We had a great day of gentle showers recently, so I ran out between sprinkles to take a few photos of the plants in my gardens. Here in Texas, the rain can come down suddenly and hard, so all of the plants were loving the more gentle spring showers that they got. The blooms looked so vibrant! I thought I'd share a few with you here.
Purple lantana. Image by Jennifer Capestany.
Zinnia flower, still wet from the rain. Image by Jennifer Capestany.
Alyssum blooms. These are so fragrant! Image by Jennifer Capestany.
Borage flower, edible. I like the drop of water still on the flower. Image by Jennifer Capestany.
An orange-colored lantana. Image by Jennifer Capestany.
Gardening is a huge passion of mine, not only because growing your own food increases your independence and self-sufficiency, but also because the act of gardening and enjoying the beauty that you create through it is hugely therapeutic. Hope you like these gorgeous blooms as much as I do!
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Jennifer is a clinical herbalist and health coach, specializing in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Her interest in plant medicine led Jennifer to spend years studying herbology, physiology, and nutrition. She works one-on-one with her clients via her herbalist and health coaching business, Prairie Hawk Botanica. Jennifer lives on a homestead in rural Texas with her husband, 2 children, and various animals. In her spare time she loves to be in her large herb and vegetable garden. Sharing herb knowledge and her love of natural healing with others is her calling. Steem and Bitcoin accepted.