Category Archives: Plants

The Second Blossoming

Posted on August 18, 2017 by judilyn

Several months ago, we had an arborist come out and tend to two of our precious trees – the plum/apricot tree and this darling rose tree.  He cut it back MUCH further than I thought proper, but, of course he … Continue reading →

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Bee Careful

Posted on April 28, 2017 by judilyn

  I know . . . everyone posts “the bee in the flower” captures – so here’s mine!  He disappeared down out of sight, but I just kept the phone trained on the spot, and soon he reappeared.  Got him!

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Red Tree Watercolor

Posted on November 25, 2015 by judilyn

This tree turns the most beautiful colors, but it is not on my usual route through the complex, so some years I miss its total glory. This is how it looked as I came home from the grocery store a … Continue reading →

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Night Rose

Posted on October 13, 2015 by judilyn

Last night I was taking out the trash and our rosetree summoned me for a look at its beautiful flowers as they enjoyed the night air. On a lark, I whipped out my iPhone and took this picture of the … Continue reading →

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Which Plum Didn’t Get the Memo?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by judilyn

   Our cactus plant has a bazillion of these plums on it, but apparently there was a miscommunication somewhere along the line. 

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Succulents 

Posted on August 21, 2015 by judilyn

   We had to do a double take on these beauties. Definitely real!  Aren’t they gorgeous? Another benefit of visiting Tucson. 

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Fading Rose

Posted on August 7, 2015 by judilyn

   Every day we walked by this rosebush, but the wind was always blowing just enough to jiggle the lovely blossoms.   I couldn’t help myself – I just had to have a portrait! With the help of Mobile Monet, … Continue reading →

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Reaching For The Sky

Posted on July 24, 2015 by judilyn

   This is the most amazing plant.  For months it stands like an enormous stalk of asparagus, and then these beautiful flowers burst forth.  When the flowers are finished, the whole plant dies. 

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Sentry Plant

Posted on July 19, 2015 by judilyn

  Not to be confused with a Century Plant, which is entirely different.  I love these blue urns, with their lovely plants and flowers, that are scattered all over the La Encantada Shopping Center in Tucson.  This lovely arrangement monitors the … Continue reading →

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