Saturday, December 21, 2013

Happy Solstice 2013!

Dahlia spp. at Denver Botanic Gardens
May you find peace in winter,
growth in spring,
joy in summer,
and
bounty in fall...
Best Wishes for the seasons to come!

Friday, December 20, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 1!

hollyhock, Alcea rosea
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 2!

sea holly, Eryngium spp.
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 3!

hummingbird flower, Epilobium canum latifolium (formerly Zauschneria californica latifolia) & friend
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 4!

Zinnia spp.
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Monday, December 16, 2013

2012 Solstice Countdown . . . 5!

tropical waterlily at Denver Botanic Gardens
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Sunday, December 15, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 6!

Tulipa spp.
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 7!

Maximillian sunflower & friend, Helianthus maximiliani
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Friday, December 13, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 8!


Cameo quince, Chaenomales speciosa 'Cameo'
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 9!

Dahlia spp. at the Denver Puppet Theater
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

2013 Solstice Countdown . . . 10!

moon carrot, Seseli gummiferum, at Denver Botanic Gardens
Those of us  who are avid gardeners living in the Northern Hemisphere can't wait for the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Then the days will begin to lengthen and we can look forward to the gardening season once again. Whoo-hoo!  This year the solstice occurs on December 21st, and to celebrate I'm posting a photo-a-day countdown with some of my favorite photographs of 2013.  Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 04, 2013

Wordless Wednesday 12.04.2013

Yesterday:  variegated Vinca minor in bloom; 55° F

Today: into the deep freeze, 15° F