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Photo of the Week: Stunning Bearded Iris in Bloom

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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

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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

Photo of the Week: Cattle Egret in Michigan

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white slim bird with golden brown head and breast pauses as it feeds in the harvested cornfield.

You’ve likely had this happen to you.

You’re on your way home with a family member, maybe a spouse, child or parent.

It’s late in the evening, you haven’t had dinner, and you want to get home.

You see something interesting on the way home.

Do you stop?

Or head home so you can finally sit down to eat a late dinner? Continue reading Photo of the Week: Cattle Egret in Michigan

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