Desert flora

A recent trip to Arizona and New Mexico - prickly pear cactus in bloom and new growth. Also the bark of the alligator juniper and a cactus that looked like a candle that had dripped. Such amazing diversity in a climate that can be very harsh.

Tulip time

Tulips are a favorite spring flower for me - and I have many! Besides these others are scattered all over the garden! The newer bulbs are from Washington bulb co in mt Vernon which I planted in the fall of 2012.

Tulip time

Just love tulips and I have many in various parts of the yard . These yellow with red are from the tulip garden in Skagit Valley. We visited in 2012 and ordered many bulbs.