Dwarf Iris have made their mark, and Grape Hyacinths are popping up, Pasque flowers are one of the first herbaceous perennials to bloom in early spring. The Xeriscape gardens continue to come to life with these low-growing, fuzzy, flowering plants. As an early spring perennial flowering plant, it’s low-growing. The plant looks fuzzy […]
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As the Dwarf Iris fade away for another season, the next round of early risers takes center stage in the rocky xeriscape gardens. This is the diminutive Grape Hyacinths which are among the other early spring flowers. Like others, they are a bit slow to rise from their winter slumber given the weather conditions we’ve
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Springtime in this neck of the woods can often feel like a clash of the Titans. With March and April typically being some of the snowiest months, winter is not ready to loosen its grip. WIth that, you never know what you might get weather wise one day to the next. Clear skies with 70°
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While it’s still few week out before the Dwarf Iris make their early Spring appearance (fingers-crossed), I took dive into my photo archives. With a visit to otherworldly landscapes in northwest New Mexico, I thought it would be worthy to share some of this unique photo imagery. I had seen photos of the bizarre nature
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With nothing in bloom till the Crocus and Dwarf Iris come to life in early Spring, having a membership to the Denver Botanic Gardens is a beautiful thing. And with the February Orchids Showcase, it presents an opportunity for a flower photo fix! With so many varieties and colors, there’s definitely some flower eye candy. Some
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A winter walk among snow frosted trees is not for everyone. Friends who are not snow devotees are jonesing for Spring about now. But they’ll have to wait cuz winter has just begun. As a snow aficionado, I could not be more thrilled! Walking in Nature after a winter snowfall is both serene and decadent.
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