The rise of bittercress
March 24, 2012 12:00 am by Doug Oster / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette There's no mistaking a weed like bittercress this time of the year as it's everywhere. This airy, low-growing plant sports tiny white flowers reaching 6 inches to a foot tall. It seems to be more prevalent this year for many gardeners. For others, this annual and [...]
Daffodil Days coordinator sought in Chase County
The American Cancer Society is looking for a volunteer coordinator for its annual Daffodil Days promotion in Chase County. Daffodil Days celebrates the Society’s mission of saving lives and creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays through the sale of these flowers. The daffodil is the first flower of spring and the American [...]
SilverArts winners announced
The Onslow County Senior Games SilverArts announced the following winners: Visual Acrylics: first, Patsy Kennedy Lain-Fishing at the Rock Quarry. Drawing: first, Janet Lee-Prince of Peace. Mixed: first, Ronald Spain-Mr. Turtle; second, Georgia Stone-Wilson- the Dipper Shadow Box; third, Jacquin McNeill-President Obama and Posse. Oil: first, Marsha Antinori-Path Newly taken; second, Pearl Rawls-Quality Time; third, [...]
Nice Planting Daffodil Bulbs photos
Daffodils on a rainy morning…Image by Sailor CoruscantLast year I planted some daffodil bulbs, in the hopes of growing someof my favourite flowers. unfortunately, while they sprouted and grewvery tall, it seems that I had left it too late (and it was too mild awinter) and they never flowered. this year I’m hoping for betterresults.[Remind [...]
Pure White Daffodil
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101 Things To Do Before You Die: Holgobsession Wednesday – Cracklin’ Daffodils Edition*
Ugh. Glee repeats are the bane of my existence. oh well, I’ll attempt to continue on. since we’ve hit that point in the week here’s my thoughts and totally random musings on Holga and my weekly obsessions.HolgaThe picture today is from my visit to Ephesus. I love the view through the cutout window. I think I’m [...]
ColtPixy: Glimpse of Spring
It is so beautiful here today. All of the yellow flowers are beginning to open up. Daffodils, buttercups, double daffodils, forcynthia bushes. I snapped a couple of pics for my friends who live farther North to show them that Spring really is going to show up this year. =) You can click the images to [...]
Be-Zazzled: Zazzle button from CCreech Studio: Daffodil (Narcissus) Button
CREATE | APPAREL | MUGS | POSTAGE | CARDS | POSTERS | GIFTS | ALL Favorite flower? just want something to brighten up your day? Check out this original botanical illustration of a daffodil (Narcissus) blossom! Daffodil (Narcissus) Button by ccreech21 find more at Zazzle. Share this! | at Zazzle you can: Shop billions of unique custom products. Create t-shirts, business cards, invitations, custom gifts, and more. [...]
Now is the time to plant your tulips and daffodils
At the Foot of the Magic Tree by JLMphoto If you are planning to have tulips or daffodils or any bulbs blooming next spring, this is the perfect time to plant them. Bulbs can be planted in the ground now until the soil freezes so hard that you can not dig it. but even though [...]
David X: Phosphorus and Hesperus
Phosphorus and Hesperus, oil on canvas, Evelyn de Morgan, 1882 This beautiful painting by Evelyn de Morgan depicts the greek gods Phosphorus and Hesperus. Phosphorus(gr. Eosphoros, l. Lucifer) and Hesperus(gr. Hesperos, l. Vesper) are brothers, sons of the rosy fingered goddess of dawn, Eos (latin: Aurora). Phosphorus is the planet Venus when it appears as the morning star. Hesperus is the planet Venus when [...]