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
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
Poppy says “Hello!”Poppy says “I’m free!”Poppy says “You know….I’m happy to be me.”“I’m fuzzy and I’m furry.”“I’m crinkly as can be.”“If you have a worry….Just take a look at me.” Continue reading June 13, 2014 – Hello Poppy
Gloriosa Daisy opens his eyes, looks around and says “Oh Yeah! This is gonna be a great year.”Old Gloriiosa has been striving to bloom for weeks now.He’s very nearly there.Striving. Striving to bloom. Striving to lead. Striving to be the most awesome flower ever! Nasturtium looks up from below and cheers him on.“Come on Gloriosa. We believe in you.” says Nasturtium.Red Red Rose agrees. “Come … Continue reading June 11, 2014 – Striving
Doctor Spring stands by the door of the clinic. He grips his well worn doctor’s bag in his left hand while he shakes the hand of his replacement with his right. Doctor Summer is here to take over. It is time for Spring to move on. He has performed a great service, healing many patients, but he must take his leave now. He will rest … Continue reading June 6, 2014 – Doctor Spring Moves On
In Jim's Garden 