The ever-loved, summer favorite, Day Lily was blooming among a garden arrangement in Lincoln Park, Chicago.Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Summer regular…
yellow
Fun possibilities…
‘Tis the season of the ever loved/hated Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Loved by children. Hated by most adults; myself excluded now that I no longer have my own garden. A child’s eye level view of the Dandelion is the best! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Close up view of the fun loving seedhead; enticing children of all ages to help spread the seads with a mighty puff of air. Though considered a weed, the Dandelion is edible in it’s entirety. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Considered a weed because the Dandelion is a prolific producer, flourishing almost anywhere. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Poolside garden…
This Bulbine ( frutescens) was planted by a pool in a small rock garden. A South African native, it tolerate hot, dry and Sandy enviornments. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Bulbines produce either yellow or orange flowers. CLICK image above for more infomation. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Growing like a weed…
This bright bouquet was just growing in cracks in the sidewalk/curb area. I believe it’s actually not an official “weed” but a naturalized cluster of Bush Daisy (Gamolepis chrysanthemoides).
Sun on the beach…
This bit of sunshine is the Dune Sunflower (Helianthus debilis) found on the sandy bank just off the beach in front of Sea Watch restaurant, Lauderdale by the Sea. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Bright growth amongst the arid…
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) close-up view. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
CLICK this image to read more information on the Purslane. This cluster was on the beach side of Sea Watch restaurant in Lauderdale by the Sea,a Florida. BOTH places I heartily recommend. Copyrightberg
Buds spring forth…
Getting ready to bloom at Flamingo Gardens, Florida. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Yellow draws attention. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Layers of loveliness…
Layers and layers of Dahlia petals. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Took a walk this morning and was stopped still by these blossoms. They appear to be the treasured tuber-growing Dahlias. Their dainty charm requires that tubers be dug and preserved carefully during cold winters and replanted in the warming spring days.
The Dahlia you brought to our isle
Your praises forever shall speak
‘Mid gardens as sweet as your smile
And colour as bright as your cheek.
–Lord Holland (1773–1840)
The flower reminds me of layers of petticoats worn in days of yore. Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg.
Ahhhhh……the lovely Dahlia. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Heirloom beard…
Portrait of Bearded Iris bud. This plant is over 29 years old; it was present in our yard when we moved into our home in April of 1986. Copyright 2015, Pamela Breitberg
Shades of gold…
Young maple grove copyright 2013 Pamela Breitberg
The many maples throughout the forest had predominantly yellow leaves, except for a few trees such as this one.
Maple leaves copyright 2013 Pamela Breitberg
This website has clear, yet detailed explanations for the specific colors found in autumn leaves: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/pubs/leaves/leaves.shtm.