This is a sample bloom from those in a row of magnificent young dogwood, located behind the block of buildings just east of the Arcata Plaza. Undoubtedly being missed by many a dogwood lover, I'm giving away their hiding place.
Monday, April 30, 2007
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
Tulip In Morning Sun
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I took this shot in early morning, just as the sun was coming out from behind the trees. The shadow patterns are from the petals on the opposite side of the tulip.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Majestic Cherry Trees Of Trinidad
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If you're lucky enough to take a walk through Trinidad right now, you will see small, tidy houses (some historic) set on quiet streets lined with these Kwanzan flowering cherry trees. Double-blossomed and in full bloom for the next few weeks, they are spectacular. Especially against a clear blue sky.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
In The Pink
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For the life of me I can't remember the name of this flowering shrub. If anyone has a clue, will you help me out?
It grows along side an old road cut between our house and studio and has a variegated variety growing next to it with paler pink blossoms.
It will be covered with blossoms and bees until the end of May.
I'm sure the name will come to me - most likely in the middle of the night.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Deep Pink Rhodies
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Sitting just next to the luscious red Rhododendron, these begin blooming about one week later.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Iris Douglasiana
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The beautiful, native Iris douglasiana, or Douglas Iris, is in full bloom on the north coast. And, as it happens, in my garden. Lucky me!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Burning The Blackberries
Friday, April 20, 2007
A Sweet Pea Of A Wisteria
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"It's my favorite." I'm sure I say this about every flower that opens in my garden. Truth be told, they're all my favorites; some more than others. This is one of the "more" variety.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Early Spring Clematis
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Clematis Apple Blossom "armandii" intertwines with my equally apple blossom-like pink rose, which is not yet in bloom, just on the other side of my office window. This time of year I look out through a peaceful tangle of green and pink.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Gala Apple Blossoms
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Spring's promise of Autumn's apple pie.
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Monday, April 09, 2007
Snails In Shade
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The only shady spot in this garden bed was on the north side of a post. I never thought of snails as being clever. Actually, I still don't.
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Saturday, April 07, 2007
Red, Red Rhododendron
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The first to bloom each Spring in my garden, this Rhodie lives, beautifully, just outside my office window.
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Sea Anemones
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Taken at very low tide on 4-3-07, Old Home Beach, Trinidad.
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Monday, April 02, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Kiss The Sky
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Spring, Winter. Winter, Spring. The weather can't seem to make up its mind. Today the sky began gray and now it's blue. One day rain, the next day sun, the next day rain. Only the daffodils are undaunted.
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