February 2011

Macro Monday: Archives Best of 2010

February 28, 2011

Macro Monday posts are one of my favorites. I enjoy macro photography and exploring nature up close. Today’s post is a collection of some of favorite shots from 2010.

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White Clover is GOOD for your Lawn

February 22, 2011

Yes that’s right I have clover growing on my lawn and I am happy about it! Despite what the chemical and pesticide industry wants you to think, white clover is actually good for your lawn. Paul Tukey was here in Houston this past weekend speaking at the OHBA Organic Landscaping and Gardening Fair. He got [...]

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Macro Monday: Something’s Blooming!

February 21, 2011

February blooms are opening with the warm weather these past 10 days. The Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) vine over the backyard fence is dotted with golden yellow blooms. My rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Gorizia’) is blooming too.

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Book Review and Giveaway: Heirloom Bulbs For Today

February 16, 2011

Book Review + Giveaway Contest (Contest Ended 3/15/2011) Bottom Line: I love this book! This is my very first book review and blog giveaway. When my friend Chris Wiesinger mentioned he was working on his first book, I wasn’t surprised. I’ve always known great things were in store for Chris. I first heard him speak at [...]

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Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day: Not Much in Bloom Here

February 15, 2011

After a bitterly cold two weeks here in Houston, there isn’t much blooming in my garden this week. I did manage to capture a few shots at my local nursery this weekend that gave me much needed inspiration. Spring is coming soon! To see what’s in bloom for other garden bloggers visit May Dreams Gardens. [...]

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Macro Monday: Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Photography

February 14, 2011

A collection of some of my favorite macro shots of my monarch butterfly. From early January 2011 until Saturday February 12, 2011 when he was released.

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Monarch Butterfly Update: Freedom Day

February 13, 2011

Freedom! While I’ve become attached to this little guy and would love for him to stay here, I decided to take him where he’d be free to roam through hundreds of blooming native flowers. Buchanan’s Native Plants is a local nursery that specializes in native plants. After the freeze, my neighborhood doesn’t have much blooming [...]

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Monarch Butterfly Emerges: See Video

February 10, 2011

After 6 weeks in it’s pupa stage and during a very cold January….this Monarch butterfly emerged today at 1:31pm. Fortunately, I had my video cam ready to film the big event.

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