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Gloomy Day on Wall Street

August 8, 2011
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Remember that during these difficult financial times it helps to connect with nature. The little tadpoles in my pond have no idea what is going on in the financial world. The birds, butterflies and bees are going about their day just like any other. Take a deep breath and exhale. Enjoy the flowers.

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My Photography and Native Plant Selections in Print

July 5, 2011
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What a delightful surprise to see my photographs and comments in this Summer Gardening article in the July 2011 issue of Houston House and Home. Check out page 48-50. Click on the image to view a PDF version.

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Rosarian Needed: Can You Identify this Rose?

May 17, 2011
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I bought this rose about 9 years ago and it has been planted in this clay pot ever since. I occasionally add some compost as a top dressing, and toss in a handful of organic fertilizer a few times a year. I never spray it or treat it. I water it deeply when it needs [...]

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Macro Monday: Blue Boy Vine

April 11, 2011
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The verdict is in. Thunbergia battiscombei, also known as Blue Boy, Blue Glory, Clock Vine is a winner in my garden. It has survived the past two winters and has come back into bloom this spring. I don’t remember where I bought this plant/vine but I know I’ve had it for about 10 years. It [...]

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Macro Monday: Monarchs Butterflies, Caterpillars and Milkweed

November 8, 2010
Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have been visiting the milkweed plant in my flower garden this month. When I bought the milkweed plant in late spring, I did not realize there were actually two varieties of milkweed in the two gallon pot. One has reddish stems with red and yellow flowers, and the other has green [...]

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Bee Happy

October 15, 2010
Honey Bee on Society Garlic

Bees. For some… it can send them running in the opposite direction. For me, it sends me running in with my camera. My Garden Insectary is a magnet for bees and butterflies. It can be a little uncomfortable when you start to hear several bees buzzing past you, around you while you busy snapping photos. [...]

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Macro Monday: Red Spider Lilies

October 4, 2010
Red Spider Lilies (Lycoris radiata)
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Photos from the Garden This Month

August 23, 2010
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I‘ve taken a break from blogging this month to catch up on a few projects at work. With the relentless heat I’ve found it best to spend time working on my website designs. Southern Post blog has a new look but it is not completed yet. I’ve got a few more enhancements to make. Hope [...]

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Macro Monday 11/23: Ginger Snaps

November 23, 2009
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White Butterfly Ginger or simply Ginger Lily (Hedychium coronarium) has been blooming all month after the recent rains. It prefers a more shady location with dappled sunlight and moist soil. I’ve even seen these planted in a bog, along with Taro (Colocasia esculenta). One thing I did not know until doing some research was that [...]

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