Category Archives: Flora

Day 318 – Mini Ice Storm?

I think the sprinklers may have inadvertently come on early this morning.  I thought Sweetie had shut them off for the winter, but I guess not. Anyway, I came out to icicles on the rose bushes which, surprisingly, still have most of their leaves.

My side-garden fence had some icicles too.  I really like this shot.

Day 310 – Dried thistles against the sky

Terribly busy day, early sunset now that Daylight Saving Time is over, and then I came home to a sick husband. Rather than stumble around the house and disturb him, I’m posting this shot that I took the other day.  Hope you like it.

Day 307 – Seed Pods

On my walk about the grounds today I was taken with way the afternoon sun brought out the texture of these delicate seed pods. If you look very closely, you can see the dark seed within the slightly open pod. Click on the image for a larger version.

Day 283 – I managed to get outside today!

I’m fascinated by these shrubs. I hope you don’t mind a repeat of them. I just love how the afternoon sun makes them shine.

Edited to add:  A friend came to the rescue and identified this. It is alderleaf mountain mahogany.