A limerick: Bee Balm, the fuzzy red mint Wafting her wonderful scent She’s a mint we can tell By her glorious smell Though her stem gives an obvious hint. Did you know that you can easily confirm that Bee Balm is a member of the mint family by checking her stem? It is square. She’s a mint. Bee Balm, also known as Bergamot, scientifically … Continue reading Bee Balm the Fuzzy Red Mint
Have you ever experienced the finest weather on Earth? Of course you have! I hope you noticed it. I really hope you appreciated it. “The finest weather on Earth” is like “The center of the Universe.” To the best of our knowledge, the Universe is ever expanding outward from any given point, which means everywhere is the center of the Universe. I think the finest … Continue reading June 27, 2014 – The Finest Weather on Earth
Love that purple flower. Drink it by the hour. Mmmmm BABY! Can’t get enough Of the Really Good Stuff. Cabbage Butterflies. Photographed June 24, 2014, central Indiana, U.S.A. Our little friends. A constant presence throughout the summer. Continue reading June 25, 2014 – The Really Good Stuff
The judge bangs the gavel, declaring court in session. “Who brings this matter before the court?” “It is I, your honor. Liatris.”“What is your complaint?” asks the judge, staring sternly at Liatris. “Your honor, sir, “ Liatris replies. “I am here to request an injunction against Sunflower. I am asking that Sunflower be removed from the south side of the stump.”The judge continues to stare … Continue reading June 23, 2014 – Liatris v. Sunflower
Here’s to wishing you health and good cheer, On this, the longest day of the year. If you live in the southern hemisphere, Remember the light! Spring draws near. Continue reading Summer Solstice, 2014
This week all the plants are fascinated with the idea of the emerging bloom. Gloriosa Daisy’s tour de force performance on Monday got the conversation rolling and now everybody is into it. The great question is “how to best expose your beautiful self.” “I’m telling you,” says Gloriosa. “It’s all about emotion and tension.”“And you gotta add a twist.”“Bring the audience along, then overwhelm them … Continue reading June 20, 2014 – Exposing your Beautiful Self
Little Kitty. Ninja Kitty. The same cat. Ever vigilant. Prone to fancy footwork. And the occasional outburst.She’s a great cat! Continue reading June 18, 2014 – Kitty
Yucca Oh Yucca.We thought you were dead.We feared the cold winter Had gone to your head. Though you look a little rough, You’re clearly alive.Shooting flowered spikes To six-foot-five! You’re wild and you’re native.That just blows my mind. It seems you’d be in Texas, With those of your kind. Continue reading June 17, 2014 – Yucca Oh Yucca
Gloriosa Daisy speaks out, loudly and clearly, in his best stage voice. “This, my friends. This is what we were talking about.”“Great Performances.” Gloriosa continues, “Require an investment by the performer at every moment of the show.”“We must pay attention to details….”“While we expose the emotion which is in our soul.”“We must soar with a lilt…..”“like we are gliding towards heaven.”“There are moments in the … Continue reading June 16, 2014 – Great Performances
Stone Bunny has been hanging out on the stump lately.She’s been having a ball. Just a BALL. She came over here several weeks ago when the oxeye daisies started blooming.She thought that was fun. So she stuck around to watch the dianthus come on.She just loved the way they stood so tall and vibrant with so many pretty pastel colors.She couldn’t resist watching while the … Continue reading June 15, 2014 – Stone Bunny and the Stump Garden
In Jim's Garden 