Apache Beggarticks Wildflowers On Mt. Lemmon — Image by kenne
As fall comes to Mt. Lemmon
The mixed conifer forest begins
To show its autumn colors as
Mountain wildflowers will remain
Until the winter snows start to fall
And Mt. Lemmon becomes a house
Without beams and walls.
— kenne
Southern Dogface # 7 — Image by kenne
— from 536. Ode Intimations of Immortality by William Wordsworth
Photo-Artistry by kenne
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Death Of A Tulip — Photo-Artistry by kenne
— from Bloom by Emily Dickinson
Flatspine Stickseed — Image by kenne
― from Song of a Nature Lover by
A Sunflower Ally in the Texas Sandhills State Park (August 8, 2021) — Image by kenne
Happy 4th of July Pointettia (2021) — Photo-Artistry by kenne
We bought this poinsettia for Thanksgiving last year, and it’s still doing quite well.
HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!
— kenne
Golden-Banded Skipper — Image by kenne
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Water Lily– Photo-Artistry by kenne
— kenne
A couple of weeks ago some of us did our annual King Canyon trail hike to observe the wildflowers, which in the past was part of our hike on up to Wasson Peak. However, this year the plan was not to go all the way to the Peak. I hate to admit it, but time is beginning to catch up with us. So, the best I can do is to revisit a posting from six years ago. My days of cheating time might be running out.
— kenne
Kings Canyon Trail — Images by kenne
Wildflower Slideshow by kenne
Panorama of Wasson Peak Near The Top
SCVN guided hike to Wasson Peak via Kings Canyon trail, which is about a seven mile (roundtrip) hike and elevation gain of 1,900 ft.
Some of our hikers made only the Kings Canyon trail to the first saddle since we were experiencing unusually warm record-setting temperatures (the mid-90’s).
Photo-Artistry by kenne
— Hans Christian Andersen
Yellow Rose Muse, Made for Soothing Thoughts — Image by kenne
— William James
Wildflower Art — Image by kenne
Hardship In Houston
Brighten by a wildflower
Lighting up each day.
— kenne
Golden Columbine, My Mountain Princess — Image by kenne
My Mountain Princess
Loves shadows and mountain streams
Sounds of moans and sighs.
— kenne
Field Cresent Butterfly in Colorado State University Annual Trial Garden (July 31, 2017) — Image by kenne
The outdoor display and test areas at the Annual Flower Trial Garden were established to allow students, researchers, industry representatives, homeowners and extension personnel to learn, teach and evaluate through horticultural research and demonstration projects conducted in the unique environmental conditions of the Rocky Mountain/High Plains region. Source: Colorado State University
CSU Annual Trail Garden Images by kenne
Becoming is Superior to Being 