Pam Arguelles snapped this photo of her first Passion Flower. This very exotic tropical plant has a dozen more buds. It is a fascinating and beautiful flower. The size and structure of flowers of other Passiflora species is optimized for pollination by hummingbirds. The fruit of the plant is the passion fruit. Hundreds of hybrids have [...]
Entries Categorized as 'flowers/garden photos'
Exotic Passion Flower in Mystic
July 21, 2009
Blooming in Mary Ann Little’s Garden
May 29, 2009
Lovely Flowers
May 20, 2009
Barbara Tacy has provided some wonderful photos of flowers from her garden.
Daffodils & Crocuses
April 14, 2009
These crocuses photographed by Valerie Grimm in her garden are spectacular – a sure sign of spring.
The daffodils along Shinny’s stone wall are certainly a beautiful sign of spring.
March Meeting Speaker – Todd Gipstein
March 14, 2009
A Feast for The Eyes
Our March Meeting speaker is Todd Gipstein – renowned photographer and media specialist – “committed to continuing his long career of creating elegant, emotional shows that touch a responsive chord in viewers. In short, ‘media with a message. “
You can see Todd’s work and read more about him on his website [...]
Brussels in Bloom
March 8, 2009
Click on the images to enlargeCraftsmen arrange the flowers by hand, directly onto the square’s cobblestones, without any soil. Grass and tree bark are also used to provide color.
Story submitted by Jane Bogdan.
Photos from the Tundra
September 22, 2008
Fran Oat has shared photos of flowers on the trundra on her trip to Siberia and the Bering Sea.
Gardens created for the 2008 Beijing Summer Oympics
August 27, 2008
Arija’s Delightful Garden
August 23, 2008
Arija’s garden is 3 1/2 acres of flowers, shrubs,& trees which she planted & so beautifully landscaped in Old Mystic. A trip there is a real delight.
These photos, taken by Carol Connor, give a glimse of the beauty there.
A Visit to Portland Rose Garden
July 18, 2008
Diane Davis visited The International Rose Test Garden, in Portland, Oregon. It is the oldest official continuously operated public use test garden in the U.S. Its primary purpose is to serve as a testing ground for new rose varieties. The 4.5 acre garden with over 7,000 rose plants is on a hill with beautiful views [...]