Photo of the Week: Sunflowers in Bloom

bright yellow sunflower in bloom, pink brick wall in the background.

For years, it’s been no surprise for us to find sunflower seedlings sprouting underneath our bird feeders.

The bird food in our feeders has a large proportion of black oil sunflower seed.

It’s a favorite food for birds, since it’s meatier and has a high oil content. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunflowers in Bloom

Photo of the Week: Stunning Bearded Iris in Bloom

elegant purple and white bearded iris in bloom.

When I saw the tall, elegant Bearded Iris in bloom in my garden, I was thrilled! The irises were a gift two years ago from a childhood friend, and now client, when I took on an emergency website project. I love irises and had some in my garden years ago. Sadly, the iris borer caused… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Stunning Bearded Iris in Bloom

Photo of the Week: Tree Peony in Bloom at Nichols Arboretum

light filters through the petals of a beautiful pink tree peony flower.

While people visiting the formal Peony Garden at the Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, Michigan are asked to visit the garden in 2021 (due to possible overcrowding during the COVID-19 outbreak), the tree peonies can be enjoyed now at the arboretum.

Along with the gorgeous rhododendrons and azaleas in bloom, the pinks, whites, and deep reds of the tree peonies take your breath away with their showy beauty.

A cooler spring morning with bright sunshine made for a perfect time to stroll the Laurel Ridge Trail to see the beautiful flowers. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Tree Peony in Bloom at Nichols Arboretum