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Shelley Barnett

Sep 18, 2017

Busy Bees

It's September and the bees are in a frenzied state gathering every bit of nectar and pollen they can from the late season flowers. They...

Shelley Barnett

Aug 11, 2017

Luscious Lotus

There is a treasure in my neighborhood that is unexpected and beautiful. In a garden, in a small pond, is the most wonderful lotus plant....

Shelley Barnett

Jul 16, 2017

Transformations

I am intrigued by nature's transformations finding them beautiful and unique. Observing these transitions over days, weeks and years, I...

Shelley Barnett

Jun 1, 2017

Plant Profile: Iris

Iris EYE-riss well known and loved perennial beautiful blooms in many colors and forms good in beds, rock gardens and wet areas around...

Shelley Barnett

May 12, 2017

The Dirt on Spring

I love the smell of dirt on my hands after they have been scrubbed clean. It means I have been digging in the garden long enough that the...

Shelley Barnett

Apr 27, 2017

Plant Profile: Primula

Primrose PRIM-yew-lah most bloom in early spring over 400 species grow in varied conditions sun to shade, wet to dry thrive in woodland...

Shelley Barnett

Apr 19, 2017

Spring Bling

Spring is my favorite season. It is the season of my birth and of new beginnings. Spring buds hold the promise of hidden beauty and bring...