Magnolia in Bloom

 

Magnolias are among the oldest types of flowering plants and are mainly pollinated by beetles. As beetles move from flower to flower, they carry pollen, helping the plant reproduce. While bees and other insects may visit occasionally, beetles remain the magnolia’s primary pollinators.

Palm Tree new Growth

I noticed these tiny palm fronds emerging in the middle of the palm tree’s rough bark. Not from the top where you’d expect, but from what appears to be an old, hardened part of the trunk. You know where I mean, the long stem-like part where older fronds have been cut and only small, curved dark piece remains.

Even though I have never seen a growth in the middle of a palm tree, it’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always follow the rules. Even in the toughest, most weathered places, something new can appear—fresh, green, and full of life. Nature has a funny way of surprising you like that.

Garden Shenanigans

Yesterday I spotted a squirrel rolling around in one of my flower pots like a dog scratching its back on the carpet—paws in the air, squiggling around, jumping up and doing it again. Completely carefree and not afraid when I hollered at him to get out of my pot.

I have no idea what he found so delightful, but it made me laugh despite my frustration. 

The flowers might not agree… but it was worth it. 

Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of this fellow at work. 

More later ... 
 

Airplane Plant

• "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." —Lewis Grizzard

 

One of the Fishes in My Life

Ziggy Moonbeam the Betta

Long Gone but Not Forgotten

Aquarium fish make us realize how beautiful silence is.

 

Swimming with the fishes (and loving it!) 

 

New Life in the Garden

The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Redbud Tree in Bloom

 

• “There is something unmatched about spring flowers — an awakening, a renewal that fills the air with surreal harmonies of love and joy.” — Bhuwan Thapaliya
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Spring Flowers

There is something unmatched about spring flowers — an awakening, a renewal that fills the air with surreal harmonies of love and joy.” — Bhuwan Thapaliya 

Dahlia Bloom 

Bougainvillea

My Flower Boxes in my old Apartment

Beautiful Weekend Weather

My Dahlia is starting its second round of blooms.

I'm so excited.

See all the other buds around it. 

Saturday, we hit two plant stores. It was a hard job, 

but I limited myself to six little Pollinator Plants. 

I've been giving Bonnie Rae carrot pieces as a treat.

I was trying to sneak up to take this picture, which made her think she was in trouble. 

(She is a food thief, so ordinarily the guilty look would have been earned. )

Until I notice something else - Barbara 

Squirrels In My Garden

 

In My Garden

This is my new Liriope bed

These are my knees after I fell 

while making the new Liriope bed

Inside the Corn Plant

Red Tip Photinias make the Best and Tallest Shrub Fences

I throw my broken stems in my bird bath 

in hopes that something will survive

A nice Sunny Day

My Dahlia

My Dahlia

Until I notice something else - Barbara