Flopping and Dropping

8 Jun 2014

Flopping and Dropping

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro, Through My Lens | 0

There is so much blooming in the garden right now. I call the poppies and peonies the floppy beauties. We seem to wait forever for them to open and then after a few days they are flopping and dropping. … Continued

19 May 2014

Parrots in the Garden

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro, Plants | 0

I’ve got parrots in the garden … not real parrots because we don’t live in the right climate … but parrot tulips. Parrot tulips are known for their colourful, curly, fringed petals that perhaps resemble parrot feathers. They have gorgeous … Continued

28 Oct 2013

Milkweed Pods

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro | 0

The milkweed pods have been bursting open to release all the seeds. I let these plants grow in a wild area of the garden to attract the Monarch butterflies. Milkweed is an important source of nectar for bees and other … Continued

28 Sep 2013

The Praying Mantis

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro | 0

The weather has been glorious this week … chilly morning but fantastic afternoon. We’ve been doing lots of clean up outside, but I hate to start putting things away when it is so nice out, but I also know … Continued

2 Sep 2013

Cicadas

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro | 0

Cicadas – those inscects that we don’t very often see but we very often hear buzzing and clicking on those hot and humid days. Cicada comes from Latin and translates to mean tree cricket. One day awhile ago there was one on … Continued

6 Jul 2013

Susan with the Brown Eyes

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro, Plants | 0

I love taking macro photos and here are some of the rudbekia that is blooming. I love this native/wildflower that grows in the garden each year. This is a plant that takes care of itself … doesn’t mind the heat, … Continued

8 Jun 2013

Peonies in Macro

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro, Plants | 0

The Sarah Bernhardt peonies have really pleased me this year. Last year I received 3 dry peony roots from Veseys. In the spring when they arrived I planted them into large pots to see if they would grow. Then … Continued

2 Jun 2013

Solomon Seal in Macro

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro, Plants | 0

I just love taking macro photos of the blooms. Solomon Seal can be tricky to photograph as the little white blooms hang downward. They open up after a few days to reveal a lovely green colouring on the edges. … Continued

26 May 2013

Raindrops on the Lady’s Mantle

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Macro, Plants | 0

We have certainly had our share of rain over the past few days. It has been cold and damp as well but the rain gives me the opportunity to go out and take photos of the raindrops on the leaves. … Continued