“Plants are nature’s alchemists, expert at transforming water, soil and sunlight into an array of precious substances, many of them beyond the ability of human beings to conceive, much less manufacture.” Michael Pollan
I was introduced to an entirely different habitat at the park Saturday. In amongst the hardwoods around the edges of the wetlands where the air plants grow.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/plants?page=3
This is a new to me interesting flower. The flower is actually the tiny blooms in the center. The leaves turn white much like a poinsettia. And as always in the ecosystem there are spider webs and a tiny beetle like creature in residence. (see tight crop.)
More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent. – Billy Sunday
While beautiful, this plant looks like it could hurt you.
Quote found at http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/wildflowers/
Not sure what happened to this guy – Only one I’ve ever seen laying down.
A tight crop exposes this little fellow.
Still trying to find a monochrome voice. (I’ll keep trying).
Found this little guy all alone in the middle of the path.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr Seuss
Wisdom from Dr. Seuss.
Quote found at https://wordpress.com/post/65500604/1532/
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
― John F. Kennedy
The swamp Hibiscus were in bloom everywhere this past weekend. Quite beautiful.
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Picture This by Frank 