Wednesday, October 31

Happy Halloween 2018

This is what usually happens to the pumpkins on my deck this time of year, although my squirrels aren't as creative as this one.

Happy Halloween everyone!
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Saturday, October 27

Flower of the Week is Corpse Flower


Watch this incredible time lapse from the Chicago Botanic Garden of a Corpse Flower blooming. Apparently her name is Alice! Amazing!
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Saturday, October 20

Flower of the Week is Gerbera Daisy


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Saturday, October 13

Flower of the Week is Strelizia or Bird of Paradise


This unique flower represents joyfulness and paradise. 

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Tuesday, October 2

Flower of the week is: Chrysanthemum

I look for myself but find no one. I belong to the chrysanthemum hour of bright flowers placed in tall vases. I should make an ornament of my soul.  Fernando Pessoa
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