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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC – Earth 2 ~

Earth

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~ Tulipa ~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bulb ~

The online dictionary I use defines bulb as “a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants…a plant grown from a bulb.” I just removed these tulips from a planter, and will provide soil, water and light to the bulbs … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~

My vase today features Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’ — a velvet red hybrid tea rose with a classic deep fragrance to match it’s rich color. Rosa ‘Chrysler Imperial’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ and Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’ fill out the arrangement.    ‘Mr. … Continue reading

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~ What’s Blooming In My Garden On Sunday~

Here are a few of the lovelies that greeted me in the gardens today!   Happy Mother’s Day — USA

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Earth ~

This photo is of a poster we purchased in 1970, from the Whole Earth Catalog. I had it mounted on hardboard and framed. It remains an awe-inspiring vision to me. This shot was taken from an airplane above the fertile … Continue reading

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~ American Goldfinch Migration ~ Friday Fliers ~

I spent a couple days with my sister at her home in Corvallis, Oregon, to do more cleanup at Dad’s place this week. Diana is a bird lover too, and her open backyard draws in flocks of American Goldfinch as … Continue reading

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~Wordless Wednesday + WPC Admiration 3 ~

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~ One Word Photo Challenge – Bubbles ~

Now all the colors in a deluxe box of crayons — aka Color Your World is complete for this year, I am jumping into Jennifer Nicole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge. This week the topic is bubbles. These shots are … Continue reading

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~ In A Vase On Monday + WPC – Admiration ~

When was the last time I had both Camelia and Rose blooming at the same time? Heavens, maybe every year, but our roses are a good three weeks early and the Camelia are hanging onto the last of their blossoms! … Continue reading

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Admiration ~

There are many things, qualities and people I regard with respect and approval. Today I begin a series in praise of all the teachers who have guided me through life. It starts with family This was the Harvey Low Clan … Continue reading

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