I used to create posts for spring blooms in the twin cities so I thought I would continue the tradition now that I’m in Los Angeles. As one can imagine, spring is quite different here. There are so many interesting and colorful flowers. Not only that, but the hills just north of where I live … More Spring in Los Angeles
To escape from the news, how about a summary and photos of a beautiful place to visit: the L.A. Arboretum and Botanic Garden. We’re loving how many things there are to do here in Los Angeles. Early last month we visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. If you missed that post, you can … More Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden
We interrupt your regularly scheduled post about Spain for another post with summer flowers and plants photos that I hope you will enjoy. Oh, who am I kidding? There’s nothing scheduled. I had hoped to publish my Spain posts once a week but that has not happened. I’ve got three more posts about Spain and … More Summer blooms
I love these flowers! They usually bloom at the end of June and into the beginning of July. I used to have just red and light purple ones and a few years ago a friend gave me a little clump of the magenta bee balm and that little clump has done so well. You’ll see … More The bee balm are blooming!
I know, the pandemic has nothing to do with spring blooms but I felt that since this is the year of the pandemic, I could designate this year’s posts to it? Instead of the boring year like I do most of the time. Must think of more creative titles…. But back to the point of … More Early spring blooms, pandemic version
My next posts are going to be mainly photos. I’ve been taking many so far this summer. Many are from my walks either about campus or in my neighborhood. This post contains photos of the trial garden at the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. It’s a perfect place to take a break at work … More University of Minnesota Trial Garden 2017
I have neglected my poor little blog :( Summer is just too busy for me. But I decided to put together a quick post of some of my favorite summer bloom photos. I’ll be back soon with at least one more post from my trip to Spain this past March. Stay tuned and I hope … More Summer blooms in Minnesota
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