Animal Wednesday - Frolicing Orcas

This is a page from my tree sketchbook. I was inspired by the full moon last week. An Orca Mom in the moon light with its young.

For more Animal Wednesday inspiration go to Auntie Mim's.   Happy Animal Wednesday to all.

Buckeye Shrub - First Buckeyes

Our Buckeye shrub developed its first buckeyes this year. It was a nice surprise to go out there and find them on the ground. I had been watching the pod to see when they might drop.  The buckeyes are about the same size as the tree buckeyes but the "eye" on the seed is smaller and they are a few shades lighter in color.  If you want a tropical look in your northern garden this shrub will give you that feel.

Animal Wedensday - Green Frog

We saw several green frogs in a pond. It is funny that the only green thing on them was their faces. Maybe at a different time of year they are more green. Happy Animal Wedensday.

Cactus Monday - Succulent

I received this start of a succulent the other day.  I admired a larger version of this plant and the dear Uncle that had it said he had a start if I wanted it.

 If you know what it is I would appreciate an id of the plant.

Happy Cactus Monday to all of you Cacuteers. If you would like to se more cactus images,many of them drawn please head over to Teri's Painted Daisies here.