It’s time to give another plant the spotlight, sing its praises, and discuss its drawbacks. This week I chose gomphrena, or globe amaranth, as it is also known. You may remember that I included gomphrena as one of my favorite cut flowers in my Playing Favorites post in August, and I thought it was time …
Winged Visitors
Floating gracefully on the breeze, like a ballerina swaying to nature's tune, a spot of brilliant color shines against the bright blue sky. I watch, mesmerized, as the graceful dancer flits to and fro with its dance partner and hold my breath as the finale unfolds. The petals of a flower await, like a stage …