Nature in new form Creative hands assemble Shells into flowers Terri’s The Flower Hour #7
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A Tanka: Desert Wildflowers
Wildflowers do dance In gently blowing breezes See their bright heads nod An invitation to those Who cavort amidst their blooms Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge Featured photo flowers: globe-mallows.
Spring Days
Spring days gratify the soul Like spring flowers Comfortably swaddled in yellow Emit sweet nectar Welcoming all Who wish to visit Moonwashed Weekly Prompt by Eugi
Waterlilies
waterlilies greet swampland visitors brighten in vivid color
Invasive Species
A small field in small town Maryland Filled with world travelers I had hoped to meet some locals But the exotic is intriguing And their presence steal the show Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Garden Stroll
“The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided.” Thomas Moore All of the photos in this post were taken at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. A lovely and irresistible place for aContinue reading “Garden Stroll”
Bouquet
A mind well nourished Quietly observes Its inner voice heard Its own nature examined Thoughts flow in turbulent waters Snatching at bits of light Insights bloom into truths Each a unique flower Perfectly placed in a creative bouquet Reena’s Xploration Challenge #340
Garden
I enjoy a bit of time gardening, but don’t like to have to “work” in the garden. I prefer to plant perennials that come up year after year, require little maintenance and attract wildlife. This allows me to spend more time enjoying my garden and less time obsessing over it. I just wish the weedsContinue reading “Garden”
Native Wildflowers
For LENS-ARTISTS CHALLENGE #301 – FLORAL hosted by Sofia, I chose flowers native to the eastern United States. It is surprising how many of the “wildflowers” I photograph are not native to my area. Many state and county parks are working to eradicate invasive species and reintroduce native foliage.
A Haibun: Portable Gardens
I love being surrounded by plants and flowers. When two kittens adopted me, I had to move my “toxic” plants into a closed room. The weather has warmed enough to bring them outdoors for the summer. The pots get heavier each season. No fresh cut flowers In vases on the tableCurious felinesGardens indoors and outdoorsTransitionContinue reading “A Haibun: Portable Gardens”