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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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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As the bloom cycle continues at the gardens, the beginnings of Allium flowers – also known as Ornamental Onion unfolds. The first to make their appearance later spring are fast-growing, tall Ornamental Onions. These tend to have longer green stems and thinner leaves. The other prevalent variety are shorter and lower to the ground with
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