After writing my last post it occurred to me that I might have the chance to realise my long-held ambition and go to an auricula show. It was a timely thought: the N.A.P.S.’s Northern Section…
Even if you love yard work, no one enjoys redoing work they’ve already done. So, when designing your yard, do your homework first.
Fifty miles northwest of Paris, John Galliano has created a home befitting the idiosyncratic beauty of his tenure at Maison Margiela. Hamish Bowles pays a call.
Feel like a fairy frolicking among flower fields this winter!
Found naturally along roadsides, pastures, and open woods, the exotic flowers and edible fruit of Purple Passionflower make this unique vine a striking ornamental plant for the garden. The common name, Maypop, refers to the fruit, which makes a loud popping sound when stomped on.
How to build Geodesic Dome version 2: Step by step instructions with photos, very cost-effective and easy building method using simple to make piped hubs.
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One of the top memorable trips you could take is a journey through Northern Italy. Here is an itinerary for Northern Italy and Switzerland.
www.davidrironsjrphotography.com I hope you are not getting tired of Mount Rainier shots? I have so many from the numerous trips I made this past August, that I want to share them. This year was fantastic for wildflowers with so many flowering at the same time! This was shot on that morning where the mountain was covered in fog and a list mist had been falling. All of the flowers were covered in dew drops, and there just seemed to be a sense of peace while walking the trails above Paradise. This is three exposures merged and tonemapped in Photomatix. I did a little "Dodge and Burn" in Photoshop as well as added a slight vignette in Lightroom. Thank you for your views, comments and faves! I appreciate them. Please do not use my images on blogs or websites without my permission. All images are available for license or sale. Thank you.
There are so many stunning spots to see Northern California wildflowers during the spring months, and in some places, into the summer. Don't think that you have to make a special trip to Southern California
Learn how to grow crocus, the vivid-hued, tulip-like flower that offers Northerners the first taste of spring and cooks the cherished flavor of saffron.
Looking to brighten your garden in Northern Utah?
The Ivy looked fabulous.
This gorgeous mural welcomes the beauty of spring to Belfast.
One of the most known facts about my hometown Jesenice is, that in May the northern slopes above the town get covered in a white blanket of daffodils (Narcissus poeticus). Last year I tried to do something different, something I have not seen before so I made a series of photographs with Milky Way above the daffodils. It was very well received as it was something people haven’t seen before.
Have you ever wondered about the art of drying flowers and creating stunning arrangements that last a lifetime? In this episode of the Backyard Bouquet Podcast, we have the pleasure of hearing from Hannah Muller, a cut flower farmer located in the beautiful Capay Valley of Northern California. Hannah shares her journey from growing up on Full Belly Farm to becoming a wedding farmer-florist to shifting her focus to dried flowers. We explore the process of drying flowers, the best conditions for drying, and the importance of harvesting at the right stage.
Tiles at Sorolla´s home in Madrid. ©2015laurabfernández
Northern sea oats are distinctive and one of the best ornamental grasses for partial shade or full sun.
Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Northern California
At Full Belly Farm, a second generation flower farmer and florist harnesses the beauty of blooms to create everlasting works of art.
