Name is Arum italicum (Lords and Ladies) not Jack in the Pulpit

A long time friend did some research for me and discovered I had the wrong name for this beautiful plant. It is not Jack in the Pulpit as I once thought. A very kind, older gentleman gave me the plant, so it will be special to me regardless of the name. I think I will … Continue reading Name is Arum italicum (Lords and Ladies) not Jack in the Pulpit

Just For Fun Did You Find Him? Here he is!

He was well camouflaged. I found out some were having difficulty seeing him.  I got some help to be able to send you this picture showing him. I hope you had fun looking for him.

THE LOVELY FOX SQUIRELL

I enjoy watching these every year scurrying around finding nuts and acorns, eating them and burying them for later consumption. I have tried on many occasions to get a close-up picture. Today is the first time I feel that I have one slightly close of  being worthy to be posted. My photography is so limited … Continue reading THE LOVELY FOX SQUIRELL

More Wild Flowers

Flowers are everywhere. I love them. If I am correct, these are of the aster family, mini sunflowers and mums.

BEAUTIFUL GOLDENROD

Yes, I did say beautiful.  I have always thought it was, but I also thought it made me have allergies.  Now today I read that it was probably the ragweed and not the beautiful goldenrod.  I also read that it is or has been used for a lot of medicinal purposes.  If interested the University … Continue reading BEAUTIFUL GOLDENROD