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Sentimentality
Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria), a beautiful flower native to Europe, naturalized in North America. I tend to want all natives, except the ones that aren’t. The ones that I have a sentimental attachment to. Like the Lavender in this photo. It’s native to the Middle East and India. Oh but it’s a wonderful plant. The…
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Buzzing Bushes
Native to the eastern and central United States and Canada, Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) is in bloom right now. As I approach the tall bushes I can hear them as I get near. A very loud buzzing. The creamy white flowers have all sorts of insects collecting pollen. A few days ago I mentioned these…