The head waters of the Cache la Poudre River are in Rocky Mountain National Park and it winds its way along 126 miles of scenic beauty to join the … [Read more...] about A Daytrip along the Cache La Poudre River
Asteraceae
Incredible Daisies!
On a recent trip to Fort Collins, Colorado, my wife and I visited the University of Colorado's Trial Gardens. We photographed these members of the … [Read more...] about Incredible Daisies!
Used to be Wildflowers
Many of the flowering plants we use in our gardens and landscapes were wildflowers before they were brought under cultivation. In this post, Coreopsis … [Read more...] about Used to be Wildflowers
Life above the Tree-line in Rocky Mountain National Park
On a recent visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, I was able to photograph some of the plant and animal life that live in the alpine tundra ecosystem … [Read more...] about Life above the Tree-line in Rocky Mountain National Park
Plains Zinnia Not Woolly Paperflower
Above is a beautiful example of Plains Zinnia (Zinnia grandiflora, family Asteraceae). Having never seen this species before, I spent about half a day … [Read more...] about Plains Zinnia Not Woolly Paperflower