Red Flower Day

Here is our old friend the "cactus orchid," this time in red. The top photo was taken with ambient (day)light. Flash was used for the bottom photo.

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Spring Fail

After numerous attempts resulting in a 99.9% failure rate, we've given up on tulips. The Dutch can keep 'em.

Yes, this is a tulip we grew from a bulb. It is the one tulip that bloomed out of dozens planted over the years. It is the .1% that briefly occupied a spot in the garden. And it is pink. :-(