Picture Of The Week (POW) Information & Submissions

[SS Project Manager]

I certainly don't take beautiful pictures like others do. But here are the first tree ripe rich may/flavorich peaches from our orchard this season.
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@CrealCritter, your pic just made the homepage its new home — way to snag this week’s POW!

 

[Hinotori]

I think this is a calliope hummingbird. We only have 4 species here and it looks similar to the pictures of the females I saw. Pulled out the actual camera and managed a picture of mama

 

[Hinotori]

Hummingbird babies. All the pinfeathers! Beaks are getting longer

 

[SS Project Manager]

Nothing is afraid of me

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Big cheers, @Hinotori! Your photo’s the star of the week and it's lighting up our homepage!

 

[CrealCritter]

Wild chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)

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[SS Project Manager]

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@Cashoo, you snapped, we noticed — now your awesome photo is front and center! POW win!

 

[CrealCritter]

Wild Mullein (Verbascum Thapsus)

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[CrealCritter]

Red Heart Rose of Sharron (Hibiscus syriacus 'Red Heart')

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[SS Project Manager]

I think this is a calliope hummingbird. We only have 4 species here and it looks similar to the pictures of the females I saw. Pulled out the actual camera and managed a picture of mama

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Big moment, @Hinotori! Your awesome snap made it to the top and now it’s shining on our homepage!

 

[JanetMarie]

Dr. Huey is a common rootstock used for grafted roses. I purchased a Rugosa rose quite a few years ago that was labeled "own root". Rugosa roses sucker and this one didn't. The spring of 2024 I found out why when I saw a red rose in the middle of my Rugosa rose bush. The Rugosa rose graft died and the rightful owner of the rootstock took over. This is Dr. Huey early June, 2025. Very vigorous and absolutely loaded with beautiful blooms! The blooms last on the bush a long time also. No fragrance though. The bush was stunning. My opinion is that Dr. Huey should be given more credit than having his head chopped off to be implanted with another rose. Own root roses are always healthier than grafted ones.