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Morning Eye Candy: The Cardinal Rule

Posted in Photography on September 8 2014, by Matt Newman

The cardinal rule of visiting the Native Plant Garden dictates that you’re not allowed to miss summer’s cardinal flowers.

Cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) in the Native Plant Garden – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Dessert on the Wing

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on August 2 2013, by Matt Newman

Just in case you were skeptical about the cardinal flower‘s “hummingbird delicacy” status.

Lobelia cardinalis and guest — Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen