Water Lilies

Tropical waterlies are in full bloom now in my stock tank water garden. Nymphaea ‘Lindsey Woods’ is smiling up at the Texas sun and basking in the heat. What a… [Read More] about Macro Monday: The Art of the Waterlily

Here is the first bloom of my Albert Greenberg water lily in the stock tank pond. Usually the first blooms are very vibrant and rich in color and this one… [Read More] about Macro Monday: Albert Greenberg Water Lily Blooms

Winter in Houston is known for a wide range of temperatures throughout the season. I thought my Colorado waterlily was getting ready to sleep for the winter, but last week… [Read More] about Macro Monday: Colorado Water Lily

This water lily, Nymphaea “Albert Greenberg” is not in an ideal place. It is out on the driveway in full sun in large ceramic bowl. It really needs to be… [Read More] about Finally… “Albert Greenberg” Water Lily Blooms

With the nights a little cooler and the welcome rains we’ve had this month, the water lilies are beginning to slow down. I’ve noticed the colors are little darker and… [Read More] about Water Lilies Getting Sleepy

Oh Water Lily Oh sweet and fragrant lily, from still water… quietly, you find your way to sunshine, and the bumble bee. Your fragrance is intoxicating, drenched in color vibrantly…. [Read More] about Water Lily Poetry