Pink zinnia Hovering over this zinnia blossom is a solitary honey bee vigorously searching for nectar to feed the hive for the survival of its fragile offspring - labor day indeed! Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Echinacea purpurea Is this bee really searching through the lower petals of this purple coneflower looking for nectar, as if picking scraps from a full beard after the meal at the table has been cleared away? Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Garden crossroads Stepping out of the woods there are so many options to consider, a patter over the slates to the open grass lawn, or a journey down a side path to a park bench, or a spot in the shade on a granite bench by a miniature pond, or a turn to the right... Continue Reading →
Clematis Lamppost Climbing vines of flowering clematis soften the granite lamppost and give the appearance of a flowering tree with light purple star-shaped ornaments tapering all the way up to the top, adorned with a glowing lantern at its peak. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Plover site We could hear the sound of peeping on the wind - that of the piping plovers, which made these seaside dunes home for raising their summer brood - but, try as we might, we could not spot the nests of the seabirds among the variety of low grasses and shrubs. Words and images... Continue Reading →
Rabbit path Lewis Carroll must have been wandering down a similar path and encountered little tawny cottontails hopping away to their warren when he imagined how one might get lost in a world of a wonderland. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Nikko blue Chemistry or botany - these beautiful blue flower heads of bigleaf hydrangea come from the proper combination of morning sunlight and afternoon shade, the appropriate balance of moisture, and, most importantly, the correct soil acidity. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Wetland retreat There's plenty of evidence that this wetland was once filled with trees, such as the stand of decaying snags remaining, but there is new life emerging and wildlife making this quiet space their home - the nest of a prey bird is setup in a prime location to hunt fish to feed its... Continue Reading →
Balloon flower Rare is it that flowers evoke the enjoyment of childhood among adults, but between bud and bloom these flower heads appear as pale little balloons upon their stems, however these bring even greater pleasure when they finally burst. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
