Tag Archives: city gardens

Bumble Bee and Evening Primrose Flower = A Glimpse at the Bee Universe

At the Lyndale Lake Harriet Rose Garden the Evening Primrose flowers grow on long stalks. Their yellow petals and red centers attracted this Bumble bee and luckily this photo caught the moment. The bees are so quick in their work, … Continue reading

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August Review = Food from my friends garden – Plus Peach Pie, Banana Bread Cookies and Dave’s Dahlias

Alicia asked me would I like some cucumbers and I said yes. They have bees and have given honey for presents. They have their own chickens. Continue reading

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A contemplative Life = Lake Harriet – Rose Garden Minneapolis

As I was leaving the gardens, I crossed over the road to the the Bird Sanctuary Garden. There I came upon this sculpture, which seemed to resonate with the call for change in light of recent protests. Continue reading

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Sunny Day = Welcome to Spring in the Northland – A Walk in the Neighborhood

After a longer than normal winter finally Spring has truly begun. Here’s what I saw in the neighborhood. It was a white, pink, lavender, deep purple and blue flowered day. Continue reading

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Signs of Spring = The Northland Awakens & The Minneapolis Farmers’ Market is in full swing

March photos in the city. It was a chilly day to take photos, but the sun appeared after rainy dark days. And the earth was coming alive in the city gardens. The Lyndale Farmers’ Market was buzzing on Saturday. I … Continue reading

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