Bursting of a Hickory

Bursting Hickory

Bursting Hickory © 2008 Bo Mackison

Shagbark Hickory unfurling its leaves in a colorful splash of red.

Owen Conservation Park in Madison Wisconsin

Sweetbay Magnolia

Sweetbay Magnolia

Sweetbay Magnolia © 2008 Bo Mackison

Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison Wisconsin

Bucket Tree Nursery

Buckets

Buckets ©2008 Bo Mackison

Little trees growing in buckets. Too tiny to be seen. Buckets, buckets everywhere!
Owen Conservation Park in Madison, Wisconsin

Flowers and Veggies

Another trip around the Capitol Square in Madison checking out the stalls at the Farmers’ Market.

Gaillardia in Focus

Gaillardia in Focus © 2008 Bo Mackison

Blanket-flowers (gaillardia) in a variety of colors – yellows, oranges, white and lavender. I picked up 8 of these annuals to fill in a space in my mostly perennial garden.

Onions for Sale

Onions for Sale © 2008 Bo Mackison

Even the onions are attractively displayed. I had to take a photo before I bought a bunch of green onions. A large population of Hmong farm and sell at the Dane County market, and the women vendors at this vegetable stall always have their produce arranged with an eye for an artistic presentation. Always a visit to satisfy many senses.

Plants for Sale

Plants for Sale © 2008 Bo Mackison

No flowers blooming yet, but the purple tags provided the color for this photograph, with lupine plants tucked in the background. More to plant – always.

Every Sunday is Green Thumb Sunday. Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers participate each Sunday; visit Green Thumb Sunday for more information.

Nodding Tulip

Nodding Tulip

Nodding Tulip © 2008 Bo Mackison

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman