Showing posts with label Jerusalem Sage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jerusalem Sage. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Look at my Monarch Pictures!

 What's that you say?  A bee?  Not a Monarch?  
Well, I know.  That's how I felt.  I saw a pair of Monarchs flying around and I was so excited that I ran in and got the camera to catch a good shot and could not get a single one.  Not one- not even a blur of them.  I did take a few shots of things as I was TRYING to get them.  I think I should have had my other lens but I was afraid if I ran in to change lenses, I would lose them the shot for sure- oh well, there is always tomorrow. 
 I did get a good shot I thought of the the Jerusalem Sage.  I have always really liked this plant.  It is tough and always seems happy.  Easy one to plant and forget, maybe that's why I am secretly so fond of it.... HA
 I am very excited to see the little balls of the Golden Ball Lead Tree starting to emerge.  This is one of the neatest trees around in my opinion.
 The Anacacho Orchids are starting to bloom.  I am not sure if it is safe to declare or not, but it sure does seem like spring has sprung....
 Good ol' Blackfoot Daisy.  Easy and continuously happy little plants.
And I started with a bee so I will end with a bee.  This one digging his way into a Bush Germander.  I thought he was going to disappear in there!
Maybe tomorrow I will get some Monarch photos.  Sorry I have been so bad about blogging as of late- I have not had five minutes to take a photo.  But today, with the pair of Monarchs I just had to take a break and get a shot.  Oh well, maybe tomorrow, but I am happy I got some other shots.  It was a nice little break!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Have a blooming good day!

Jerusalem Sage

Spider Aloe
Mexican Thornless Lime
Mountain Laurel, love these blooms, they look like bunches of grapes
Aloe petricola bloom

I have been having fun running around taking photos of all the new blooms so I thought I'd share. Have to admit loving this weather and crossing everything I have we don't have another freeze. I am not a winter person, hence I live in Texas. It is fun to visit for a weekend or maybe just maybe a week but other than that, I am a not a fan of the cold. Things have been really busy making new buds, flowers, growing, it is so exciting.
I am anxiously awaiting all the budding plants and trees - everything seems ready to pop. I have already posted my favorite, the Lion's Tail, (the Leonotis) but am starting to wonder as things start to open it might have some competition...
I love my new camera I have to say yet again, the difference in the photos is amazing. Thank you again to my sweet husband not only for the camera, but the new lens as well.