Carmen's Chronicles: Macro Flowers Saturday

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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Macro Flowers Saturday - Red Roses - October 29, 2011

Now that autumn is definitely here, with the leaves displaying their brilliant

colors and temperatures plummeting downward, florist bouquets and

photographs are the only way we'll be seeing many of our favorite flowers for

a few months!

Of course, we could always board an airplane and head to tropical climes for
a floral fix - or we can enjoy Macro Flowers Saturday from the comfort of home!

I am participating in Macro Flowers Saturday -

add your flower photographs to brighten up our autumn day!

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Macro Flowers Saturday - Pink Daisy - July 9, 2011

My friend, Meaux, and I are staying busy. Today is a lazy day, just

staying at home, catching up on movies! I'm cooking tonight, have a

yummy menu planned, sans dessert - our concession to dieting!

I am participating in Macro Flowers Saturday - add your photos and join in

the fun!

Saturday, July 02, 2011

Macro Flowers Saturday - The Matilija Poppy - July 2, 2011

I first met this incredible flower, the largest variety of poppy, from the family
Papaveraceae, just last year ( I am sixty-six ), much to my dismay. The only two
species in the genus Romneya are perennial shrubs, native to northern Mexico and
California. It is reputed to be difficult to grow but, once they establish themselves,
they are hard to remove. I don't see why anyone would want to rid themselves of these
lovely beauties, which have been nicknamed the "fried egg flower"!

According to Wikipedia, Matilijas prefer warm sunny soil with good drainage. Another
interesting tidbit is that, in the wild, they are often called "fire followers" as they often can
be found in burned areas. What a beautiful blossom to give hope after devastation!

The San Francisco Botanical Garden has a wonderful section with these beautiful
flowers as does the Marin Art and Garden Center.