Monthly Archives: March 2013

Trippin’ On Two-Tone Minty Magnificence – Prostanthera magnifica

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Hank — 2 Comments ↓

Now that’s what I call some serious flower action!  Check out those spotted throats, the fuzzy-funkadelic-fur-coatness of lilac flower petals, and the crazy futuristic fuchsia, shield-like bracts backing up all this beauty!  This two-tone tonic makes me all warm and…

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Viva La Voltage Visual – Billbergia ‘Fantasy Island’

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Hank — 6 Comments ↓

Wowzers!  I think Mother Nature broke the mold when she created this spectacular specimen of a flower.  Have you ever seen anything like it?  Are you feelin’ the visual voltage like I am?  Electric blue petals gushing with gonzo green…

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Little Fluffy Clouds – Exochorda x macrantha

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Hank — No Comments ↓

A few posts ago I said that white flowers didn’t really do anything for me.  As soon as I put that thought out there, white flower karma came along to kick aside my previous assumptions.  The other day, I stumbled…

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Feels Like The First Time – Gomphrena ‘Pink Zazzle’

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Hank — 5 Comments ↓

Being a Plantaholic means you “suffer” from a constant thirst for plants, plants, and more plants.  Something about them feeds a satisfaction in you for beauty or a beautiful experience.  Especially when you happen upon something for the first time…

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The Blazing Beguile Of A Bluebell Knoll – Phacelia campanularia

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Hank — 2 Comments ↓

I am a lucky one.  I live in a place with some of the most beautiful wildflowers in the world.  I love taking hikes around California and coming across nature’s beauty. Walking on a path and spotting the brilliant bloom…

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