The passionflower is an amazing flower. I saw them growing in the wild when I visited Central America a couple years ago. But I’ve been fascinated with them ever since …
Orchid–#AtoZChallenge
My flower for today is the orchid. When I went, almost 2 years ago, to Monteverde, Costa Rica, I visited the Orchid Garden there (Jardín de Orquídeas). We saw many …
Nicotiana–#AtoZChallenge
Welcome to the third week of the A to Z Challenge. My theme for this year is flowers, and my quest is to improve my skills on photoshop. Nicotiana is …
May Apple–#AtoZChallenge
My flower for today is the May Apple. May Apples have only two leaves and one flower. For me they bring back happy memories. My family moved to Rock Island, …
Lilac–#AtoZChallenge
When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom’d, And the great star early droop’d in the western sky in the night, I mourn’d, and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring. …
Kniphofia/Red Hot Poker Plant–#AtoZChallenge
Here’s the flower for today, Kniphofia, also known as Red Hot Poker Plant–which is how I know it–or Torch Lily, another great name. I’ve never grown it, but I’ve seen …
Jasmine–#AtoZChallenge
Jasmine is another one of my favorite flowers. I love it’s sweet smell and marvelous perfect flowers. Jasmine represents things like love, sensuality and good luck. I don’t think they …
Hyacinth–#AtoZChallenge
In my continuing quest to learn photoshop and my journey through the alphabet for the A to Z Challenge, I have come to hyacinth. It’s one of my favorite flower! …
Gaura “Whirling Butterflies”–#AtoZChallenge
Here is my “G” flower, Gaura, called Whirling Butterflies because the flowers flutter in the breeze like butterflies. It’s also called Wind Flowers. I’m not really familiar with them, but …
Forget Me Not–#AtoZChallenge
Here is a forget me not–a sweet little flower. It’s message is to take the time to remember those you love–whether they are with you or not. It’s also an …