Paperwhite Narcissus Ghostly snow-white heads dance and sing upon the breeze, haunting me with their intense beauty and pungent, powdery aroma - like Sirens tempting sailors to wreck carelessly against the shallows. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Bridal Spirea The cascading blooms of bridal spirea remind one of the falling snow of frosty white we often see this time of year, but has yet to arrive. The clusters of flowers cling to branches like the wet winter downfall that, with time, tumble to the earth below adding to her layers of seasonal... Continue Reading →
Annabelle hydrangea The timeless antique white glory of the Annabelle blooms, which are both exquisite and tenderhearted, seem to match any mood, any occasion, and any age. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Tall phlox From a bee's point of view all that can be seen are copious dazzling hot pink flower heads wrapped around a long vertical stem, like a giant strawberry watermelon lollipop, to be savored for hours until, finally, all the sweet nectar has been consumed. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Honeysuckle gateway With one more step and a slight duck of the head under the low arch through a makeshift gateway, the enticing aroma of honeysuckle lures this wanderer further along the path into worlds not yet known; but, oh, what adventure awaits ahead! Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Mushroom cluster Poisonous, hallucinogenic, or edible? Perfectly safe honey-colored Agaric or the quite deadly Galerina? With four of the six most common species in this region being toxic, why risk it? You can enjoy their richly layered, earthy visual texture over and over again from a safe distance either way. Words and images by Michael... Continue Reading →
Changing garden Psychedelic colors and textures abound, overwhelming visual senses, nearly to the point of needing a warning message because of the affects it may have upon the viewer. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Fire walk Halloween is around the corner, but nature is the treat here, with fiery hues lighting up the surrounding flora and giving the illusion that a journey up the brick walkway might be perilous. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Native hydrangea In early summer the big-leaf cousin of this hydrangea gets all the attention in New England with its showy blue flowers, but in late-summer the creamy white heads of this variety turn to a lovely blushing pink as a subtle reminder of their enduring beauty. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
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