Tag: flower
group name: naturegeek
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April 04, 2008 03:52 PM EDT --
The following is a very small representation of how I am enjoying the coming in of spring. The Iris ( Iris germanica ) was one of my mother's favorite flowers, the purple ones are my personal favorites. . . . more
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June 10, 2008 01:37 PM EDT --
We've had a lot of rain in the past week or so, so right now my flower beds are looking very lush. I don't think they'll look this good once the heat of summer beats down on them, especially . . . more
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July 04, 2008 03:38 PM EDT --
Last month I shared some photos of my garden and today I took some new pictures. It's amazing how differntly some of the flower beds look and which new plants have come in bloom. I suppose . . . more
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May 09, 2008 08:19 PM EDT --
Spring has finally arrived in our winter bound valley. After a long cold start, there was a week of unseasonably warm weather, a spurt of summer-like temperatures so intense that the plants burst from . . . more
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July 04, 2008 04:55 PM EDT --
Last week I published an article about my walk along the Gateway Trail , which is a paved two mile path that connects the downtown area of the city where I live with Hines Drive, . . . more
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July 10, 2008 09:01 PM EDT --
Hello friends! Everyone loves spring because of the blooming flowers and the bright colors all around. Well, it is now summer, but it is just as colorful and beautiful as ever! So join me as I take . . . more
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June 03, 2008 02:14 PM EDT --
Its time to do another contest so lets get to it. Grab your camera and start snappy away
this is just for bragging rights I'll be picking the top 5
Now for the rules
all photos must . . . more
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August 16, 2007 03:28 PM EDT --
- Photo Essay Contest -
Hi, folks!
Continuing from the Imperfect Petals essay, here are some photos from my August garden earlier this week, just around sunrise. There is a special dedication at . . . more
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October 02, 2007 03:30 PM EDT --
"Nearly purple, my blushing red face
can be found in almost any field.
One of Creator's numberless gifts,
my many uses have long been revealed.
Tonic, tincture, poultice, bath or tea...
Leaves . . . more
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April 14, 2008 09:37 AM EDT --
This is just for bragging rights, but since spring is here I figured its time to spotlight some member photos. I will choose 1 threw 5 and maybe two honorable mentions
All photos must be newly . . . more
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June 06, 2008 06:03 PM EDT --
I have a small plot of land in a small northeastern city. I grow English roses (mostly David Austin's) in the brick planter that runs nearly the length of my 1920's bungalow. I am an organic gardener, . . . more
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September 21, 2007 09:27 AM EDT --
"Heady with the scent of Love,
Dancing in every glowing shade,
I sing of every grace found above.
. . . more
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September 25, 2007 04:04 PM EDT --
"My wine-dark fruit tempts every feathered messenger,
yet there is no part of me without virtue.
As a tonic to expecting mothers, I am no stranger.
I shatter stones, soothe throats, colds, and . . . more
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May 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT --
I made another trip to Gilroy Gardens today with my granddaughter. I took lots and lots of flower photos as usual! I was able to ID all of them except for these. I know my smart Gather . . . more
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May 19, 2008 05:32 PM EDT --
Perhaps it's just the fragility of spring here in the shadow of the Adirondacks, that makes each week a revelation. The conditions this year were just right for certain trees and plants. The forget-me-nots, . . . more
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September 11, 2007 11:41 PM EDT --
"Standing tall in summery lace
I smile upon you with seraphic grace.
As scented gift or candied treat
I'll show you how to be divinely sweet.
Angels attend my gentle call.
I'll . . . more
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June 10, 2008 02:54 PM EDT --
To My Friends on Gather:
Many of you have asked me for months to put together calendars with my photography, so I have just published a 2009 Flowers Calendar and a 2009 Nature's Beauty . . . more
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September 04, 2007 11:28 AM EDT --
"Dainty and majestic,
I might grace the noblest gown.
Ancient emblem of fertility,
yet my tiny seeds made a preventative tea!
Aid to vision and psychic clarity,
Find me by my ivory crown."
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April 19, 2008 06:32 PM EDT --
We finally have some flower color here is SE Michigan. Here are some photos I took the last 2 days while working in client's gardens.
Do you know what bloom this is?
These are . . . more
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May 20, 2008 07:37 AM EDT --
We just got back from five days at our property in Northern Michigan.
We were joined by my brother, his wife and their two kids, my husband's parents, my husband's grandma, and my . . . more
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