Flower

Morning Eye Candy: Autumn Gold (of a Different Kind)

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on October 2 2012, by Matt Newman

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Petite Purple

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on September 18 2012, by Matt Newman

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Saturday Sun

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on September 15 2012, by Matt Newman

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: A Little Late for the 4th of July

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography on September 6 2012, by Matt Newman

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Prim and Proper

Posted in Photography on February 26 2012, by Ann Rafalko

A cheery blue primrose, Primula auricula, awaits her turn in the Auricula Theater come April.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: A Very Animated Weed

Posted in Around the Garden on October 4 2011, by Ann Rafalko

This funny little blue weed looks like something straight out of a children’s cartoon. And like many cartoons it is an import into the U.S., but unfortunately not a very funny one. Commelina communis is originally from Asia and is commonly seen in waste places, especially places with water and shade. Commonly known as the Asiatic Dayflower, this cherry but aggressive weed spreads through prolific seed production, crowding-out more desirable native plants. Fortunately, it is easy to identify, and even easier to pull out of the ground.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Make Believe

Posted in Photography on August 20 2011, by Ann Rafalko

This Adnia rubella flower (commonly known as Chinese buttonbush) looks like it would make a very fine stand-in as a magic wand for your favorite fairy princess.

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen

Morning Eye Candy: Stargazing.

Posted in Photography on June 25 2011, by Plant Talk

A sunny afternoon is a perfectly good time to go stargazing.

Nicotania alata ‘Grand Ol’ White’ (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)