When the Cholla cactus finally bloom it comes with mixed emotions. These bright, magenta pink flowers and the opportunity to photograph them brings tons of joy. However, it also marks the end of the blooming cactus flowers cycle for the season. The Claret Cups, Prickly Pears and the Snow Leopard Cholla have completed their tour […]
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As the blooming cactus continue, photographing Cholla are another favorite. And little by little I’ve been learning about the different varieties of Cholla cactus and their gorgeous blooms. At the local Xeric gardens, I’m blessed with the opportunity to capture images of several varieties. While awaiting the magenta pink flowers of the more well known
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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 never thought much of Salsify flowers – that is until I saw the first Purple Salsify at the xeric gardens. 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 a gentleman I had conversed with at the
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