This is the first Autumn that I’ve actively collected seeds for next year’s gardens. My Gardening Mother has been very encouraging and has collected a few for me as well. I’m still doing a little research on how to keep them through winter. It appears some seeds need to freeze in order to germinate. I’ll [...]
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Fall Gardening – Collecting Seeds
Posted in Photography, Gardening, Flowers, tagged Photography, Gardening, Impatiens, Fall Gardening, Seed Collecting, Seeds, Collecting Seeds, Cockscomb, Becky Daisy, Gerber Daisy, Silky Lupine, Oklahoma Gardening, Coneflowers, Tall Verbena, Sunflowers on December 3, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Collecting Impatiens Seeds
Posted in Gardening, tagged Collecting Impatiens Seeds, Fall Gardening, Gardening, Gardening Tips, Impatiens, Seed Collecting, Seed Collecting Tips on November 8, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Impatiens are a mainstay in my flower gardens and from what I’ve read, they’re the number one bedding plant sold in the United States. Every spring I purchase several flats to brighten the borders of my flower gardens and intersperse into some garden terraces on a slopping hillside. My Mother is a knowledgeable gardener and [...]
Bring it On, October – I’m glad you’re here!
Posted in Gardening, Photography, Raves, tagged Blooms, Cone Flowers, Fall Gardening, Flowers, Gardening, Impatiens, Nikkor 85mm 1.4, Nikon D300, October, Roses on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ah yes….finally my favorite season of the year is upon us! The mild days and cool nights of October soothe my soul. It’s time to scatter pumpkins around the flower beds, patio and porch. And time to load the fire pit with pinon. ~ Gardening tasks are so much more inviting when you can smell [...]
Queen of the Night
Posted in Gardening, Photography, tagged Cactus, Cereus, Flower, Gardening, Lunar Flower, Night Blooming Cereus, Photography on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What is it with Night Blooming Cereus anyway?!? What do they have against blooming in the daytime? Cereusly! These were taken last night. The plant belongs to our neighbor, but he’s on a trip and left them in our care….so I crawled out of bed after midnight - to shoot a couple of photos for [...]
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