In my local Great Hills Park on August 15th I made some studies of velvetleaf mallow (Allowissadula holosericea), a plant that the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website describes this way: An attractive and eye-catching, but coarse-textured, shrub that reaches about 6 feet in height. Its large, chartreuse, heart-shaped leaves are velvety to the touch. […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
As much as we prize prairie flameleaf sumac (Rhus lanceolata) for its colorful fall foliage and fruit, the small tree’s dense clusters of summer flowers are a pleasure as well, and not only for people, as evidenced by this queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) in Cedar Park on August 12th. § § § § § […]| Portraits of Wildflowers
We drove a couple of miles east from home this morning to Schroeter Neighborhood Park to go walking. Although Austin got a bit over half an inch of rain toward the end of last week, I wasn&#…| Portraits of Wildflowers
~ bees and birds feasting a field of beautiful dreams dancing in the wind ~ ~ ~ “Wildflowers can’t be controlled. That’s what makes them beautiful.” – Anonymous ~ ~ May your dreams and your flowers be wild.| writing to freedom
Meadow pink with its coiled style Sabatia campestris, a pretty pink wildflower native to many local areas, commonly is known as meadow pink; its specific epithet is derived from the Latin word meaning ‘of the fields and meadows.’ Various online sites refer to it as Texas star, a name attached to the plant on the … Continue reading Prairie Pink, Pineland Pink| Lagniappe
I’m always on the lookout for combinations of native plants. Tens of thousands of possibilities exist for two species of native plants to grow in proximity, so there’s no danger …| Portraits of Wildflowers
July 2025 - We got a very late start for our summer RV travels this year as we madly finished our upgrades and repairs on our new trailer, and we kept postponing our departure. Temps were already peaking at 108 degrees when we finally got it all together and left home. Yikes! We made a| Roads Less Traveled
The use of backlight in photography offers many advantages to make your photos pop. For example, the featured image above, captured at Mills Pond, highlights the strength of form and texture. Backlighting separates the subject from the background and creates … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Golden wave tickseed (Coreopsis basalis) at Galveston’s Broadway cemeteries A few years ago, when I announced my intention to spend a two-week vacation primarily in Kansas, more than a few fr…| Lagniappe
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust Mike and Vicki on their front porch, and yes, we did some porch sitting. ~ After famil…| writing to freedom
This was a good year for bluebells (Eustoma sp.), as a whopping eight posts in July confirmed. At this late date it occurred to me to show two last photographs that differ from the nineteen i…| Portraits of Wildflowers
A neighbor’s front yard on July 20th yielded these close abstractions of jimsonweed flowers (Datura sp.).The first one coincidentally fits the “pinwheel” theme of a recent …| Portraits of Wildflowers
Since 1972, World Nature Conservation Day has been celebrated on July 28. This day recognizes the importance of protecting nature and our natural wonders. More than ever, we need to step up and prevent unscrupulous businesses and politicians from destroying … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #358: Live and Learn You have probably heard someone say that Latin people are hot-tempered. Well, I will not endeavor to change or confirm your beliefs. However, I do find that being hot-tempered and impatient can go hand … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Most people tend to think of monochrome photography as black and white. However, there are several other types of monochromatic images. For example, sepia, infrared, and selenium tones can also produce monochromatic photos. I also want to add the monochrome … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Firewheel & Bluebonnets Every spring, Texans have a routine: they go out and look for the wildflowers that are blooming each week. City streets, highways, and parks exhibit a notable presence o…| Through Brazilian Eyes
What’s the difference between a flower and a weed? I don’t know if there’s a definitive test, but I have some criteria of my own. When I break the stalk off a flower in my garden, it will refuse to flower again, and probably die.When I pull all the visible leaves and stalks off a … Continue reading Flower or Weed?| Writing Wrinkles, and Random Ramblings
