FOTD: Coneflowers (Echinacea)

For more blooming beauties, go to Cee’s FOTD 9/10/19.

FOTD: Marksburg Castle Garden

Marksburg Castle, above Braubach on the Rhine River in Germany, has a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers and plants. I present these here, for Cee’s FOTD 9/6/19, as a companion to my previous post Thursday Doors: Marksburg Castle. This one is called Lychnis coronaria or “Vexiernelke” in German. Hibiscus Roses Others I don’t […]

SYW: On being old, rainy days, why I don’t play golf, and love of flowers

It’s time for Melanie B. Cee’s weekly Share Your World! When you’re 90 years old, what do you suppose will matter most to you? I think it will be whether I am healthy enough to have a good quality of life. I’d like to be able to travel, but if not, I would want to […]

FOTD: Black-Eyed Susans

‘Tis the season of black-eyed susans! These were photographed in front of the Mount Prospect Village Hall. Join other flower fans at Cee’s FOTD 9/3/19.

FOTD: Garden Mallow

Join in at Cee’s FOTD 9/2/19!

FOTD: Petunia

From our community gardens Posted for Cee’s FOTD 9/1/19.

FOTD: Hydrangea

The hydrangeas are approaching the end of their season. I have both those in bloom… …and those that have turned green, which is still pretty because they don’t just wilt! Have a look and participate in Cee’s FOTD 8/31/19.

FOTD: Zinnia

Another beauty from our community gardens! Cee’s FOTD 8/30/19

A Photo a Week: Texture

Nancy Merrill’s photo challenge “A Photo a Week” this week has the topic texture. Nancy writes: We usually think of texture as a tangible, touchable thing, but it is so important when creating images. When shooting babies, I like to include textured blankets and wraps to enhance the look of the that baby-smooth skin. The […]

FOTD: Petunia

Another flower from our community’s gardens – petunias! Several of the gardeners have planted these colorful annuals. Posted for Cee’s FOTD 8/29/19.