Tag Archives: red

Amaryllis Bulb In Bloom

Posted on December 8, 2022 by hernibs

Amaryllis is the common name for flowers of the genus Hippeastrum. The amaryllis commonly means determination, beauty, and love.The Victorians associated amaryllis with strength and determination because of their height and sturdiness.Amaryllis can also mean success, and are commonly given … Continue reading →

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Rhododendron Bloom

Posted on June 3, 2022 by hernibs

Happy ‘Birthday to my sister today. Hope you have a wonderful day.

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Peace Whispers

Posted on December 24, 2021 by hernibs

It was a whisperthat floated pastmilling crowdsof travellers,buyers,sellersand settled in the heartsof quiet shepherds,men of wisdomwatching the stars and a young girlin a barn.Peace –rarely foundanywhere elsebut in the heartsof thosewho stop long enoughto accept it. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Rhododendron On Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2021 by hernibs

Every day a few more blossoms open up, the rhododendron is going to be magnificent this year. We planted three small plants in the late 70’s. A tree fell on one of them and then another was driven over. This … Continue reading →

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Amanita Muscaria

Posted on October 20, 2020 by hernibs

Found in the Botanical Garden lawn. Bright red fly agaric from northern Europe and Asia. Cap might be orange or yellow due to slow development of the purple pigment. Wide cap with white or yellow warts which are removed by … Continue reading →

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Tête-à-tête

Posted on October 8, 2020 by hernibs

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Virginia Creeper

Posted on September 18, 2020 by hernibs

Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Deciduous, fast growing woody vine with dark green palmate foliage which turns bright orange-red in the fall. It climbs smooth surfaces using small forked tendrils tipped with small strongly adhesive pads. Stems grow up to 50’ … Continue reading →

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Fall’s Paintbox

Posted on September 16, 2020 by hernibs

I love the colours in Fall’s Paintbox. Reds that you only see this time of year, Greens that blend and blaze between blue sky and forest darkness. It’s not my favourite time of year but I can’t help admiring the … Continue reading →

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Crab Apples

Posted on August 28, 2020 by hernibs

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Dreams

Posted on July 12, 2020 by hernibs

Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. ~Marsha Norman

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Rhododendron is Amazing

Posted on May 22, 2020 by hernibs

This Rhodo is a survivor. We planted it over 40 years ago. It’s been driven over by an RV, had a tree fall on it, been stomped by male deer, been through drought and monsoons but still it blooms, faithfully … Continue reading →

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Camellia

Posted on April 15, 2020 by hernibs

Camellia (Cherokee Rose) Mathotiana Supreme We didn’t notice it was already blooming, the flowers are way above our roof. Beautiful colour. I do love camellia. It’s been blooming every spring since my birthday in 1987. One of those faithful friends … Continue reading →

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First Rhododendron Blossom This Year

Posted on May 4, 2019 by hernibs

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Fire Cracker Plant

Posted on September 4, 2017 by hernibs

Culphea Ignea ‘Vermillionaire’ Cigar plant, fire cracker plant I had this plant on our front step but the deer kept eating it. Now it’s blooming happily behind deer netting. Unfortunately the hummingbirds can’t get to it but at least we … Continue reading →

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Holly Berries

Posted on October 19, 2016 by hernibs

Holly grows all over our acreage but none bear the beautiful red berries so cherished around Christmas time. One Sunday tramp along our gravel road we came across this batch of holly growing in the sun up against a cedar … Continue reading →

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