Black rose
Crimson roses for contrast
*Julio Iglesias Rose
Do you have any favorite roses or flowers? Thank you very much.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Black Rose for Friday the 13th
Happy Friday the 13th to my fellow Non-triskaidekaphobiaites. In addition to Friday the 13th and the celestial alignment of 4 planets, my black roses are also in bloom. I love unusual roses like these black velvet roses and my Julio Iglesias roses*.
Black rose
Crimson roses for contrast
*Julio Iglesias Rose
Do you have any favorite roses or flowers? Thank you very much.
Black rose
Crimson roses for contrast
*Julio Iglesias Rose
Do you have any favorite roses or flowers? Thank you very much.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Wildflowers for Almost Wordless Wednesday
Welcome for Almost Wordless Wednesday, and I hope you enjoy these photos from a recent hike in Rice Canyon, located in the Santa Monica Mountains.
A seasonal stream created by recent rains.
This might be a California Saxifrage, I am not sure, even with my wildflower guide reference.* Isn't "Saxifrage" a cool word? Those botanists sure have all the fun.)
Desert Lotus clinging to rocks.
Lavender, of which there are some 250 different types. And yes, it smells wonderful, as does the sage and eucalyptus.
Buttercup Bush approximately 8 feet tall.
Golden nugget poppy
Lupine
A glimpse of the semi-wildlife.
Thank you so much for your visit, and what natural beauties have crossed your path lately?
*"Mac's Field Guide to Southern California Wildflowers" because, as pointed out by Are You Kidding Me, accuracy in flower names counts.
A seasonal stream created by recent rains.
This might be a California Saxifrage, I am not sure, even with my wildflower guide reference.* Isn't "Saxifrage" a cool word? Those botanists sure have all the fun.)
Desert Lotus clinging to rocks.
Lavender, of which there are some 250 different types. And yes, it smells wonderful, as does the sage and eucalyptus.
Buttercup Bush approximately 8 feet tall.
Golden nugget poppy
Lupine
A glimpse of the semi-wildlife.
Thank you so much for your visit, and what natural beauties have crossed your path lately?
*"Mac's Field Guide to Southern California Wildflowers" because, as pointed out by Are You Kidding Me, accuracy in flower names counts.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Purple Flowers for Mother's Day
I extend my Mother's Day greetings to you and I hope you enjoy these flowers from my garden.
This is a sterling silver rose, my cousin had this type of rose in the bridal bouquet at her wedding where I met my husband. It has a very sweet smell which I love. To me, a flower without a scent, is like a pretty girl with no personality!
A new addition to the garden this year, I like the relief of white flowers next to the purple.
I love my irises, they are 5 years old and going strong.
Another new addition, they are called "bell"-somethings and are a welcome relief from petunias which bore me. (Sorry, petunia lovers).
This post is dedicated to Anna, a young mother and lover of all things purple, who will be missed this Mother's Day and is everyday.
This is a sterling silver rose, my cousin had this type of rose in the bridal bouquet at her wedding where I met my husband. It has a very sweet smell which I love. To me, a flower without a scent, is like a pretty girl with no personality!A new addition to the garden this year, I like the relief of white flowers next to the purple.
I love my irises, they are 5 years old and going strong.
Another new addition, they are called "bell"-somethings and are a welcome relief from petunias which bore me. (Sorry, petunia lovers).
This post is dedicated to Anna, a young mother and lover of all things purple, who will be missed this Mother's Day and is everyday.
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