Monthly Archives: May 2013

I Only Want 2 C U In The Purple Rain -Jacaranda mimosifolia

Feel yourself falling into a purple sea of  sensual color.  Let its hue hypnotize and tantalize you.  So here’s the story.  I must admit I haven’t always been a fan of the brazilian Jacaranda mimosifolia but something has definitely changed my

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The Enigmatic Eye Of The Needle – Augusta rivalis

It’s always intriguing to see something so familiar in a new and enthralling form.  It’s that newness that drives the need to know and the need to have.  Who hasn’t seen a white flower before?  But what about one that

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The Singular Sensation Of Succulent Sesame – Uncarina grandidieri

Recently, on a visit to the amazing Kartuz Greenhouses in Vista, CA, I came across these dreamy beaming sunburstin’ blooms.  These flowers were sunshine supernova-ing all over the strikingly sculptural structure of a plant and pumpin’ out some positive vibes

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Heart Of Fire. Heart Of Flame. – Bromelia balansae

There are a few things in nature that we have come to recognize as beautiful beyond imagination but also diabolically dangerous.  Take for instance the Poison Dart Frog from the Amazon or the Blue Ring Octopus of the Pacific and

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Golden Glamour Super Jammer – Cassia brewsteri

It is amazing to me what color can do.  The mood it can set.  The reactions it can create.  Gold as a color has come to represent prestige, wealth, and wisdom.  When the color gold comes into view you can’t

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