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Who’s picking the tulips?

tree tulip

Another road warrior! This magical flower was felled from the top of a very tall tulip tree by a hungry caterpillar.

Posted on May 27, 2018May 21, 2018Categories #Insects, #Spring flowers, #Tree huggerTags #Spring, Flower Show, Outdoors, Trees, www.carriestaples.com1 Comment on Who’s picking the tulips?

Tinkerbell and her gang have arrived!

Tinkerbell and friends

At first I thought it was a new constellation reflected in the river.  But the constant twinkling motion made me realize it had to be Tinkerbell and her gang!

Posted on May 9, 2018May 7, 2018Categories Sparkles on the waterTags Outdoors, Potomac River, www.carriestaples.com1 Comment on Tinkerbell and her gang have arrived!

When are blueberries pink?

blueberries

Blueberry blossoms are the most wonderful pink!

Posted on April 26, 2018Categories #Spring flowersTags #Spring, Outdoors, www.carriestaples.comLeave a comment on When are blueberries pink?

Too beautiful even for words like…

flower orchid phaius 3

Too beautiful even for words like Chocolate and Vanilla and Raspberry!

Posted on March 18, 2018March 17, 2018Categories #Flowers, #orchidsTags #orchids, Outdoors, www.carriestaples.com1 Comment on Too beautiful even for words like…

The beautiful source of your sneeze!

tree maple flower 2
Tree maple flower

These small but powerful maple blossoms want to welcome you to allergy season! Yes, it’s still only February!

Posted on February 27, 2018February 26, 2018Categories #Flowers, #Spring, #Spring flowers, #Tree huggerTags #Spring, OutdoorsLeave a comment on The beautiful source of your sneeze!

What butterfly flew by?

River ripples

No idea what caused the ripples until my husband asked, “What butterfly flew by?”

Posted on February 24, 2018February 22, 2018Categories ##WindTags Outdoors, Potomac River, www.carriestaples.com1 Comment on What butterfly flew by?

Be my Valentine?

flower snowdrop

Always remember, you are loved!

Posted on February 14, 2018Categories #Flowers, #Greeting cards, #Spring flowersTags Outdoors, www.carriestaples.com1 Comment on Be my Valentine?

Winter flowers

flower ironweed 2

Ironweed seedheads are our winter flowers in southern Maryland.

Posted on February 9, 2018February 8, 2018Categories #Flowers, #WeedloverTags Outdoors, www.carriestaples.comLeave a comment on Winter flowers

Winter green

Lichen winter

Lichen may be my favorite winter green. It is an important nest material to humming birds. They cover the outside of their tiny nests with it. Exquisite camouflage!

Posted on January 29, 2018January 23, 2018Categories #Tree hugger, LichensTags Outdoors, www.carriestaples.comLeave a comment on Winter green

Tic Tac Toe, anyone?

Clouds contrails

Tic tac toe, anyone? A sky full of contrails! With all this cold, it looks like everyone is getting out of town!

Posted on January 20, 2018January 19, 2018Categories #CloudsTags #Clouds, Outdoors, SunsetLeave a comment on Tic Tac Toe, anyone?

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