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Haiku: The weed

Published on June 12, 2017 by Lucas PamLeave a comment

a weed ready to release its seeds in the wind

emerges strongly

uninvited takes its space

sets the sturdy roots

Haiku poems by PamelaWLucas 6/12/17

Photo by Pixaby

baby bunny camouflaged in the coming summer leaves

Haiku: Bunny Butter

Published on June 5, 2017 by Lucas Pam1 Comment

Tiny soft bunny
Flicker youthful butterfly
A bunny butter

American lady butterfly — American Lady butterfly in Charlottesville, VA

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 6/5/17

Inspirational photographs by Tara McLaughlin

Haiku: Wild with an alias

Published on June 3, 2017 by Lucas Pam2 Comments

Bachelor button

Wild greens edible beauty

A blue cornflower

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 6/3/17

Inspirational photo by Fe Caces 6/3/17

Natural World Haiku: Arum-lily

Published on May 28, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Native southern africa

Calla lily pure angel

Symbol of rebirth

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/28/17

Inspirational photos taken by Fe Caces 5/17

Orange Calla lily — An orange spring beauty of gratitude

Calla lily symbolizes appreciation, admiration, passion and gratitude…So very appropriate for this Memorial Day weekend.

Haiku: Garlic

Published on May 22, 2017 by Lucas PamLeave a comment

So aromatic

Comes the flavor of the gods

Ancient once worshiped

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/22/17

Haiku: Kousa Dogwood

Published on May 20, 2017 by Lucas Pam6 Comments

A flowering tree
A four pointed white petal
Japanese lovely

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 5/20/17

Photo by PamelaWLucas, Oakton, VA 5/20/17

Asian Kousa dogwood berries that appear in the fall.

These beauties are resistant to many of the diseases that frequently plague flowering dogwoods and they offer seasonal changes on the landscape.

Haiku: Tendrils bring blossoms then Peas

Published on May 20, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Tender thin green vines
Wrapping tendrils cling and reach
Blossoms come the peas

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/20/17

Inspiring photo by PamelaWLucas 5/20/17

Here are many varieties of peas for you to learn about quickly.

Sweet pea blossom about to open — Sugar pea blossom about to open

Golden Brodie digs on the mulch beds

Published on May 5, 2017 by Lucas Pam7 Comments

Dogs like to dig…at least this dog does. So, heads up to all on the mulch issue. Yeah, it seems that certain mulch types are toxic to dogs. Read on if this is something you need to know to keep your pooch safe.

And while you’re here, check out why dogs dig and how to help manage this.

Golden thoughts: Help manage dog-gone habits and safety first.

Uncomplicated Thoughts: Leader Bees

Published on April 22, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Honeybees could run congress.
Busy and productive honeybees cross-pollinate.
Unfortunately, honeybees are becoming extinct & it’s a mystery as to why. Read this so you know how to help.

cross-pol·li·nate

(krôs′pŏl′ə-nāt′, krŏs′-)

tr.v. cross-pol·li·nat·ed, cross-pol·li·nat·ing, cross-pol·li·nates

1. To pollinate (a flower) by means of cross-pollination.

2. To influence or inspire (another), especially in a reciprocal manner.

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