Color and sunlight
Pink Flowers almost always look better when they are all lit up by the sun. I never remember the name of these and the only place I have ever seen them is at Como Park Conservatory. Happy St. Patricks...
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Pink Peeps Pink peeps are photogenic but so are yellow peeps. So many peeps so little time. I understand that some people eat them too and I guess for entertainment some people melt them in microwaves...
View Articlenot in Minnesota
Redbud These are so beautiful. it was taken in Georgia or possibly Tennessee where they are probably blooming right now. not in Minnesota was first posted on April 3, 2014 at 9:01 am.©2012 "St. Paul,...
View ArticleOne nice day
We used to have a few weeks of nice weather in Minnesota but in the last couple of years we are lucky if we get one day of nice weather and it probably won’t be all day. Yesterday we had a couple of...
View ArticleSpring for a day
Irvine Park The trees in Irvine Park are in full bloom today. They park looks spectacular but only for a couple of days. I have taken pictures of it almost every year and I may take a few more this...
View ArticleIt’s pink
butterfly weed Growing in William O’Brien state park. It’s pink was first posted on August 7, 2014 at 6:51 am.©2012 "St. Paul, MN Photos". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If...
View ArticleI am not afraid
Honey bee As a life long gardener I have learned to appreciate the honey bee. They are oh so gentle and will not sting unless they are provoked. They don’t seem to mind having their pictures taken. I...
View ArticlePortrait of a lady slipper
lady slipper This lovely flower is at como conservatory and it might pose for you if you stop by for a visit. Portrait of a lady slipper was first posted on December 19, 2014 at 8:20 am.©2012 "St....
View ArticleFlower shadows
Foxglove Flower shadows was first posted on January 18, 2015 at 7:46 am.©2012 "St. Paul, MN Photos". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in...
View ArticleHappy Valentines day
Stargazer Lily I know that roses are a more traditional Valentine flower but I like the colors in the lily. Have a wonderful day! Happy Valentines day was first posted on February 14, 2015 at 8:22...
View ArticleChocolate pot
Chocolate Pot The chocolate pot is likely an antique. It is my mother’s but she doesn’t remember how old it is or where it came from. The gold trim is a little worn in a couple of spots otherwise it is...
View ArticleOld china
Tea pot I have no idea where this piece came from or how old it is. I can tell that it is hand painted and doesn’t have a marking on the bottom. The paint job is sloppy but makes the tea pot unique....
View ArticleFlowering tree time
Flowering crab These ancient trees are in Irvine Park where they bloom faithfully every year. Flowering tree time was first posted on May 8, 2015 at 8:02 am.©2012 "St. Paul, MN Photos". Use of this...
View ArticleWild roses
wild roses Like all roses these like sunshine and can be found along the edges of the wooded bike paths and in local parks. They smell wonderful and are more hardy and easier to grow than most types of...
View Articleclouds
clouds clouds was first posted on July 26, 2015 at 8:02 am.©2012 "St. Paul, MN Photos". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed...
View ArticleBleeding heart
Bleeding Heart With all the rain everything is lush and green unless it is something that isn’t green like bricks or dirt. Bleeding heart was first posted on April 28, 2016 at 9:45 am.©2012 "St. Paul,...
View ArticleSmells like spring
Lilacs Lilacs come in so many shades of purple, pink and white. These are growing next to the Alexander Ramsey house on Exchange street in St. Paul. the air smells like lilac as they are in full bloom...
View ArticleMore bleeding hearts
Bleeding hearts I kind of have a spring routine. I take some of the same photos every year. There are a couple of reasons for this. I like flowers, spring is by far my busiest time of year. The only...
View ArticleButterfly food
Milkweed Milkweed is just starting to bloom in the metro area. I think the buds are pretty too. Butterfly food was first posted on June 18, 2016 at 9:51 am.©2012 "St. Paul, MN Photos". Use of this feed...
View ArticleRain in the rose garden
Rose It was a gloomy rainy day but we went to the rose garden anyway. Rain in the rose garden was first posted on August 19, 2016 at 9:49 am.©2012 "St. Paul, MN Photos". Use of this feed is for...
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