The Sound of Patagonian Trees Talking
Friday, July 9th, 2010 Posted in cosas lindas, flora | No Comments »Written by Shanie A special quality that I love about the forests around Bariloche, is that the trees are huge. And they talk when the right amount of wind gets them moving. Here is a clip of some Lengas blowing in the ...
Lupin Beauty in Fall
Monday, May 17th, 2010 Posted in flora, lifestyle | No Comments »Written by Shanie Normally one of those flowers that bloom in spring, this year our lupin have been continually flowering throughout the summer. Now as we enter into the cooler months of fall, their beautiful clusters of flowers are still giving ...
Fall in Patagonia
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Posted in day to day, flora | No Comments »Beautiful Autumn Color on Cerro Lopez, taken from Llao Llao
Bariloche Garden Colors in Fall
Monday, May 10th, 2010 Posted in flora, lifestyle | No Comments »Written by Shanie This summer has been unusual...we have been graced with an abundance of flower life extending beyond its normal blooming period. As a flora lover, this has been a cherished aspect to our fourth summer living in Bariloche. But it ...
5 Patagonian Medicinal Plants
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 Posted in culture, flora | No Comments »Written by Shanie As is the case throughout the world, the native people of the Patagonia area have been in touch with there natural surroundings for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. With their connection to the beauty of Mother Nature, ...
Patagonian Quinchamali
Monday, March 22nd, 2010 Posted in flora | 1 Comment »Written by Shanie Tiny clusters of yellow-orange flowers create the quinchamali. Native to both the Argentine and Chilean Patagonian areas, this five-petaled perennial reminds me of a miniature bouquet of flowers made for an elf. It is a creeping plant that rises ...
Patagonia Flower Favorites
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 Posted in flora | No Comments »Written by Shanie Flowers are such a treat. They have such an uncanny way of brightening the day. If we stop to really look at them, their preciousness can bring joy to the heart and a smile to the face. So, in ...
Patagonia Marancel
Monday, February 22nd, 2010 Posted in flora | 1 Comment »Written by Shanie Blooming normally from November to January, the Marancel is a tiny flower that enjoys the Patagonian landscape. Thriving in fields, stony mountain plateaus and sandy soil, the delicacy is a fine contrast to the rough environment. The flower ...
Jarilla
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 Posted in day to day, flora | 1 Comment »Written by Shanie It's nice to have the sun visiting again. Humans and plants, alike, are feeling the love. A Jarilla flower enjoying the bathing of golden light.
