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czhargett
@czhargett
North Carolina, USA, Planet Earth
Learn new things and adjust your thinking accordingly. Hike that trail. Dig in the dirt. Read more. Never stop growing. Cuddle your pets. Take in the scenery. Watch a horror movie. Play a board game with friends. Laugh. Be kind. Embrace equality and social justice. Vote. She/her. Go Heels! Gardening on the border of Zone 7b and 8a.
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Raindrops on Bald Cypress Leaves
The Bald Cypress is a native of the southeastern US, and can be found growing in coastal areas and wetlands. While it grows in standing water, it can also grow in a variety of soils and conditions. Although it’s a conifer, it loses its leaves in the winter-hence the name. #CZsFav First Hummingbird sighting of the year. He (I think) was enjoying a hosta flower that just opened this morning. Sorry for the fuzzy photos. And please ignore the mess the torrential rain made of my poor hydrangea. #BirdsOnPost #Nature #Gardening Now Blooming In My Garden
Hydrangea arborescens, or smooth hydrangea, is one of two hydrangea species that are native to North America (the other is Hydrangea quercifolia, or oakleaf hydrangea.) It can be found throughout the eastern US growing on moist rocky slopes and stream banks. #CZsFavoritePlants #N My daughter made me a pie for Mother’s Day! #Pie #Baking #MothersDayGifts Into the Woods
Went on hike today inspired by @tenoaks6 ’s post yesterday, and @swaagdaddy ’s comment. Feeling refreshed, and maybe a little tired after 10 miles. Lots of woodsy photos-and a few plant pics too, of course. The trail: Mountain Lau 🐱🐱🐱
In honor of #Caturday -because I think the leaves are shaped like cat heads-here’s Liriodendron tulipifera , also known as Tulip Poplar or Tulip Tree. This is one of the largest native trees in North America, growing 90-120 feet tall-with some specimens reaching 200 feet with an 8 #PostFairFood Best Fall Recipe category. Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern red cedar ( Juniperus virginiana) is a common eastern North America native evergreen. Despite its common name, this 30-40 ft tree is a juniper and not a cedar. While many may snub this tree as scrubby and weedy, it is an important source of food and shelter for a variety o Besties
and I want you to know That my feelings are true I really love you Oh, you're my best friend -Queen #BestFriends #DogsOfPost #Dogs #Pets #PetsOfPost Tilly and Chester enjoying some sunshine this afternoon. #DogsOfPost #Dogs #Pets #PetsOfPost Bearded Iris ( Iris x germanica) is a strong contender for showiest blooms around Charlotte, NC this weekend. Here are some photos I took on my walk this morning. Even when not in bloom, I like how the strappy silvery green foliage mixes with other textures in my garden. #CZsFavor These Are a Few of My Favorite Ferns
Ferns add wonderful lacy texture to those shady corners of the garden, and pair beautifully with hostas, hellebores, and heuchera. The fact that there are so many native options is just icing on the cake. Here are my top 3 southeastern US native ferns to add to your shady (or par Sheet Thoughts
When my daughter was in preschool, a fellow mom told me I should hire a laundress, because sleeping on freshly ironed sheets was the way to live. I often think of that as I’m pulling my sheets out of the dryer, rolling them into a ball, and stuffing them into the linen closet. Peonies!
Peonies have just started blooming around Charlotte. Here are three varieties spotted on my Sunday morning walk: #CZsFavoritePlants #Gardening #GardensOfPost #PostGardens #CharlotteNC #NorthCarolina ❤️ You!
Eastern Redbud ( Cercis canadensis) may be best known for its beautiful early spring flowers, but this native tree also has gorgeous leaves. Here’s a fresh new heart-shaped leaf spreading the love on a sunny morning: #CZsFavoritePlants #Gardening #GardensOfPost #PostGardens CZ’s Favorite Plants: Creeping Phlox
Creeping Phlox ( Phlox subulata) also called Moss Phlox, is an evergreen ground cover that is blanketed with tiny flowers in various shades of pink, purple, or white in the spring. I’m partial to the purple variety ‘Emerald Blue’ (first photo.) Creeping Phlox is an eastern US nati Raindrops on newly opened hosta leaves: The Post team-being awesome once again. Thanks y’all! 👏👏👏 #Feedback #PostDrop Monday vibe. #Dogs #DogsOfPost #PostDogs #Pets #PetsOfPost #PostPets Happy Friday
It's a beautiful day Don't let it get away It's a beautiful day -U2 Wishing everyone a happy Friday and a great weekend! Big Sur, CA 2003 #TGIF #Nature
