Howie
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“Photography is a love affair with life.“⠀
— Burk Uzzle
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“Photography is a love affair with life.“⠀
— Burk Uzzle
My Japanese maple 'Shin deshojo' is putting on a colorful show. #japanesemaple #fall #fallleaves #japanesemapleleaves
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
My Japanese maple 'Shin deshojo' is putting on a colorful show. #japanesemaple #fall #fallleaves #japanesemapleleaves
“Best Thanksgiving wishes.
May your blessings outnumber the autumn leaves.”
#leaves #Thanksgiving #japanesemaple #fall #fallcolors🍁🍂
May your blessings outnumber the autumn leaves.”
#leaves #Thanksgiving #japanesemaple #fall #fallcolors🍁🍂
November 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
“Best Thanksgiving wishes.
May your blessings outnumber the autumn leaves.”
#leaves #Thanksgiving #japanesemaple #fall #fallcolors🍁🍂
May your blessings outnumber the autumn leaves.”
#leaves #Thanksgiving #japanesemaple #fall #fallcolors🍁🍂
Abutilon ‘Tiger Eye’ is a flowering maple shrub known for its bell-shaped, golden-orange and red-veined flowers. It can grow 6–10 feet tall and wide, attracts pollinators, and blooms from spring through fall, or nearly year-round in warmer climates.
#abutilon #flowerbloom #floweringmaple
#abutilon #flowerbloom #floweringmaple
November 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Abutilon ‘Tiger Eye’ is a flowering maple shrub known for its bell-shaped, golden-orange and red-veined flowers. It can grow 6–10 feet tall and wide, attracts pollinators, and blooms from spring through fall, or nearly year-round in warmer climates.
#abutilon #flowerbloom #floweringmaple
#abutilon #flowerbloom #floweringmaple
Succulent bloom, coneflower, and pansies. #flower #flowerlover #prettyblooms #magiclight #succulents #flowerpower
October 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Succulent bloom, coneflower, and pansies. #flower #flowerlover #prettyblooms #magiclight #succulents #flowerpower
Backlit fall leaves… one of life’s little pleasures. #fall #fallseason #backlighting #petaluma #fallleaves
October 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Backlit fall leaves… one of life’s little pleasures. #fall #fallseason #backlighting #petaluma #fallleaves
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America.
#coneflower #kingsflowernursery #santarosacalifornia #echinacea #perennials ##fallblooms
#coneflower #kingsflowernursery #santarosacalifornia #echinacea #perennials ##fallblooms
October 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America.
#coneflower #kingsflowernursery #santarosacalifornia #echinacea #perennials ##fallblooms
#coneflower #kingsflowernursery #santarosacalifornia #echinacea #perennials ##fallblooms
October 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
California aster (Symphyotrichum chilense) is a resilient, native perennial that blooms from late summer through fall. It is excellent for stabilizing slopes and attracting bees and butterflies.
#hallbergbutterflygarden #aster #californiaaster #fallflowers #nativeplants #sebastopolcalifornia
#hallbergbutterflygarden #aster #californiaaster #fallflowers #nativeplants #sebastopolcalifornia
October 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
California aster (Symphyotrichum chilense) is a resilient, native perennial that blooms from late summer through fall. It is excellent for stabilizing slopes and attracting bees and butterflies.
#hallbergbutterflygarden #aster #californiaaster #fallflowers #nativeplants #sebastopolcalifornia
#hallbergbutterflygarden #aster #californiaaster #fallflowers #nativeplants #sebastopolcalifornia
This majestic tree with backlit leaves made me pause and appreciate its splendor. #trees #tree #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery #plantjoy
September 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This majestic tree with backlit leaves made me pause and appreciate its splendor. #trees #tree #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery #plantjoy
Lovely “Golden Hens and Chicks.“ Everything at this gem of a nursery is 25% off with an additional 10% off succulents and cacti. Sale is through Sept. 28. Visits are by appt. only. Check out their website for info.
