Category: Flowers

Wanna enjoy the show? GO ALONE!

OR Better yet.. "Be the only one flowering" spoke my Purple Coneflower Echinacea. It enjoys the concert of November winds paired with 45F in SoCal and nothing will stop the beast. The only one, dancing colorfully and with ease, it made sure to make my life hard from the start. He keeps telling me: Pretty … Continue reading Wanna enjoy the show? GO ALONE!

If You break, keep on flowering.

This plant can do it, so can you Silver Ragwort The creation we are looking at here is a Mediterranean native, patina silverish sage colored plant with deep yellow flowers. That is how I see it. They call it Dusty Miller for whatever reason. The plant that I saved from a local Ralphs grocery store … Continue reading If You break, keep on flowering.

Ever tried digging yourself up from the grave?

I didn't think so. Here are the basics. Dig Yourself up from the Grave 101. Be strong. Dying was not really dying, you are just dormant. The DARKNESS you see when you wake up is just TEMPORARY. Remember that. That is if you are strong. Third, make sure you become a flower. Never thought I'd … Continue reading Ever tried digging yourself up from the grave?

Your garden makes you feel worthy? Let me crush your dreams.

I had a philosophical discussion with my pomegranate awhile back, about the purposes of growing something like pomegranate, especially from seed. It wasn't thrilled. We talked about the concept of self worth and a philosophical equation for botanic gardens: obsessive disorders+time=botanic gardens; I'll let you digest... Plants do not make one feel worthless You are … Continue reading Your garden makes you feel worthy? Let me crush your dreams.

“It’s always worth it to prove them Wrong”… and I really don’t think it cares…

"I manifest when and where I see fit". Bearded Iris, Concertina. Peach Iris I would name it. It sits in a medium size pot, sharing the space with 4 or 5 other Iris Plants. After my not so thorough research I was nearly convinced it wouldn't flower, and I was okay with that. What I … Continue reading “It’s always worth it to prove them Wrong”… and I really don’t think it cares…

The Art of Living and Dying all at the same time.

As performed by this Turkish Red. The "Red Dress" is what we are calling it for now. I will bring you the joy of the most fragile flower I have ever encountered. And this is how it lives and dies all at the same time. These flowers just opened up. The Plant has buds that … Continue reading The Art of Living and Dying all at the same time.

Have you ever asked your SUNflower how it deals with stress? I asked mine.

I JUST KEEP on GROWING Mammoth Sunflower, Imperfect Garden, May 2021 My initial understanding was this future happy face was fascinated with the opiums growing nearby. You are probably surprised they call it "a flower". Rightfully so. Let us all agree, the Sunflower Tree is more appropriate at this point, shall we? See for yourself. … Continue reading Have you ever asked your SUNflower how it deals with stress? I asked mine.

Ready for some Vintage Imperfect?

I thought so! Ever seen the old photographs of Lily Flowers? Me neither. So, I decided to create a few... for our mutual admiration. I couldn't stop with the Lilies of course. Because, what's the most Vintage flower you think there is? Young and old Rose Flowers Every stage is art.Full Body Wine Lily. Disclaimer: … Continue reading Ready for some Vintage Imperfect?

The beginnings..

I think it's safe to assume it's Spring California, in our garden at least. My Pomegranate Trees are showing the new leaves and it's day 15 since I last posted an update on the Armed Forces ("hyacinth") flowers. Story behind the name. Young Hyacinth FlowerPotted HyacinthDelicate Yellow Flower Close UpApprox 7 inches high at 15 … Continue reading The beginnings..