Tag Archives: Garden and Flowers

Life has been hectic and, uh, “interesting” lately. I feel like I’m running on empty, but my windowsill orchids are doing their best to add a bit of brightness. I was watering them today, and it gave me a moment … Continue reading →

I have narcissus blooming. In November. Although they would normally bloom (in the spring) at the same time as the iris which is also blooming right now, I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve ever had it blooming … Continue reading →

Is it fall, or is it spring? We’ve had the longest/hottest fall on record here, and I’ve been loving it. But the plants in the garden are terribly confused. Iris are blooming – both large: and small: //embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js As well … Continue reading →

While the spring bulbs are in full force outside, there are plenty of blooms inside as well. Bonnie inspired me to post a photo of the orchids on my windowsill. Most of these started blooming about a month ago, and … Continue reading →

That snow we had in my last post sure didn’t last long. By the next day, most of it was gone. It’s been in the 70’s for the last few days – beautiful enough for grilling and dining on the … Continue reading →

I totally missed getting photos of the pretty pink Oriental Poppies set against pink roses. I thought about taking a photo one morning, but in the afternoon a big windstorm had completely denuded the poppies. But there’s lots more going … Continue reading →

I was recently at Red Butte Garden, my local botanical garden. I was bowled over by a flower I’d never seen before. It was part of the collection of cactus and succulents in the main building which cascade down one … Continue reading →

The garden is awash with purple this week. Like this ajuga: One of my favorites is this lovely iris: But this one is pretty spectacular, too, with the blue and violet petals: And there’s the sweetness of the little violas: … Continue reading →