Budding Protea

Queen Protea bud. Named for the Greek god, Proteus who was able to shift shape. OK, here is the open flower… Amazing stuff!

Hey, bud!

I am endlessly fascinated by the palm tree. Though it is pretty standard in warm climates, I originated from a very cold climate and rarely saw an actual palm other than on television. And come to think of it, since we didn’t get a TV until I was 14 and my brother refused to let