#succulents #hensandchickssucculent #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery
#succulents #hensandchickssucculent #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery
September 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Lovely “Golden Hens and Chicks.“ Everything at this gem of a nursery is 25% off with an additional 10% off succulents and cacti. Sale is through Sept. 28. Visits are by appt. only. Check out their website for info.
#succulents #hensandchickssucculent #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery
#succulents #hensandchickssucculent #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), the state flower of Maryland, attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and are known as a “pioneer species” because they are among the first to grow back after a fire or other disturbance.
#flowers #blackeyedsusans #cutflowers #summervibes☀️ #pollinatorfriendly
#flowers #blackeyedsusans #cutflowers #summervibes☀️ #pollinatorfriendly
July 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), the state flower of Maryland, attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and are known as a “pioneer species” because they are among the first to grow back after a fire or other disturbance.
#flowers #blackeyedsusans #cutflowers #summervibes☀️ #pollinatorfriendly
#flowers #blackeyedsusans #cutflowers #summervibes☀️ #pollinatorfriendly
A mama and daddy gray fox and three kits have a den under a neighbor’s porch. This is the second year they’ve returned. Yesterday this gorgeous little imp was chilllaxing in the driveway when I came home.
#fox #grayfox #wildlife #foxesofinstagram #urbanwilflife
#fox #grayfox #wildlife #foxesofinstagram #urbanwilflife
July 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A mama and daddy gray fox and three kits have a den under a neighbor’s porch. This is the second year they’ve returned. Yesterday this gorgeous little imp was chilllaxing in the driveway when I came home.
#fox #grayfox #wildlife #foxesofinstagram #urbanwilflife
#fox #grayfox #wildlife #foxesofinstagram #urbanwilflife
Blanket flowers exude summer vibes and happiness. #flowers #summervibes☀️ #blanketflowers #cottagegardensofpetaluma #sonomacounty
July 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Blanket flowers exude summer vibes and happiness. #flowers #summervibes☀️ #blanketflowers #cottagegardensofpetaluma #sonomacounty
June 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Early evening light illuminating redbud ‘flame thrower’ tree.
#leaves #redbud #trees #fortheloveoftrees #backlighting #magiclight #rohnertpark
#leaves #redbud #trees #fortheloveoftrees #backlighting #magiclight #rohnertpark
June 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Early evening light illuminating redbud ‘flame thrower’ tree.
#leaves #redbud #trees #fortheloveoftrees #backlighting #magiclight #rohnertpark
#leaves #redbud #trees #fortheloveoftrees #backlighting #magiclight #rohnertpark
“As the sun spirals its longest dance, cleanse us.
As nature shows bounty and fertility, bless us.
Let all things live with loving intent And to fulfill their truest destiny.”
- Blessing for the summer solstice
#summersolstice2025 #summersolstice #butterflybush #sebastopolcalifornia
As nature shows bounty and fertility, bless us.
Let all things live with loving intent And to fulfill their truest destiny.”
- Blessing for the summer solstice
#summersolstice2025 #summersolstice #butterflybush #sebastopolcalifornia
June 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“As the sun spirals its longest dance, cleanse us.
As nature shows bounty and fertility, bless us.
Let all things live with loving intent And to fulfill their truest destiny.”
- Blessing for the summer solstice
#summersolstice2025 #summersolstice #butterflybush #sebastopolcalifornia
As nature shows bounty and fertility, bless us.
Let all things live with loving intent And to fulfill their truest destiny.”
- Blessing for the summer solstice
#summersolstice2025 #summersolstice #butterflybush #sebastopolcalifornia
I have three different abutilon, also known as flowering maple, growing in pots in my yard. I ❤️ their distinctive bell-shaped flowers and maple-like leaves.
#abutilon #floweringmaple #flowers #bellshapedflowers #sebastopol #sebastopolcalifornia
#abutilon #floweringmaple #flowers #bellshapedflowers #sebastopol #sebastopolcalifornia
June 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I have three different abutilon, also known as flowering maple, growing in pots in my yard. I ❤️ their distinctive bell-shaped flowers and maple-like leaves.
#abutilon #floweringmaple #flowers #bellshapedflowers #sebastopol #sebastopolcalifornia
#abutilon #floweringmaple #flowers #bellshapedflowers #sebastopol #sebastopolcalifornia
“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses”
– Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
#roses #rose #inspirational #inspiringwords #thorns #quotestoliveby
– Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
#roses #rose #inspirational #inspiringwords #thorns #quotestoliveby
June 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses”
– Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
#roses #rose #inspirational #inspiringwords #thorns #quotestoliveby
– Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
#roses #rose #inspirational #inspiringwords #thorns #quotestoliveby
A highlight of my recent trip to the Netherlands and Belgium was the amazing Kukenhof Gardens. 💖🌷🌞
#kukenhof #tulip #lisse #netherlands
#kukenhof #tulip #lisse #netherlands
May 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A highlight of my recent trip to the Netherlands and Belgium was the amazing Kukenhof Gardens. 💖🌷🌞
#kukenhof #tulip #lisse #netherlands
#kukenhof #tulip #lisse #netherlands
The most revered species, acer palmatum, symbolizes peace, longevity, and prosperity.
#japanesemaple #ilovejapanesemaples #springleaves #japanesemapletrees
#japanesemaple #ilovejapanesemaples #springleaves #japanesemapletrees
April 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The most revered species, acer palmatum, symbolizes peace, longevity, and prosperity.
#japanesemaple #ilovejapanesemaples #springleaves #japanesemapletrees
#japanesemaple #ilovejapanesemaples #springleaves #japanesemapletrees
My tulips continue to bloom and make me happy. #tulips #tulip #spring #springvibes🌸 #iloveflowers #springbulbs
March 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
My tulips continue to bloom and make me happy. #tulips #tulip #spring #springvibes🌸 #iloveflowers #springbulbs
I’m loving these tulips that are blooming in my yard. Spring is almost here. Happy happy joy joy!
#tulipsofinstagram #tulips #prettyflowers #ilovetulips🌷 #bulbs
#tulipsofinstagram #tulips #prettyflowers #ilovetulips🌷 #bulbs
March 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I’m loving these tulips that are blooming in my yard. Spring is almost here. Happy happy joy joy!
#tulipsofinstagram #tulips #prettyflowers #ilovetulips🌷 #bulbs
#tulipsofinstagram #tulips #prettyflowers #ilovetulips🌷 #bulbs
Overcast skies are Mother Nature’s photographic softbox.
#daffodils #daffodil #bulbs #springvibes #softfocusphotography
#daffodils #daffodil #bulbs #springvibes #softfocusphotography
March 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Overcast skies are Mother Nature’s photographic softbox.
#daffodils #daffodil #bulbs #springvibes #softfocusphotography
#daffodils #daffodil #bulbs #springvibes #softfocusphotography
In the fall I planted several daffodil and tulip bulbs. This cheery daffodil is the first to show up on this rainy winter day. #bulbs #daffodil #yellowflowers
February 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
In the fall I planted several daffodil and tulip bulbs. This cheery daffodil is the first to show up on this rainy winter day. #bulbs #daffodil #yellowflowers
Pretty flowers near a redwood grove on a dear friend’s property.
#daffodils #azalea #flowers #flowerlover #springstyle #sebastopolcalifornia #sebastopol
#daffodils #azalea #flowers #flowerlover #springstyle #sebastopolcalifornia #sebastopol
January 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Pretty flowers near a redwood grove on a dear friend’s property.
#daffodils #azalea #flowers #flowerlover #springstyle #sebastopolcalifornia #sebastopol
#daffodils #azalea #flowers #flowerlover #springstyle #sebastopolcalifornia #sebastopol