Showy milkweed plants are a bit of an unlikely subject one would seek out to photograph. The plant itself with its broad, velvety, green leaves is not necessarily a standout. However, as I learned, Milkweeds are considered classic American wildflowers. Before they undergo their unique transformation to alien looking pods, their nubby pink buds given …
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Flowers and plants exist in a constant state of transformation and transition. The flowers, blooms and blossoms they produce are magificent. But the by-product of their flowering state brings about interesting elements as well. The seed heads they leave behind can be just as interesting as the flowers themselves. So this post is aptly named: …
Showy Milkweed in another flora subject matter that I did not think I’d be photographing. About the same time you see the start of Foxtail Lilies, you see the beginnings of these plants. With their broad green leaves they’re hard to miss. In select areas they appear to be quite prolific. You’d think you’d see …
Nothing spells late spring than the explosive blooms of vibrant, big red poppies! With their paper-like looking flower petals, they are a favorite in most spring time gardens. Apparently gardeners can choose from annual poppies grown each year from seed or perennial poppies that come back from underground roots each year. In the case of …
The Pasque flower transformation has begun! And it’s a unique sight indeed! The wondrous, colorful spring tulips are now winding down. Our late season snow, cool temps and moisture appears to have produced a bumper crop. Even the grounds-keepers of my fav garden to photograph noted the abundance of botanical and wildflower tulips this year. …
