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• More Bigleaf Hydrangeas

  

  As I mentioned in last week’s post about bigleaf hydrangeas – I realized that I had several sets of photographs of bigleaf hydrangeas that I’ve never shared wit... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Mountain Flower Arts Festival – May 18-19 2013 – Dahlonega, GA

  

  I will be at the at the Mountain Flower Arts Festival on the Public Square in Dahlonega, GA this weekend May 18-19 2013. I’m really looking forward to the show ... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• New Photo: Pink & Purple Columbine

  

  Pink Purple Columbine © 2013 Patty Hankins I’ve recently added a new photo – Pink Purple Columbine – to my Beautifulflowerpictures.com website. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – May 10, 2013

  

  Opening Night Rose (c) 2010 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well Wildlife Links The Nature... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Having So Much Fun with My Crown Graphic!

  Bill and I have been out photographing with several of our large format film cameras recently. Not only is it lots of fun – but we want to make sure we’ve got... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Bigleaf Hydrangeas

  

  I was sorting through some of my photos and realized that I have several sets of photographs of various bigleaf hydrangeas that I haven’t shared with you. So I... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Alpine Paintbrush – Castilleja Rhexifolia

  

  There are many varieties of paintbrush flowers growing in the Western United States. I always love seeing them and photographing them – the challenge is... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – May 3, 2013

  

  Grape Adventure Bearded Iris (c) 2010 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well Flower and Plant... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 GARDENING

• Lenten Roses

  

  One of the first flowers to bloom in the spring in the Washington, DC area is the Lenten Roses (helleborus orientalis and other hybrids). Lenten Roses are an... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Colorfuze Orchids

  

  A few years ago I photographed some Blue Mystique orchids. Since then, I’ve seen orchids in shades of blues, greens and purples. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Cardinal Flowers

  

  are one of the most striking summer wildflowers I’ve seen. Their bright red flowers stand out among the greens of the forest. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – April 26, 2013

  

  Southern Blue Flag Iris (c) 2010 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well Flower and Plant Links... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Blue Poppies 2013

  

  One of the highlights of the year for flower photographers in the DC area is when Longwood Gardens puts the Blue Poppies on display in March. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage – April 23-27, 2013 – Gatlinburg, TN

  

  I will be at the at the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage at the Mills Conference Center in Gatlinburg, TN this week - April 23 -2 7, 2013. Spring Wildflower... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – April 19, 2013

  

  Butterfly Weed (c) 2010 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well National Park and National... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Beautiful Tulips – My New Video

  

  Tulips are one of my favorite spring flowers. I love seeing all the different colors and shapes in them at the local gardens. I’ve put together a new video for... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Toad Lilies – Tricyrtis X Sinimone

  

  I’ve photographed Toad Lilies (tricyrtis X sinimone) on a couple of occasions in recent years. Each time I see them, I’m reminded of what unusual flowers they... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Bright Yellow, Red and Orange Epidendrum Orchids

  

  © 2013 Patty Hankins I’ve had a wonderful time recently photographing some epidendrum orchids. I love the bright shades of red, yellow and orange that I’m seein... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Links – April 12, 2013

  

  Immortality Bearded Iris (c) 2010 Patty Hankins Here are some posts and articles that I enjoyed this week; I hope you enjoy them as well National Park and... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Shades of Pink & Purple Chrysanthemums

  

  One of the wonderful things about Chrysanthemums are all the wonderful colors they come in. Here are some of chrysanthemums in shades of pink and purple that... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME