To rest this easily . . .
#bloomscrolling #bees #gardeningfeed

Never sure what form abundance will take in the garden from year to year, but this year it's a mass of pom pom shaped marigolds. Drying the petals for now until inspiration strikes. Maybe I'll give plant dyes a try. #gardeningfeed

The packet said sea shells cosmos, but it appears to have gone a little rogue. The bees don't mind.
#gardeningfeed #bloomscrolling #bees

Occasionally I'll run into an especially appealing unplanned plant combination in the yard and I wonder if it's a happy accident or if the plant kingdom led me there. Here it's Culver's root and ornamental oregano nearing full bloom in shared pinkish purple tones. #gardeningfeed #bloomscrolling

I can usually find bumblebees backing out butt first from the tubular flowers of this Rocky Mountain penstemon. It's a small thing I always take delight in this time of year (on warmer days). #BloomScrolling #NativePlants

Welcomed me with open arms. #thicktrunktuesday

Grateful for our #publiclands this holiday season.

Spent some nice moments leaned up against this ancestor tree. #thicktrunktuesday

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #architecture

Sun setting over Lake Helena.

Gardening is wrapped up for the year and trying botanical drawing to satisfy the yearning. #gardeningfeed

The makings of an herb spiral. #gardeningfeed

Last summer's clary sage. Odd, but intoxicating smell.