Wednesday, December 30, 2009
dutchman's pipe, so sexy!
I asked dear Dennison at the Audbon House and Tropical Gardens in Key West, Florida what plant in the gardens should not be missed. He took me to a back fence covered in the Dutchman's Pipe. Oh my! What a sexy plant. Please note the heart shaped leaves, the closed flower which appears so male, and the open flower which just screams, "woman!". All this to attract the pollinator which I have been told is a butterfly. The wee seed of this plant is also in the shape of a heart. I heart it so much. xoxo
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
night blooming stunner
I was out on a moonlit bike ride when i was stopped by the most delicious scent, and found these holy moly glorious characters...
Friday, November 27, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
last tomato sandwich of the season, with bacon on the side
my favorite tomato of the the season, Kellogs Breakfast....an heirloom that grows big bulbous fruit that are super meaty and delicious, great for those who like a full coverage on their tomato sandwich. a divine flavor that is equally sweet and tangy!
true love always
okay, so I am really behind on things I want to put on this blog….but the last of the tomato sandwiches must be documented here!
this pic is from late October Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Kudzu, you crazy old fool
Oh kudzu, you’re so naughty, and how I adore thee….
Covering sides of highways, byways and the old railroad
A vision to behold comrads!
A perfume so bold yet innocent, of grape kool-aid, draws you in to discover hidden under those steroidal leaves, the elegant- leguminous- the kudzu flower…
Purple and yellow royalty!
(click to enlarge to get a good look at those flowers)
Covering sides of highways, byways and the old railroad
A vision to behold comrads!
A perfume so bold yet innocent, of grape kool-aid, draws you in to discover hidden under those steroidal leaves, the elegant- leguminous- the kudzu flower…
Purple and yellow royalty!
(click to enlarge to get a good look at those flowers)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Bud can fix anything with a toothpick
Bud is the real farmer at the River Farm, raising cows and hay. He has his own farm next door but likes his cows to taste the sweet grasses of ours. Those mountain cows, mammoth dears, so agile on those steep Appalachian slopes. I admire their grace in the face of gravity.
The rest of us are gardeners, beekeepers, river farmers, bonfire farmers and keen observationists.
The rest of us are gardeners, beekeepers, river farmers, bonfire farmers and keen observationists.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Plant fondling
and then a sauce
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
hidden treasures america's garden book
Saturday, August 8, 2009
when your nails match your tomatoes
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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