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• Dwarf Ginseng – Panax Trifolius

  

  Dwarf Ginseng (panax trifolius) is one of the delicate spring wildflowers I’ve only seen a few times in the mountains of North Carolina. The first time I saw... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• A Few Members of the Acanthaceae Family

  

  In the past few years, I’ve photographed thousands of types of flowers – which means there are thousands and thousands of photos on my hard drive that haven’t... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• Christmas at DuPont House and Around the Grounds – Longwood Gardens – 2013

  

  And finally – my photos of Christmas at the DuPont House at Longwood Gardens – and in various locations around the grounds. The wonderful fruit theme continues ... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Soft Pink Poinsettias

  

  And here are the last set of poinsettia photos for 2013 – the beautiful soft pink and white ones Visions of Grandeur Poinsettia – always love seeing these... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Chincoteague? In January? Join Me for Photo Workshop

  

  Early Bird Prices End on December 31 Register Today and Save! Bill and I went to Chincoteague, VA last weekend to work on plans for our January 24-26, 2014... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• More Christmas in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens – 2013

  

  The full conservatory at Longwood Gardens covers four acres. A few days ago I shared my photos of the decorations in the main part of the conservatory. Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Wonderful Red Poinsettias

  

  What can I say about Red Poinsettias – other than I love them! Every time I see one – I think CHRISTMAS!!!! Dramatic Red Poinsettia Dramatic Red Poinsettia ©... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Christmas in the Music and Organ Rooms at Longwood Gardens – 2013

  

  Continuing the series of photos from the 2013 Longwood Gardens Christmas display – here are my photos from the Music Room and the Organ Room As you can see – th... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Christmas in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens – 2013

  

  Every year Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania creates the most amazing Christmas displays. The displays fill the conservatories, DuPont House and... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Bright Pink Poinsettias

  

  Every December I love seeing all the new varieties of poinsettias on display at local botanical gardens. This year – I found some wonderful ones in various... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Peaceful Beauty 2013 – My Holiday Gift to You

  

  It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of 2013. As I look back, I’ve had a wonderful year and have so much to be grateful for. I often say that I have th... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Wreaths Across America – Arlington National Cemetery – December 2013

  

  Each year, Wreaths Across America honors America’s veterans with wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and other veterans’ cemeteries around... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• White Calla Lilies

  

  Calla lilies (zantedeschia aethiopira) are some of the world’s most popular flowers. Native to Southern Africa, they are members of the Araceae family (they... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Judith Baker and Saffina – Some Amazing Quill Chrysanthemums

  

  I don’t get to see many Quill Chrysanthemums – which means not many photos of them. But every now and then – I find a few that are spectacular. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Water Lilies 2013 – Part 2

  

  At some point every summer I spend some time photographing water lilies – and then somehow never get around to posting the photos for several months. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Colorful Calla Lilies

  

  When people think of calla lilies (zantedeschia) - they usually are thinking of a white flower. But every now and then, I’ve found some calla lilies in other... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Water Lilies 2013 – Part 1

  

  At some point every summer I spend some time photographing water lilies – and then somehow never get around to posting the photos for several months. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Holiday Special 2013

  

  2013 Holiday Special Do you struggle to find the perfect gift for the person who is impossible to shop for? Do you need gifts for your favorite flower and natur... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Arts Festival – Bel Air, Maryland – November 2 2013

  

  I will be at the at the 12th Annual Arts Festival at the Harford Day School in Bel Air, Maryland on Saturday November 2. I will have a number of new... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Rainbow Sorbet Roses

  

  I’ve recently added a new photo – Rainbow Sorbet Roses – to my BeautifulFlowerPictures.com website. Rainbow Sorbet Roses are one of my favorite roses to... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME