9.10.2010
Black-chinned Hummingbird Archilochus alexandri
Fairy Beds, or Spider cups in Clematis
The yard if FILLED with these nests.. anyone know who makes them? they glisten in the morning dew like fairy beds...
Lycoris Radiata
Commonly called Naked ladies, sine they bloom without leaves or spider lillies, since they look spidery
Eastern Amercian Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) on Red Penta
or " Parsnip" Black Swallowtail - a good reason to plant dill and parsley in your garden as it lays its eggs on Apiaceae; dill, fennel, Queen Anne's lace, and parsley.
French Mulberry -Callicarpa americana
Grows wild all over the yard.. Birds love it-so do deer, raccoons, opossums and other night creatures.
Honeybee on Celmatis ( Ranunculaceae)
related to the buttercup- this variety is a swift perennial grower and covers the trees like kudzu if not attended. "Clema" is Greek for a liane, and the Latin specific name "brachiata" means "provided with arms" since the right-angled and opposite branching habit resembles arms sticking out of a torso.
ROSA PASCALI
Hybrid Tea Rose
Bred in Belgium- by Louis Lens, introduced in 1963
from
'Queen Elizabeth' × 'White Butterfly'
"This rose was chosen as the most beautiful white rose and one of the most beloved roses in the world by the 34 societies of the "World federation of Rose Societies" (triannual congres in Dublin, 1991)"http://www.flickr.com/photos/sint-katelijne-waver/3879075604/
I agree- it is one of my garden favorites.
LONGLEAF( left) and SHORTLEAF( right) PINE
I use the long leaf pine needles to weave baskets with- you can see why.. It's either true Loong Leaf or Loblooy Pine tree needles.. these are growing right next to each other and you can see the change in scale- and why it is called " Long leaf"
Pine. The short leaf pine is called " Scrub" pine locally.
8.17.2010
Passionflower ( Passiflora incarnata) Bloom
In South Louisiana I grew up calling these Maypop!
They are also known as-Espina de Cristo ; Christus-Krone; Christus-Strauss; Dorn-Krone; Jesus-Leiden; Marter; Muttergottes-Stern; Clock-flower; Tokeisō ; Krishnakamala; Tumbos and Lilikoʻi. The flavoring of Hawaiian punch comes from the Liliko'i vine's fruit. The "passion" refers to the Passion of Christ- and there is much religious symbolism referenced in the shapes of the flower and vines. There are over 500 species in the genus Passiflora! Click on the title above to connect to the Passionflower Research Network and lean more
and/ or click here for the the Passiflora Society International
Butterflies on the Elderberry Bush
They are an amazing plant that grow wild in my yard.
Why do Elderberries matter? Click on the title above to find out more about Elderberries and also click here for Cornell University's page about Elderberries.
Why do Elderberries matter? Click on the title above to find out more about Elderberries and also click here for Cornell University's page about Elderberries.
Delicious Homemade Ricotta with Pepper Crust
Quick to make, and great with crackers or homemade fresh bread! I use Mauthe's Milk & fresh lemon juice to give it a light fresh flavor, and creamy texture.
8.15.2010
8.05.2010
Rain -Relief from the Heat
We have had a few scorching days thanks to a blocking HIgh pressure that has been sitting on our heads the last few days. Yesterday evening we had a VERY electrical storm that lit up the night with a refereshing rain that left a half of an inch in the garden. This morning we have had another nice thunderstorm leave another half inch.. Hope they continue.
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Yesterday evening at dusk, we were travelling near the trace and a beautiful bobcat leaped across the road. He was about 25 lbs and magnificent with his little ruff , pointy ears and cut tail. It was darkish not a creamy beige like most images of bobcats, and had spotted markings and very powerful muscles as the jump was pretty much across the road and landing legs full out, into the ditch area. Usually we only see these beautiful animals along the road because someone has hit them. I'm glad that he did not get hit. With all of the growth of human population in the area, especially post-Katrina and the continual disappearance of the wetlands, I am sure that their habitat has been impacted. In the Ozarks, these are of a melanistic strain and are called Black Howlers. He certainly did look melanistic, or at least a darker brown than most photos I have seen. It was too quick for me to take a photo..He just jumped- and then he disappeared into the woods.
7.31.2010
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