The smell of spring wafts in the wind. 
Here are a few of the aromatic blossoms in our gardens. 
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Archive for the ‘plants’ Tag
Petal Power: Sweet Scent 11 comments
Flowers On A Sunny Day 12 comments
After all the much-needed rain, we have a sunny day! Brightly colored flowers are finally in bloom in our gardens.
Barely visible is a tiny spider hiding from my camera.
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Time To Bug Out Photograghy: February 20 comments
Details matter. Nature’s attention to the insect world never ceases to delight.
While chopping firewood, the strange-looking larvae start to drop from holes in the center of the hickory tree. The birds seem to relish in the special winter delicacy as if someone lifted the top off an aromatic pot of soup.
The hidden larva is from the Cerambycidae family. The Round Headed Borers larva is a new species for me to observe.
The orange spots add great color.
The various sizes do not matter to the birds. A tiny wren took flight and dropped the fatted larva food about five times before settling in to eat.
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Bright Green Cocoon: Crab Spider 8 comments
It seems cocoons are in season. 
I notice a bright green cocoon on the back of a dead plumeria leaf. 
In October I took the only picture I have of a crab spider. I wish the details of the spider herself were more visible.
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Japanese Persimmons: A Magical Fruit 43 comments
Yesterday I tasted my very first Japanese persimmon. 
This colorful fruit rules! I have never seen such large persimmons. You have to taste one of nature’s best desserts.
The tree bows to the ripened persimmons. 
The ants can have this persimmon for themselves.
Thanks to our vet for sharing his bounty of yummy fruit! Dr. John you rock! 
Dr. John and his staff have a neat office pet that allows me a photo or two.
Lucky little lizard!
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Ladybug & Butterfly 4 comments
Nature is all around us.
The morning rain waters our young poplar tree and the lady bug.
The white butterfly is beautiful.
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Pom Pom Cypress: Loves ice water Leave a comment
A friend gave me a bedraggled pom-pom cypress in January 2012. After pruning off the dead parts the tree looked sad.
I decided to experiment. I started chilling water in the fridge and adding ice cubes to the top of the soil. My thinking is the roots will stay cool and happy.
The growth is slow. I see light blue tips beginning to peep out from the tree.
I am icing the pom-pom cypress early in the morning and watering with ice-cold water in the evening. I am completely going on instinct with this tree. Wish the pom-pom luck!
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Giving Tree: The Red Mulberry 10 comments
Mother Nature provides. 
The red mulberry tree in our yard is laden with fruit.
The grass offers a cushion for the fruit upon descent. I carefully manuever around the yard to gather breakfast.
The mulberry tree is one of the top seven most-important plants for numerous birds species. I have witnessed birds fall out of the tree. The squirrels and rabbits enjoy the sweet fruit as well.
A cup of mulberries has only 60 calories. They are rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins K and C, potassium, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
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Thorns & Flowers 3 comments
I found a pretty pic while taking a break from rock-work.
The flower is dainty and fragile in blossom but has a omninious thorny stalk to protect its beautiful diginity from the elements.
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Friday Outside 9 comments
Friday started with a rainy morning perfect for pictures. 
My irises are in full bloom. 
The smell of honey suckle lead me to this pic. 
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