Redwood Photos Before Big Basin's Devastating Fire

Photo of the now fire-decimated Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which was the first state park in California's history. A 2020 lightning-caused wildfire destroyed the areas where these photos were taken, according to news reports (the park remains closed).

Photo of the now fire-decimated Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which was the first state park in California's history. A 2020 lightning-caused wildfire destroyed the areas where these photos were taken, according to news reports (the park remains closed).

Photo of the now fire-decimated Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which was the first state park in California's history. A 2020 lightning-caused wildfire destroyed the areas where these photos were taken, according to news reports (the park remains closed).

Root Of The Root, Bud Of The Bud

An e.e. cummings quote with a photo of ancient redwoods at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County in California. This area was burned in a 2020 wildfire. Please share, if so inclined. © GTFS.

 

If You Have A Garden & A Library

Cicero’s famous quote, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need,” was adapted from a letter he wrote requesting a meeting with his friend Varro in 46 B.C. There are multiple translations. This is the one I like the best. I've used a Veca Lucia dahlia to illustrate it. It was photographed in San Francisco The Dahlia Garden in Golden Gate Park ~ before it became extremely dangerous to have professional photography equipment in San Francisco. Criminals have beaten up people for their cameras, including TV news crews on multiple occasions. Three people have been killed in the Bay Area over cameras or video cameras, according to news reports I read.

© Glenn Franco Simmons.

 

Clearview David dahlia photographed at The Dahlia Garden in Golden Gate Park by The Flower Photographer of San Francisco, Glenn Franco Simmons. Please share, if so inclined. © Glenn Franco Simmons.

Garden, Library And Everything You Need

 A Cicero quote on a Veca Lucia dahlia photo. There are several different translations to the letter that Cicero wrote to a counterpart; that said, this is my favorite translation. Please share, if so inclined. © Glenn Franco Simmons.

Alden Pearl Dahlia In Golden Gate Park

Alden Pearl dahlia photographed in San Francisco, Calif., by The Flower Photographer of San Francisco. Please share, if so inclined. © Glenn Franco Simmons. 

Iconic Big Basin Redwoods Landscapes

Photos of the new fire-decimated Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which was the first state park in California's history. A 2020 lightning-caused wildfire destroyed the areas where these photos were taken, according to news reports (the park remains closed). Please share, if so inclined. © GTFS.

Small Victoria Ann Dahlia Blossoms Feature Purple Beauty

 The Victoria Ann dahlia is classified as a small (BB) dahlia four to six inches in diameter. It is semi-cactus in form and it is listed as light in color, but the photos I took at The Dahlia Garden in Golden Gate Park were graced with a darker to lighter, blended purple. It was introduced in 2003 by N. Gittz. The ADS Classification Code is 3210. This perennial requires full sun. It is deer-resistent. You can grow it in a 3-gallon container on up or in the ground. These photos were taken in San Francisco.

White Licorice Rose A Vibrant Bloomer

White Licorice rose. © GTFS

The White Licorice rose can surprise you with its light yellow to white. In the photos I took, the yellow was a strong, vibrant yellow. 

This disease-resistant Floribunda was registered as Wekdidusinra and its trademarked name is White Licorice™.

Bred by Christian Bédard in the United States in 2009, White Licorice was introduced into the USA by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower Inc. in 2011 as "White Licorice."

The other two roses are experimental roses that bear a resemblance to White Licorice.

White Licorice rose. © GTFS.

Its strong lemon-licorice fragrance is a delight, as are the 26 to 40 pedals at full bloom (depending upon the plant's size that ranges from approximately 31 to 47 inches in height). The pointed, ovoid buds are great for cut flowers. White Licorice is also good in beds and borders. You will not be disappointed.

White Licorice rose. © GTFS

Victoria Ann Dahlia A Real Beauty

A Victoria Ann dahlia photographed in San Francisco. To purchase this photo in full resolution, and to view other photos of mine, please visit my Fine Art America website. You may download this image for private use only. If you repost, you must link it to this site. Commercial use is illegal. © Glenn Franco Simmons.