photography – Lisa Ledbetter

Larkspur

It has been windy and rainy in central Oklahoma this week. April is the rainiest month here and also the start of tornado season. We have been a serious drought so the rain is much needed. I finally got all of my seedlings planted out now that the danger of frost has passed. The gardenContinue reading “Larkspur”

Cabbage White

It has been a very windy week, even for Oklahoma. This means that the big temperature swings are returning. We’re going to have a hard freeze tonight and many things are already blooming. We got two new plants this week: a red honeysuckle vine and a small beardtongue penstemon called rock candy ruby. I’m hopingContinue reading “Cabbage White”

Pipevine Swallowtail

It has been another rainy week here in central Oklahoma. I didn’t go to the farm last week but I am planning to go on this Saturday again. The pear tree and the walnut tree are still on the balcony at my apartment. They aren’t getting much sun and look a little droopy. We willContinue reading “Pipevine Swallowtail”

Mourning Cloak

We have had more storms here in central Oklahoma this past week. It has been such a rainy spring here. I had expected it to feel like summer this week but due to the rain it has been quite cool. Some of my plants have enjoyed all the rain while others are less than pleasedContinue reading “Mourning Cloak”

The arrival of summer

This week, we had our first very hot weather of the year in central Oklahoma with a few days around 90°F already. We also had more rain this week. There were a few short but heavy storms and I took a cool photo of the lightning. I was busy with work this week and IContinue reading “The arrival of summer”