Krohn Conservatory

Krohn Conservatory showcases more than 3,500 plant species from all over the world within its glass walls.  The palm, tropical, desert, bonsai, and orchid houses exhibit permanent displays of exotic plants in natural settings, complete with a 20 foot rainforest waterfall.  The floral display area changes throughout the year.  This is where the annual Butterfly Show is held.  Thousands of butterflies are released to fly freely within the Conservatory's showroom, feasting on flower nectar while countless visitors watch and interact in delight.

Here are some photos from the Conservatory and the Butterflies of Morocco Show this year...

a young girl is excited to have captured a butterfly!

 

I wish I knew what variety these butterflies are.  I've spent time searching online but have come to no conclusions.  If anyone does know, please tell me!

Desert Room blooming cactus  (Many varieties of cacti and succulents are found here.)

bonsai tree (The conservatory has a collection of trees from the conservatory itself, the Bonsai Society of Greater Cincinnati, and private individuals.)

orchids (There are approximately 75 blooming orchids at any time from the conservatory's collection of thousands of orchids encompassing 17 genera.)

Epiphytic bromeliads, orchids, and ferns grow on many of the trees.

part of the goldfish stream in the Palm Room

the waterfall

Palm Room (There are a variety of palm trees, a banana tree, rubber trees, shrubby plants and ground covers.  Just beyond this scene is a 20 foot waterfall.)

In the Tropical Room there are many varieties of ferns, cycads, bromeliads, and begonias.  There are also a cacao tree, pomegrante tree, vanilla vine, and a dwarf banana tree.

The outside areas are filled with trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Last week I showed you a photo of a butterfly attached to a girl's nose HERE.  next week, more butterflies and another "nose photo!"

LINKS:
Krohn Conservatory 
my blog posts:
a butterfly lands on her nose --1st photo
a young boy holds a butterfly --3rd photo
orchids 
hands   --the 1st photo is one of my favorites

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "K." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun! 



 
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(Only the cactus photo is from 2010.  The rest were taken this year.)

pink lemonade blueberries

delicious!


LINK:
USDA information  about pink lemonade blueberries as well as a few other unusual varieties

Wordless Wednesday--where I linked up:

The Art and Tree Chatter of Aquariann

Create With Joy

  

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Scavenger Hunt Sunday

COOLER COLORS
Someone is hanging out on this Beth's Blue star flower (isotoma axillaris).


 LEAVES

New plantlets are forming along the edges of the leaves of this kalanchoe plant.


ICED BEVERAGE

mint tea made from chocolate mint that grows in my garden.  The liquid is a very pale green.  YUM!


COOLING OFF

Bunkie sits in the screened doorway of the cabin catching some cool breezes (and wonderful scents, too, no doubt!).


RAW

a little bit of produce from my deck garden

This is a very fun meme hostessed by Ashley Sisk in which 5 prompts are given and one must then take a photo to illustrate each one.  Come see how others have interpreted these words HERE! 
 
Next week's words are:  

1. Body Part (pick any of them, but let’s keep it family friendly)
2. Wednesday (take a photo on Wednesday – easy enough)
3. Music
4. Guess What It Is (photograph anything and make us guess what it is)
5. Mirror Image

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far away on a Caribbean isle... (number 2)

Anse des Sables, St. Lucia

lazy sky and sea

lulls my spirit to rest now

oh so soft, serene! 

LINK:

far away on a Caribbean isle...  another post on Anse des Sables

Come join this awesome meme SkyWatch Friday and link up! Meet folks from all over the globe!  SkyWatch Friday is hosted by Yogi, Sylvia, and Sandy.

 

photo and haiku by me © 2013

July

a few random photos from my life this July...

A butterfly landed on her nose!  a visit to Krohn Conservatory for the butterfly exhibit:  lots of butterflies, lots of people, lots of fun!

Raindrops dot a spider's web and sparkle like jewels in the sun.

My husband and I visited friends and family in Indianapolis in early July.  We took our bikes and rode along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, "a world-class urban bike and pedestrian path that connects neighborhoods, Cultural Districts and entertainment amenities, and serves as the downtown hub for the entire central Indiana greenway system."  Heading home eastward bound, the sunset behind us was glorious!

Purple People Bridge  Formerly a railroad bridge, the Purple People Bridge is now a pedestrian walkway connecting Cincinnati to Northern Kentucky.  My husband and I took a stroll along the Cincinnati Riverfront after watching the Reds win a game against the Mariners.

Oliver is sooo tired after playing with puff balls.  (Next project:  recovering the seats of my kitchen chairs.  Sometime in the past--and I'm NOT saying how long ago!--I had the chairs striped and then I refinished them.)

I dyed lots of new scrunchies (Some are still available in my etsy shop), chamois, and custom orders. 

friends meeting for lunch!  I've taken lots of flora and fauna photos.  It's so fun to wander around my yard, camera in hand.

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "J." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun! 



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invaders

FOUND:  a nest with 3 eggs in a barberry bush in my front yard

LATER:  nest is invaded

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "I." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun! 

 

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haiku

oh luscious blue fruit

whenever will you ripen?

how I long to taste

delicious purple,

of your sweet nectar I drink

liquid sunshine love

secret discovered-

a tiny spider hiding

in a yellow flow'r 

guide to photos:

pink lemonade blueberries

vitex

tomato flower (This is a very small flower and I didn't see the spider till I looked at the photo on my computer!)

Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Ms Jenny, is so much fun!  This week our letter is "H." Come visit others' submissions HERE and join in the fun! 

 

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