foggy mist billows emanates through countless leaves vast cool covering mysterious veil floating dreams mingling within twilight curtain falls ever morphing sky filled with wondrous light and form gazing southeastward … [Read more...] about Gray Mantles of Foggy Mist Covering Twilight Sky Over Hemlock and White Pine Forest
Deeper Into Green A Monarchy Morphs
Little Monarch caterpillars do not stay little long. Growing strong each day stretching towards one's destiny searching for one's self It may take some time finding a place to feel safe life can then unfold Can you see what does not quite fit in this photograph? To see its story told . . . visit Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. Hidden within all growth reveals inner beauty the curtain rises Throwing off old garb crumpled up caught by jade leaf growth comes from within A … [Read more...] about Deeper Into Green A Monarchy Morphs
Wildflower Flowering ‘In The Pink’ Naturalizing Asclepias
Forms tightly woven sweet filled cups spill into air generous buds full letting go unfurl calyx corolla armor release opening protective layers disrobe revealing pendants alluring fragrance floating mist essence embracing senses engage claws and spurs spread out explosive fireworks pendulous orbs nurture life pink porcelain stars fall wild and native green countless creatures jade delight weed of milky sap imagination inhales expanding open eyes to inner sphere essential cycle return … [Read more...] about Wildflower Flowering ‘In The Pink’ Naturalizing Asclepias
Fiery Orange Rising Reflecting Giving Life
Unusual July Sunrise Just As It Was Middle Meadow Garden American Painted Lady sipping Echinacea Healing Flames Long Awaited FIRST SIGHTING MONARCH BUTTERFLY!!! July 14, 2011 Laying Eggs on Young Milkweed Along the Paths! Milkweed Bugs and Monarch Share Milkweed Sunset Glow Viburnum at Dusk Full Moon Sunrise Solitary Red-eyed Vireo Beloved by Birds Viburnum Berries Soon to Vanish Second Day More Eggs to Lay. First . . . Morning Milkweed … [Read more...] about Fiery Orange Rising Reflecting Giving Life
June Wildflowers for ‘National Pollinator Week’
Twelve-spotted Skimmer Through years of labor fields reclaim flower power wild and native grow Pollinators thrive flying low through drifts of blooms cups await their probe All must be on guard closer examination reveals hidden foes She loves me loves not camouflage in petals white daisy death comes quick Intricate seeds form taking flight into landscapes promising return Beyond blooming life scattering to 'the four winds' onward odyssey 'National … [Read more...] about June Wildflowers for ‘National Pollinator Week’