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Nature: wild & untouched. Photographing it, preserving it, taking walks and drinking in the landscapes as they unfold.

Gardens: touched by loving hands. Cultivated, nurtured. Drinking in those landscapes is wonderful, as well.

In my garden one enjoys some of both. Generally unpruned & wild, my plants reshape the garden as they grow.

Beyond the garden borders, natives from the Santa Monica Mtns await. Oak trees with their shady canopies. Cactus & Sage in the sun.

Always there are animal creatures to join in the fun.

I look forward to sharing some of my experiences with you as they unfold.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Desert Wildflowers of Joshua Tree

A recent trip to Joshua Tree National Park provided me with some wonderful wildflower photo opportunities. I wanted to share some with you. Hope you enjoy! (Click to enlarge photos) 

                  Flowering Cactus, Joshua Tree National Park, CA, Photo by Kathy Vilim
                                 Flowering Creosote Bush, Larrea tridentata, 
                                 Joshua National Park, CA, Photo by Kathy Vilim
                                 Bumblebee on Ocotillo Plant, Fauquieria splendens
                                 Joshua Tree National Park, CA, photo by Kathy Vilim

 For more about Joshua National Park, check out my newest post for the Beautiful Wildlife Garden.

 For an update on where you can find California wildflowers: http://www.theodorepayne.org/hotline.html

 May your Spring be filled with Wildflowers! ~Gypsy Gardener
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4 comments:

  1. susan hemannApril 21, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    lovely photos! Thank you for sharing!!

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  2. Native GardenerApril 22, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Thanks for stopping by to see my wildflowers :-) Hope to have more to come~

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  3. Melanie J WattsApril 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    These photos bring back memories of my trip to Joshua National Park this time 3 years ago . I loved it and want to go back.

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  4. Native GardenerApril 25, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    It is a great month to be in the Mojave Desert. The energy in the park is contagious. The trees stand resilient, as always, making time seem to stand still in that other-worldly place. Don't worry, when you are ready to visit, Joshua Trees will still be waiting..

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Wildflowers, Santa Monica Mtns

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