Jasmine

Plant Perfume sends up sexy scent into a sultry summer night   Jasmine delight!   Makes the snail pop out of its shell to gaze at moon’s newborn bottom   Like candy cotton!   Sticky-lipped flowers practice French-kissing while awaiting morning’s...

Merlin

A falcon swoops and lands in my garden its sharp talons struggle to gain purchase on the black plastic water tank. It looks momentarily confused, perhaps a song sparrow escaped with all its feathers.   I witness the merlin’s endearing vulnerability as he perches...

Goddess Of Orange

Orange blossoms carry an intoxicating fragrance used in cooking and teas for centuries. Neroli is an essential oil extracted from the flowers of bitter orange.