by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
I made it! 30 Leaves in 30 Days!!!!! As you know I have been exploring my new habitat here in Florida. I was on one of my leaf collecting hikes and came across a grove of Oak trees like none I had ever seen. They were tall and skinny and had the biggest leaves...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Leaves turn into Flowers I was at Kanapaha Botanical Garden and found this little branch. It is a bamboo flower. Bamboo is actually and evergreen plant, and a member of the family Poaceae and is a true grass. I didn't know that bamboo flowered so this was a...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Trifecta- Multitasking One of the great things about doing this 30 day leaf challenge is that I have to stay on my toes and get the job done. As I have stated in previous posts, I am not the most organized person, but I am dedicated. I went on a walk with the Native...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Loblolly Pine Trees Here in Gainesville, Florida the subtropics meets the Northeast and there is an amazing array of diversity here. Before I lived here, I always thought of Florida was "Disney World" and retirement communities. I didn't think...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Granulating Pigments are a Painters best friend! I admit to being a paint, colored pencil and any art supply I can get my hands on junkie. I don't go to art stores very often and when I do, I am like a kid in a candy shop. I get massive amounts of e-mails on a...
by Mindy Lighthipe | Oct 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tiny Red Burst of Color How do I fit it all in? Motivation I believe is the key for me. My time is precious to me and it is always difficult to manage. Being self employed is a hard thing to do. No one tells me what to do, where to do it or how long it should take me....
