This year's mutation of the Blackeyed Susan, has the center forming an S shape and almost three series of petals forming. Impossible to photograph in all of it's strangeness. Apparently asteracea are known for producing lots of mutants and this year I have at least three sets similar to this.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Iceberg Rose
I had an idea for photographing some of my flowers at night. It just so happened that there was a full moon that evening, but it wasn't a blue moon.
I love the way the photos turned out and plan on taking more soon.
I love the way the photos turned out and plan on taking more soon.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Trumpet vine
My my, the new flickr made it a little hard to find my blog, but here I am.
I have been working so much in the yard this summer that I haven't been doing any writing though that is about to change.
The new side yard is flourishing thanks to an abundance of water in late spring, a revitalized creek pump, a brand new drip system over there and a good watering schedule.
Even the giant green space so beloved by dogs and the human eye is benefiting from a pretty regular water rotation. As it progresses toward a meadow environment, probably only the paths will be green at this time of year, but we shall see.
The trumpet vine was on the property long before the demolition of the mobile home...planted right up next to the east side of the building. It got a bit of morning sun, and then nothing but shade. No regular watering as far as I know until last year when I took over in early August.
Wow! what a difference...one little one gallon a day dripper, a new trellis and filtered sunshine with a little direct thrown in. It has just about doubled in size. A real joy to behold.
As to the watercolor...Let me just say that practice will be ensuing! Lots and lots of practice!
I have been working so much in the yard this summer that I haven't been doing any writing though that is about to change.
The new side yard is flourishing thanks to an abundance of water in late spring, a revitalized creek pump, a brand new drip system over there and a good watering schedule.
Even the giant green space so beloved by dogs and the human eye is benefiting from a pretty regular water rotation. As it progresses toward a meadow environment, probably only the paths will be green at this time of year, but we shall see.
The trumpet vine was on the property long before the demolition of the mobile home...planted right up next to the east side of the building. It got a bit of morning sun, and then nothing but shade. No regular watering as far as I know until last year when I took over in early August.
Wow! what a difference...one little one gallon a day dripper, a new trellis and filtered sunshine with a little direct thrown in. It has just about doubled in size. A real joy to behold.
As to the watercolor...Let me just say that practice will be ensuing! Lots and lots of practice!
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