Plants
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Garland Daisy
Just some happy daisies here on this Valentine’s Day. I was thinking about the very funny but sometimes mean Vinegar Valentines of old. They sharply contrast the happy and loving mood of today’s valentines. You can find the Smithsonian’s article… Continue reading
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Rain is coming…
I guess I should actually buy a raincoat this year. Continue reading
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Foggy Dew
It was a very foggy day. So foggy, in fact, it was difficult to see beyond the trees on the Greenbelt. I’m not exactly sure how far this fog spread throughout the South Bay. Despite the moisture and the impaired… Continue reading
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Starting To Feel Like Spring
I just noticed how absolutely brilliant the hyacinths were in my yard this morning. I know my birthday is around the corner when I start seeing those pink, purple, and blueish hues. Of course, the downside is that I can’t… Continue reading
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A Lily From My Yard
A single Calla Lily from my yard. Not sure why the others didn’t bloom. Apparently it’s also known as a “white arum lily”. Continue reading
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West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
Today I explored a nature trial I’ve never been to before. My Dad, hubs, and all three dogs were with me. There were flowers that I have never heard of and a gnarly looking tree! I think the firewheel flower… Continue reading
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Split Gill Mushroom
This morning I came across a mushroom growing on the Greenbelt that I had never seen before. I learned that the Split Gill mushroom (unsure if it’s one word or two) is common all over the world on rotting wood.… Continue reading
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Water Droplets On A Nasturtium Leaf
The same leaf but at different times of day. Somehow, without a filter, it made quite a bit of a lighting difference. It was just an hour apart too. The water droplets are so delicate! I felt like they could… Continue reading
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Orange Flowers
I just found out that these flowers are called Tropaeolum Majus or Garden Nasturtium. Bright flowers with edible leafs. These cuties were only in a few places that morning. Continue reading
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Knot A Hiding Place
At first I thought this tree knot looked a bit like a flying fox in hiding. The second time I looked at the picture, I thought about a mysterious serpent peeking out. Now though it’s figurative “eye” looks more sinister.… Continue reading
The Greenbelt Witch 