Category Archives: Flowers

Aloe Vera Bloom

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Plumeria (Frangipani) FOTD May 8, 2019

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Mums and Tamales: Flower of the Day, May 6, 2019

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Bougainvillea, Flower of the Day, May 4, 2019

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Flower of the Day, May 4, 2019

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Clenched Hibiscus; FOTD APR 30. 2019

 

 

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Beaded Flowers: FOTD Apr 28, 2019

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This is the intricately beaded cape of a voladore or “flier.” More about this incredible Mexican ritual later. For now, let’s concentrate on the flowers.

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Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, Apr 24, 2019

IMG_1559This little hibiscus bush right next to my kitchen door is very faithful in providing a bloom at a time. Nice to be greeted to this surprise most days when I go out to feed the cats. It is a Spanish Dancer. Love the bloom and love the name.

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Blue Dahlias: FOTD Apr 23, 2019

 

These gorgeous blue dahlias were just part of the centerpiece at neighbors Sergio and David’s sumptuous Easter brunch.

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Aloe Blooms with Bees: FOTD Apr 21, 2019

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The aloe are in full bloom now, and the bees are taking full advantage. They tunnel down into the blooms until their entire bodies are obscured, then back out covered in pollen. They are absolutely drunk on nectar, or so it seems, and as determined as Morrie when he in in ball-fetching mode.

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