Boulder does not keep it secret that flower color combinations always look amazing! Are these ongoing happy accidents of nature? NO! Nature has a plan based upon everything from bio-diversity to pollinator eye appeal. Complimentary colors yellow and purple are everywhere including in flowers. But why? Flower color combinations within a single flower always look […]

Boulder is a perennial challenge. The winter’s lows can be VERY low for days at a time. Summer heat and desert dryness challenge everything that grows except cactus. In spite of the challenges, there are plants that are beautiful and perennial. Unlike annuals, as beautiful as they are, the perennials get planted once! I love […]

The Weld County Courthouse: Inner Beauty Serving Colorado, Boulder, and our fellow Coloradans Boulder, Greeley and all of Colorado are served by the Greeley Courthouse. This true gem of legal luxury stands in downtown Greeley as a siren to those seeking justice and sometimes for those seeking water. This courthouse is home to perhaps the […]

  When most people think of dandelions, they envision pesky weeds invading an otherwise pristine lawn. However, these bright yellow flowers actually offer a host of benefits to your front yard ecosystem. Embracing dandelions can lead to a more diverse and sustainable environment, benefiting both the local wildlife and the overall health of your yard. […]

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, finding the perfect gift for the special women in our lives is a top priority. If you’re running out of time and need a thoughtful present that won’t break the bank, look no further. Here are 10 last-minute Mother’s Day gifts under $100 that are sure to make […]

Boulder Backyard Spring flower, you may have noticed, are a favorite of mine. Color combinations that are “designed” to attract the specific needed pollinators also work for me as an artist. Have you ever looked at a flower and thought “what a terrible color combination?” Bet not! I have not. Here are solid suggestions for […]

I might think I know what I’m going to blog about. Then I look out and see something like this iris. This one is pretty crazy. All other thoughts go to the sidelines, and only this one flower fills my cerebral cortex. No color mixing here! These are colors straight from the tube a la […]

In Boulder even a baby bunny stops to admire the Spring Flowers! This little guy is about five inches, 13 centimeters, end-to-end. While the flowers are beautiful, the bunny is  almost as cute as it gets. Our own babies are about the only thing cuter! Lenny Lensworth Frieling (pics by Lensworth) Shared Knowledge Is Power!

Spring is without question “Boulder Beautiful.” Flower colors are what I would call “out of the tube” colors. I’ve hopefully captured some of the special magic of spring colors in these snapshots. This group is from our back yard. Enjoy! Flowers remain fascinating even in their final days of existence. We would do well to […]

pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling Spring has sprung in Boulder! Trees are in full bloom in whites, pinks, purples, and more. Lilac bushes are in wonderful fragrant bloom. Sitting on our front deck and playing guitar, I am treated to the smell of lilacs all around me.                                                                                     pic Lenny Lensworth Frieling Lenny Lensworth Frieling Shared […]