Showy Milkweed may not be on most people’s radar when it comes to photographing or observing wildflowers. Blooming prickly pears are generally taking center stage at this time. But given their importance to pollinator’s such as Monarch butterflies, I believe they deserve some time in the limelight. Plus they are considered classic American wildflowers. I […]
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This year’s Claret Cup photos were limited due to the continued onslaught of their assault. However, thankfully the Prickly Pears plants saved the day! Apparently these cactus plants do not appeal to the nefarious individuals that insist on decimating the barrel cactus I so adore. Thank goodness for small favors! With discoveries of some new
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As warmer days continue of late spring to early summer, blooming Foxtails begin to take over the xeriscape gardens. With their lanky, green, budding spires, it will soon be a pollen feast for bees. And if there is one thing very obvious, it’s both the Allium AND Foxtail Lilies are very prolific this season. Definitely
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Admittedly I had never thought much of Salsify flowers – that is until I saw the first Purple Salsify at the xeric gardens recently. This was definitely the new kid on the block. I walked by the plant with its purple starry flowers not giving it much attention. But then a gentleman who I had
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The barrel cactus carnage that took place last year was truly devastating. After my beloved cactus plants were all but decimated by human hands, prospects were grim for any photos this season. Ideally Nature’s resiliency would have brought them back from the brink. However, that was not to be. Too much damage had been inflicted
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As the late spring bloom cycle continues into May, big, red Oriental poppies are now on deck. From fuzzy, green bud pods to vibrant blooms, they stand tall for attention in the gardens. Dancing in the morning wind with their tall stems and signature crinkly, paper-like flower petals, these big, red blooms are hard to
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