Greetings race fans. In accordance with the rules of the post-9/11 world, we must inform you of our security protocol. For this, we introduce the Director of Security at Jim’s Garden, Ms. Little Kitty. “Thank you.” Says Little Kitty “The rules are simple – Don’t Screw Up!” “I am watching you.” “Even if you can’t see me, I am watching you.” “Even when I appear … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – Security
Welcome back, race fans. Here we are at the Independence Day Dash. The fans are flying in from all over. As with all great sporting events, this race could never happen without the fans. It looks like Gloriosa Daisy is pretty popular with the Painted Lady Butterflies. And Forget-Me-Not appears to have caught the attention of the Cabbage Whites. Bumblebee, always the savvy gambler, is … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – The Fans
The moon shines softly as dawn breaks on Independence Day. The night bloomer, Evening Primrose, basks in the first light of the morning. The flowers wake up and smell the fresh morning dew. This is the big day. Today we run the Independence Day Dash. The second leg of the storied Triple Crown of Flower Racing. The crowd is not yet here. It is quiet … Continue reading The Independence Day Dash – Dawn
Welcome back to all the fans of flower racing! Here we are for the final stretch of the Memorial Marathon. As the flowers head through the short chute between turns 3 and 4, the weather settles into solid rain and the race becomes a veritable slogfest. Spiderwort responds well to the rain and holds steady in his leading position. Daylily keeps pace right behind Spiderwort. … Continue reading Across the Wire
Welcome back race fans! Here we are witnessing the Memorial Marathon, the first leg of the Triple Crown – the Greatest Spectacle in Flower Racing! On the morning of the third day of the Marathon the weather breaks fair and the flowers come charging out of turn two, heading down the backstretch. Gloriosa Daisy is showing signs of fatique. Daylilly blooms a magnificent morning bloom, … Continue reading Down the Backstretch
The songs have been sung, the bugle has called and the betting windows are open. At this very moment the flowers are parading around the paddock and headed for the gate. Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to this – the first leg of the storied Triple Crown of Flower Racing. We are ready for the Memorial Marathon. Running for several days in the heat of late … Continue reading The Triple Crown – In the Gates
Me? I’ve never been much of a “one-picture-says-it-all” kind of guy. Not me. Some folks are good at that. But I’m neither concise nor precise. I prefer to employ a bunch of pictures to tell a story, along with a bit of verse. Or some fanciful tale. But this picture…… even I can see the whole story in it. Enjoy! I hope you have a … Continue reading The Whole Story
In front of the house, down over the hill There’s a whole world all of it’s own. A flower does bloom and the air is still A flower whose name is not known. I know what you think, I should know its name As a million are blooming right here. But I don’t know much, bluster’s my game Nice photos, green thumb and good cheer. … Continue reading The Mystery Flower of the Enchanted Wood
What is it about the middle of May That seems to hold other colors at bay? Most of the flowers out in plain site are colored with shades of purple or white. Now I know you must think I’m a dishonest fellow For you hardly could miss this here one of yellow… But your trust I do beg, my counsel please heed. Seriously Dude! This … Continue reading The Season of Purple and White
When Winter is done and the fiery sun crosses to the Northern Hemisphere We seek out a reason to believe in the season, A Sure-Fire Sign that Spring is here. Bloodroot comes to light Blooming in white Nature’s own ressurection Then the spring beauty And this little cutie We’re headed in the right direction! The daffodils show Catching a glow The quintessential sign of Spring. … Continue reading Sure-Fire Signs of Spring
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