Reflections

Winter is on the run in the Southwest. Friends are posting snowy shots of walks in the dunes at Petoskey State Park. Visions of spring in Portugal and Spain are still dancing in my head. The plants were familiar---from a vinca that is taking over the world in Northern Michigan to interesting succulents. Bougainvillea were not blooming as yet. But then a lot was. I am going to share a few.
From left: Golden Chalice vine growing on a pergola was absolutely spectacular;  at center, an interesting bulb-like flower (any ideas what it might be?). Now Bergenia I know---a crop of it blossoms in the Memorial Garden in Bay View every year.