Full Moon and New Azaleas.

10 Thursday Nov 2022

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There was a Blood Moon on November 8, 2022. A blood moon is when the moon falls completely within the earth shadow. It occurred around 4 AM, but I was sound asleep then and could only take the following photo at 8 PM.

This spring I planted two new azaleas. They are named Perfecto Mundo and are said to be able to rebloom in the fall after the usual spring bloom. I put the two plants in the ground and did not pay much attention, other than regular watering during this summer’s drought. The plants were small, no more 5 or 6 inches high. A few days ago, I was totally surprised when I saw vibrant pink colors in the area where they were planted, and discovered that both had sprouted some amazing flowers.

Rain and Flowers

08 Sunday May 2022

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It rained all day yesterday. I thought I heard rainfall also during the night. It continued this morning and did not stop until mid morning. I went out to see what survived or was ruined, and was pleasantly surprised as all the flowers came through and actually seemed to thrive.

Deciduous Azaleas

08 Saturday May 2021

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On a sunny day, Sayen Gardens near our house displayed hundreds of deciduous Azalea bushes and small trees. Their colors were vibrant and sunlight was just about perfect in highlighting them.

This last one is a Columbine with colors rivaling those of the Azaleas.

Mid Spring Flowers

24 Sunday Apr 2016

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Early Spring was brutal, and even today, in mid spring, it still feels cold enough to warrant a jacket when I went outside to take pictures. Many flowers were blooming, with a wide range of colors, from the most intense to the truly delicate.

Azalea Hino Crimson.

Another Azalea, but I don’t remember its name.

Jane Magnolia. Its first batch of flowers were destroyed by frost but there are just as many flowers in this second batch.

Jane Magnolia. Its first batch of flowers were destroyed by frost but there are just as many flowers in the second batch. It will continue blooming through the summer.