Here's some information on the Oregon grape: "The Oregon-grape (the state flower) was one of the many plants collected during the Lewis and Clark expedition and then studied by Dr. Mahone. Tall Oregon-grape may be familiar to more than just the Pacific Northwest, it was introduced into Great Britain in 1823 and became an expensive ornamental. Dull Oregon-grape …
Unusual Succulent
I saw this unusual succulent at the Alii Kula Lavender Farm on Maui when we were there in November. It appeared almost black although it was actually a very deep purple. They offered to give me a cutting of it but I didn't think it would make it through agriculture customs at the airport. They're …
Bees
My Russian Sage plant has been attracting a lot of bees lately. They are so fast it's hard to get a good shot of them, but I liked this one with the one bee flying away. Maralee
Hens and Chicks
I have taken photos of these plants in my garden a number of times but I never get tired of them. They have such beautiful patterns . . . and they stay green all year long. Maralee
Weekly Challenge: Inside
While I was in my backyard yesterday, I noticed one of my neighbor's petunias growing through a knot hole inside our fence. When I looked through another knot hole, I could see a garden of petunias inside the hole. Maralee
Through My Lens 