Art from the Garden – Botanical Realism

Succulents are HOT!

For this Wordless Wednesday I am sharing Botanical Realism from the Garden…  the art of southern artist WILLIAM COLCLOUGH THOMAS –

Silver dollar plant, crassula arborescens…  in acrylics.

Thanks William for allowing me to share your vision of incredible gardens!   I am inspired to paint!

Enjoy – living the  EntwinedLife

Jayme B

NC Certified Environmental Educator

Garden Conservancy Regional Representative

JC Raulston Arboretum Volunteer

Spring in the Triangle – Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day

Just two weeks ago it was overcast with icy snow hitting the windshield when I went to photograph JoAnn’s Garden ….  The red buds were open and a lovely swath of white crocus highlighted the walk;  tulip leaves up but no color to speak of…  so no photos only a chill!

After  a cool spring we plunged into 80 degree weather last week, then rain  and the gardens woke up to WOW…  literally overnight!

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