Ilex Opaca
@brendlebot.bsky.social
Interests include gardening (esp. native plants), nature,coffee,travel,cooking & baking, books, & intermittent fasting. Also all forms of art, and, you know- Saving
Democracy. Proud to be a bleeding heart, tree hugging liberal, a GenXer,& an ally 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Democracy. Proud to be a bleeding heart, tree hugging liberal, a GenXer,& an ally 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
This is fascinating! I only recently learned about Mary Anning, through Tracy Chevalier's excellent novel, Remarkable Creatures
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This is fascinating! I only recently learned about Mary Anning, through Tracy Chevalier's excellent novel, Remarkable Creatures
Chihuly x Makers Mark exhibit, Loretto, KY Stunning!
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Chihuly x Makers Mark exhibit, Loretto, KY Stunning!
Happy Fall, y'all! As a summer girl, I am just now able to welcome in autumn, although of course it is lovely, too
September 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Happy Fall, y'all! As a summer girl, I am just now able to welcome in autumn, although of course it is lovely, too
Please enjoy the Yellow Wall-the west end of our native garden. Lots of pollen and nectar for all! 🐝 🦋 (sound up for soothing bird & bug sounds) #NativePlants #PollinatorGardens 🌱
September 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Please enjoy the Yellow Wall-the west end of our native garden. Lots of pollen and nectar for all! 🐝 🦋 (sound up for soothing bird & bug sounds) #NativePlants #PollinatorGardens 🌱
This beautiful blue heron is doing a little night fishing from the dock tonight #Waterfowl
September 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This beautiful blue heron is doing a little night fishing from the dock tonight #Waterfowl
@drpepperofficial.bsky.social Hi Dr. Pepper! My husband caught a shark today,while wearing his Dr. Pepper Shark Week shirt! #DrPepperVibes
September 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
@drpepperofficial.bsky.social Hi Dr. Pepper! My husband caught a shark today,while wearing his Dr. Pepper Shark Week shirt! #DrPepperVibes
Happy with my second year cardinal flower blooms,which I grew from seed. I have 3 spikes this year,but next year I should have several more 🦋 #NativePlants #PollinatorGarden #Bloomscrolling
August 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Happy with my second year cardinal flower blooms,which I grew from seed. I have 3 spikes this year,but next year I should have several more 🦋 #NativePlants #PollinatorGarden #Bloomscrolling
Todays crop- a proud day for me 🌱 #NativeGardening #butterfly
August 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Todays crop- a proud day for me 🌱 #NativeGardening #butterfly
No need to stop there! Tear down this whole evil cabal! Our democracy,like the Everglades, is on life support,and both are precious and irreplaceable
August 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
No need to stop there! Tear down this whole evil cabal! Our democracy,like the Everglades, is on life support,and both are precious and irreplaceable
Needed a breather from politics,and went to visit my tihonia forest. A hummingbird buzzed my head repeatedly while I took this pic. Nature heals!
August 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Needed a breather from politics,and went to visit my tihonia forest. A hummingbird buzzed my head repeatedly while I took this pic. Nature heals!
A close up of the blooms
July 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A close up of the blooms
I will never not be charmed by flowers taller than me! Gives me Alice in Wonderland vibes 🌱
July 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I will never not be charmed by flowers taller than me! Gives me Alice in Wonderland vibes 🌱
I missed getting a picture of the monarch on my swamp milkweed,but was glad to get a shot of this gorgeous zebra swallowtail on the butterfly weed
June 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I missed getting a picture of the monarch on my swamp milkweed,but was glad to get a shot of this gorgeous zebra swallowtail on the butterfly weed
Proof that waiting for the perfect circumstances can get in the way of the good- my native meadow,year 3. I did everything wrong,but still very happy with the results so far! #NativePlants
June 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Proof that waiting for the perfect circumstances can get in the way of the good- my native meadow,year 3. I did everything wrong,but still very happy with the results so far! #NativePlants
#NativePlants #FlowerReport
New to my garden- Hairy Wood-mint ! So fun to look at,and adored by bumblebees. The fragrance is unlike anything I have smelled before.
New to my garden- Hairy Wood-mint ! So fun to look at,and adored by bumblebees. The fragrance is unlike anything I have smelled before.
June 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
#NativePlants #FlowerReport
New to my garden- Hairy Wood-mint ! So fun to look at,and adored by bumblebees. The fragrance is unlike anything I have smelled before.
New to my garden- Hairy Wood-mint ! So fun to look at,and adored by bumblebees. The fragrance is unlike anything I have smelled before.
The buttonbush is blooming,and covered in bees. The whole area around it smells of honey. It's intoxicating for humans as well as pollinators! #NativePlants #Bloomscrolling
June 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The buttonbush is blooming,and covered in bees. The whole area around it smells of honey. It's intoxicating for humans as well as pollinators! #NativePlants #Bloomscrolling
June 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
All the bees are coming to the yard for the small, perfect blossoms of Ohio spiderwort,in white. (Please correct me if ID is wrong) #NativePlants #bloomscrolling
May 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
All the bees are coming to the yard for the small, perfect blossoms of Ohio spiderwort,in white. (Please correct me if ID is wrong) #NativePlants #bloomscrolling
Dewy morning perfection #bloomscrolling
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Dewy morning perfection #bloomscrolling
For your #bloomscrolling tonight- spring beauty in an array of pinks 💗
May 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
For your #bloomscrolling tonight- spring beauty in an array of pinks 💗
I took a look,to see what brands to avoid,and the first thing I was was this- disgusting!
April 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I took a look,to see what brands to avoid,and the first thing I was was this- disgusting!