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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · 12h

Abutilon ‘Tiger Eye’ is a flowering maple shrub known for its bell-shaped, golden-orange and red-veined flowers. It can grow 6–10 feet tall and wide, attracts pollinators, and blooms from spring through fall, or nearly year-round in warmer climates.

#abutilon #flowerbloom #floweringmaple

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · 6d

Succulent bloom, coneflower, and pansies. #flower #flowerlover #prettyblooms #magiclight #succulents #flowerpower

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · 9d

Backlit fall leaves… one of life’s little pleasures. #fall #fallseason #backlighting #petaluma #fallleaves

Howie @photolover.bsky.social · 23d

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America.

#coneflower #kingsflowernursery #santarosacalifornia #echinacea #perennials ##fallblooms

Howie @photolover.bsky.social · 24d

Shades of fall. #hallbergbutterflygarden #fallvibes #fallcolors🍁🍂 #fallleaves

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · 24d

California aster (Symphyotrichum chilense) is a resilient, native perennial that blooms from late summer through fall. It is excellent for stabilizing slopes and attracting bees and butterflies.

#hallbergbutterflygarden #aster #californiaaster #fallflowers #nativeplants #sebastopolcalifornia

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Sep 16

This majestic tree with backlit leaves made me pause and appreciate its splendor. #trees #tree #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery #plantjoy

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Sep 11

Lovely “Golden Hens and Chicks.“ Everything at this gem of a nursery is 25% off with an additional 10% off succulents and cacti. Sale is through Sept. 28. Visits are by appt. only. Check out their website for info.
#succulents #hensandchickssucculent #peacockhorticulturalnursery #succulentnursery

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jul 17

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), the state flower of Maryland, attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and are known as a “pioneer species” because they are among the first to grow back after a fire or other disturbance.

#flowers #blackeyedsusans #cutflowers #summervibes☀️ #pollinatorfriendly

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jul 3

A mama and daddy gray fox and three kits have a den under a neighbor’s porch. This is the second year they’ve returned. Yesterday this gorgeous little imp was chilllaxing in the driveway when I came home.
#fox #grayfox #wildlife #foxesofinstagram #urbanwilflife

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jul 2

Blanket flowers exude summer vibes and happiness. #flowers #summervibes☀️ #blanketflowers #cottagegardensofpetaluma #sonomacounty

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jun 27

Gerbera daisies

#daisies #geberas #pinkflowers🌸 #lovelylighting #flowers #bigboxflowers

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jun 25

Early evening light illuminating redbud ‘flame thrower’ tree.

#leaves #redbud #trees #fortheloveoftrees #backlighting #magiclight #rohnertpark

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jun 20

“As the sun spirals its longest dance, cleanse us.
As nature shows bounty and fertility, bless us.
Let all things live with loving intent And to fulfill their truest destiny.”
- Blessing for the summer solstice

#summersolstice2025 #summersolstice #butterflybush #sebastopolcalifornia

Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jun 19

I have three different abutilon, also known as flowering maple, growing in pots in my yard. I ❤️ their distinctive bell-shaped flowers and maple-like leaves.

#abutilon #floweringmaple #flowers #bellshapedflowers #sebastopol #sebastopolcalifornia

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jun 19

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses”
– Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

#roses #rose #inspirational #inspiringwords #thorns #quotestoliveby

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · May 21

A highlight of my recent trip to the Netherlands and Belgium was the amazing Kukenhof Gardens. 💖🌷🌞

#kukenhof #tulip #lisse #netherlands

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Apr 10

The most revered species, acer palmatum, symbolizes peace, longevity, and prosperity.

#japanesemaple #ilovejapanesemaples #springleaves #japanesemapletrees

Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Mar 22

My tulips continue to bloom and make me happy. #tulips #tulip #spring #springvibes🌸 #iloveflowers #springbulbs

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Mar 8

I’m loving these tulips that are blooming in my yard. Spring is almost here. Happy happy joy joy!

#tulipsofinstagram #tulips #prettyflowers #ilovetulips🌷 #bulbs

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Mar 2

Overcast skies are Mother Nature’s photographic softbox.

#daffodils #daffodil #bulbs #springvibes #softfocusphotography

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Feb 13

In the fall I planted several daffodil and tulip bulbs. This cheery daffodil is the first to show up on this rainy winter day. #bulbs #daffodil #yellowflowers

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jan 23

Pretty flowers near a redwood grove on a dear friend’s property.

#daffodils #azalea #flowers #flowerlover #springstyle #sebastopolcalifornia #sebastopol

Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jan 22

Wonderful and so kind! 🥰

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Howie @photolover.bsky.social · Jan 22

I spotted these cherry tulips on plant rack at Trader Joe’s today. They made me smile. 😀

#traderjoes #traderjoesflowers #traderjoessantarosa #tulip ##bulbs #springbulbs #yellowflowers🌼 #santarosacalifornia