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• Pam Howden and Kidd’s Climax Dahlias

  

  The dahlias have started blooming at local gardens – and I’m seeing some very beautiful flowers. I thought I’d share a few photos of two particularly wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Alpine Paintbrush – Castilleja Rhexifolia

  

  Alpine Paintbrush © 2013 Patty Hankins Alpine Paintbrush (castilleja rhexifolia) is one of the wonderful wildflowers I photographed on my trips to Yellowstone... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Creating a Workflow That Works for You Workshop September 20-21

  

  Are you unsure of what steps to take (and in what order) when you edit your photos? Does the edited photo on the screen or in your hand not look like the photo... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Yellow Trillium – Trillium Luteum

  

  Yellow Trillium (trillium luteum) are one of the most easily identifiable spring wildflowers that bloom in the Smoky Mountains – once your realize what it is! Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• 2015 Wildflower Calendar – Special Early Bird Pricing

  

  I’m happy to announce that special Early Bird Pricing for my 2015 Wildflower Calendar is now available! Save $ 3.00 off every copy of my calendar that you... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Sunflowers 2014

  

  One of the highlights of the summer for flower photographers in the Washington DC area is when the sunflowers bloom at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Beautiful Asters: My New Video

  There’s something about Asters that always make me smile. Whether it’s a bright yellow sunflower – or a simple daisy – members of the Aster family are some of m... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Lily of the Valley – Convallaria Majalis

  

  Lily of the Valley © 2014 Patty Hankins Lily of the Valley (convallaira majalis) is one of those delicate flowers that everyone seems to love. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Star Chickweed – Stellaria Pubera

  

  In the spring the woods are full of so many wonderful wildflowers. One of the ones I love seeing is Star Chickweed (stellaria pubera) – a delicate white flower... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Garlic Chives & Star of Persia – Two Alliums

  

  I realized that I’ve photographed two members of the allium genus that really show off the characteristics of these members of the Amaryllis family. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Magical Maine

  

  I’ve had such a wonderful response to the photos I shared from spring trips to Texas and Tennessee that I thought I’d share some of my photos from my trip to th... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few More Hibiscuses

  

  As promised, here are a few more hibiscuses that I’ve photographed recently. I always love seeing the big bold hibiscus flowers at local gardens Kiss Tell... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few Milkweeds

  

  I was looking through some of my wildflower photos and realized I’ve photographed several different types of milkweed – to say nothing of all the wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Shades of Orange Tulips

  

  I’ve only editing a few of my tulip photos from this spring. I took so many tulip photos that it’s going to take me a while to sort through them and decide whic... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Pink Lady’s Slippers – Cypripedium Acaule

  

  Pink Lady’s Slipper © 2014 Patty Hankins When I’m out photographing wildflowers in the spring and I run into other wildflower lovers – one of the most common... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Wonderful Hibiscuses

  

  Every now and then, a girl just needs to post some photos of some amazing hibisucses. I don’t know about you – but they are one of my favorite tropical flowers. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Fire Pinks – Silene Virginica

  

  Fire Pink © 2014 Patty Hankins Every spring I look for Fire Pinks in the wood. The bright red flowers add an amazing splash of color to the spring landscape. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few Daffodils

  

  I know – the daffodils finished blooming weeks ago here in the DC area – but I’m just now getting around to posting some daffodil photos I’ve recently edited. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Foamflowers – Tiarella Cordifolia

  

  One of the wildflowers I love seeing in the spring is the Foamflowers (tiarelle cordifolia). Their delicate flowers add a sense of light beauty to the woods whe... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Wonderful Yellow Lilies

  

  There’s something about photos of lilies that make people smile – whether it’s a memory of when they’ve seen similar lilies – or just imagining their wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 GARDENING, HOME