Again I headed to RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). I had to make it through the entry gates at Estes Park before 9 AM, lacking a timed entry ticket. Entry before 9 AM meant flashing my Golden Eagle pass and driver’s license and no more. I made it with at least 5-10 minutes to spare. […]

In the mists of the multiple Boulder deadly fires, there has been a baby boom in the back yard!  While the raccoon family grows daily in size and weight, a tiny rabbit scampers around, along with his also tiny buddies, seemingly everywhere.   An American Finch admires me pondering the statue of Buddha. A rufus-sided […]

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 […]

Hibiscus Indoors Still Knows It’s Time To Flower Greeting the day with blooming flowers, indoors or out, is a great way to start the day. Inside: Hibiscus. Outside: Iris. The Iris is about three feet tall! The Hibiscus is perhaps 5″ across a single flower. The Hibiscus close-ups/macro pics are a wonderful presentation of 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. […]

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 […]

Boulder FLOWERS Again?? Yes! I made that editorial and artistic and seasonal choice. While mud skiing is seasonal, the colors are not as bright. On the other hand, at Boulder Valley elevations? Parrot Tulip (Translation from the Latin: Very cool tulip). Apple Tree Flower. All Five Grafts Look Wonderful This Year! The lilacs, dogwoods, apple […]

‘Tis the season to smell the Boulder flowers! While flower pics may cheer us during short winter days, it is hard to compete with the beauty and fragrance of lilacs in the Spring. Lilacs are in full bloom, and the perfume permeates the Boulder air. Flowering trees astonish us with the sheer mass of their […]

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 […]