Rhododendrons, Azaleas

Red Rhododendrons
Apricot Azaleas

Rhododendrons grow wild here, 30 and 40 feet tall, are evergreen, and are the state flower.
Rhodies set their blooms in fall for the next spring.
Azaleas are a cousin, come in more colors, are domestic, but lose their leaves in winter.
Azaleas don't seem to grow as large either.
Both are pretty in bloom, though!

Defying the law..

..the laws of physics, anyway. This bee seems to not know that the laws of physics say he just can't fly. He's just enjoying the treats he is finding in this pretty Chinese Coins tree. What he doesn't know ... seems to working well for him!

Sugary chrysanthemum

Frosted mum,

sugary,

looks delicious

Happy Birthday, Jovanna!

Unusual mail...

The only bills that arrive here are with the birds - what a wonderful notion!

Our local waste pickup company, West Waste, has some unusual and creative ideas for planters. This one is located inside the fence, near the office. The official mailbox is a tad larger and outside the fence. Since they are the local recycle station, it's rather appropriate that they found an alternate use for this.

They have 'recycled' a few other different containers, as have others in our area. This may be the start of a series of photos.

What has been turned into a planter in your neck of the woods?