Bloom Watch 2021

Bloom Watch #5 – That’s A Wrap

The preceding rain had cooled the air, turning a hot June day into a welcoming summer’s evening. In the twilight we waited with the anticipation of a child as the […]

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Bloom Watch #3 – The Queen’s Subjects

It’s feeling halfway through dry summer. The triangle-leaf bursage covering the ground is crispy and dormant. The light greens and tans of the foliage and earth contrast with the terracotta […]

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Bloom Watch #2 – No Hints of Blooming Yet

Time to Wait This morning we strolled through the North Loop and reflected as we counted the furry white buds sprouting from the dark, slender stems of The Queens. The […]

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Bloom Watch #1 – It’s That Time Again

Resilience, Of All Kinds It’s been nearly a year since my last report. As many of you know, I took over this post just weeks before Bloom Night 2020. If […]

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