Purple leatherflower ~ Clematis pitcheri A delightful aspect of Brazos Bend State Park is the variety of environments it contains. Lakes, prairie, woods, swampy areas, and even the Brazos River its…| Lagniappe
Whether it is walking the sidewalks in town, or the trails that I enjoy at Conant Brook Dam, I always take notice of what is blooming around me. Late spring and early summer are a beautiful time for wildflowers. I thought I’d share some of what I’ve seen on my walks in the month of […]| Karma's When I Feel Like It Blog
I am taking a July break, but didn't want to leave you without a few good listens and reads. Please feel free to add any of your recommendations in the comments on this post or in social media where this will be posted. xo| clay and limestone
5.2 Miles / 944 ft. Elevation Gain The post Salt Lick Trail appeared first on Approachable Outdoors.| Approachable Outdoors
2.3 Miles / 219 ft. Elevation Gain The post Lower Cataract Loop Trail appeared first on Approachable Outdoors.| Approachable Outdoors
This post is part of the IndieWeb Carnival, June’s topic was chosen by Nick Simson and is explained as Take Two/time travel. A post I made the other day (Updates and Renewals) feels like it would fit very well into this theme as the post was half written in April and half written in June, […]| BrittHub
I created a new zine, it was completed just in time for the Summer Solstice, which feels somewhat thematic. This zine is all about wildflowers that I’ve seen on walks in North East England. This is the second zine I have hand-bound using thread, the first was a portfolio zine I made for a job […]| BrittHub
Discover the best hikes to see wildflowers in Colorado: peak bloom times, incredible views & trail information The post Best Hikes for Colorado Wildflowers appeared first on Approachable Outdoors.| Approachable Outdoors
It was mid-afternoon and I was at the bookstore-cafe in town, slow-sipping a strong macchiato. Stepping away from a noisy, enthusiastic group convening around a table, I drifted down to the travel …| bluebrightly
Both make you love and hate them in their daring, thrilling race against time.| Masons Menagerie
By Julie Michaelson While touring a friend’s garden this spring, we noted some of the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) she planted had strayed far from its intended location. What used to […]| Bee City USA
Looking for gorgeous poppies in driving distance of Los Angeles? Check out this guide on where to see wildflowers in Southern California.| Jen on the Run
Rains in Orange County are preparing us for a beautiful wildflower season this year, and many of the parks, public landmarks and gardens are already in bloom ahead of spring. Poppies, lilacs and wild roses are just a few of the floral varieties that can be found blooming throughout the region’s wilderness parks and arboretums. … The post Best Places To See Wildflowers in Orange County in 2024 appeared first on SoCal Field Trips.| SoCal Field Trips
San Diego is a wildflower enthusiast’s paradise! From the annual blooms to the beautiful backcountry roads on the way Julian, there are numerous places to stop and enjoy the sprauling wildflower fields in San Diego in 2024. There are also many opportunities to join other wildflower enthusiasts. Check out the ranger-led programs at the Anza-Borrego … The post Best Places To See Wildflowers in San Diego in 2024 appeared first on SoCal Field Trips.| SoCal Field Trips
An easy elderflower champagne recipe including tips on foraging elderflowers and step-by-step fermentation instructions. Makes six bottles.| Lovely Greens
In the last post I focused on the unfocused, in a manner of speaking. The images in that post have a somewhat dreamy style with soft backgrounds and gentle colors. Using a wide aperture and separat…| bluebrightly
Stretching 1243 miles (2000km) through Canada and the US, the “Mighty Columbia” has played a central role in the Pacific Northwest for tens of thousands of years. Non-native vessels wer…| bluebrightly
From the first pages of Tama Matsuoka Wong’s book 'Into the Weeds: How to Garden Like a Forager', the reader is swept up in a visionary way of gardening.| Gardenista
Keen to see Nashville Mustard while it lasts? It only blooms a few weeks each spring, and now’s the time. Why go see it? It’s yellow and gorgeous, it’s a mini superbloom, it’s a good photo op, and …| Sidewalk Nature
Where to see Arizona wildflowers in the spring-we show you 24 spots to drive, walk or hike throughout the state to see these colorful beauties!| Arizona Journey
