10/09/12

Maximilian Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani

I just got this vase for next to nothing.  My Maximilian Sunflowers are in full bloom at the moment so I thought I'd put the vase to use.  Not a bad combo!

10/07/12

TYLER ROSE GARDEN

Yesterday I made a trek out to the Tyler Rose Garden with the Rainbow Garden Club of North Texas.  Not only do they have 38,000 rose bushes, but they also have quite a nice display of annuals and perennials.  It was a nice day that inspired me to get back to work in my garden. This first rose is Artistry, the second is Distant Drums, Eglantyne is next, and lastly Gertrude Jekyll.  

9/18/12

Stapelia gigantea

I looked outside tonight and saw that my Stapelia had finally bloomed.  I've waited two years!  I have to say it does have a creepy factor but ultimately it's somewhere between cool and beautiful!

08/05/12

I was recently a passenger on the roads of western Colorado. These photos were snapped from inside the car.



07/22/12

My wonderful friend Casey made me this beautiful piece of art for my birthday yesterday.  It moves me.

07/19/12

Patio Pots Part II

Here is another corner of my patio.  I have a mix of succulents nestled in this part of my patio that hopefully make good neighbors .  If I could squeeze more in, I probably would!