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Early Spring
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Flat, gray skies spread out in front of me. Right on track for spring. Also
right on track are weather anomalies. We had two record-breaking warm days
last...
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S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G.
What's the plant in the first photo?
The first photo is black-stem taro, Colocasia fontanesii.
I have to remind myself to stop and look sometimes - isn't that the point, to enjoy all the hard work?
Lovely photos, as always!
Right! I'm finally finding the time to do just that, and loving every minute of it.
What a good point!! I recognise the Cleome! Wow! A sunflower - I'm now envious!