Last of the bluebonnets in Ruthie’s garden

April 14, 2023

Whenever there’s a chance to show more bluebonnets, before they’re gone, show more bluebonnets.

I spotted these in Ruthie Burrus’s garden last week. Her spring garden is always a vision, but the last of the bluebonnets, mingling here with pink evening primrose, are what I’m thinking of today. I love those Texas native wildflowers.

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2 responses to “Last of the bluebonnets in Ruthie’s garden”

  1. Paula Stone says:

    Last photo of bluebonnets with pink primroses -swoon!