Category Archives: plants

The flowers of spring

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Katherine

Spring flowers – a wonderful splash of colour

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Scotch Broom

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Katherine

Scotch Broom was intentionally introduced to B.C. in 1850 by Captain Walter Grant who planted broom at his farm on Vancouver Island. Broom quickly spread up the east coast of Vancouver Island, and then to the Gulf Islands and mainland … Continue reading →

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Trillium

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Katherine

Trillium ovatum, commonly known as western trillium or wake robin

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Spring plants

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Katherine

A black and white look at the colours of spring

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Perception and the camera

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Katherine

Looking at the world through a camera can be rewarding, frustrating, and sometimes both at the same time. A slight change in distance, angel, or height creates an entirely new perspective that can change how the world is presented and … Continue reading →

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The Gardens on Anderton

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Katherine

The Gardens on Anderton are located behind the Anderton Nursery, 2012 Anderton Rd, Comox, BC The gardens are open to the public 10am – 4pm, 7 days a week, May to September. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.301984753258576.1073742134.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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A bit of spring

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Katherine

Spring arrivals – last day of March at Kitty Coleman Provincial Park

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Posted on February 2, 2015 by Katherine

The artistry of nature – in this case, created in trees by insects that bore through the living wood.

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Puntledge Recreation Area – Hoar Frost

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

Hoar frost – a winters day in the Puntledge Recreation Area [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.285316271592091.1073742085.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Puntledge Recreation Area – Winter maple leaves

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

Maple leaves coated with a touch of hoar frost along Bears Bait Trail in the Puntledge Recreation Area

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