The Oregon Grape thrives year-round, offering shelter, food, and vibrant seasonal changes, creating a natural habitat and beautiful garden hedge for wildlife.
Category: Floral Delights
NaPoWriMo Periwinkles Sing
The post celebrates spring's arrival through the blooming of periwinkles and shared joy in nature, while inviting readers to enjoy yard photos and a Mother's Day coloring page.
NaPoWriMo Once You’ve Seen the Meadow
The piece celebrates the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest's beauty and emphasizes the need to protect public lands, reflecting gratitude for nature's support during group walks despite challenging weather.
NaPoWriMo Seasons of the Saskatoon
The poem reflects the seasonal beauty of the Saskatoon, highlighting its blooms, leaves, berries, and vibrant colors throughout the year.
NaPoWriMo Spring’s Quince
In spring, quince trees bloom vibrant scarlet petals, reminiscent of winter poinsettias, symbolizing renewal and beauty as winter fades.
WrapUp Flowers and Collage
The blog shares weekly art strategies using ProCreate and Affinity Designer, highlights pastel lessons, celebrates International Women's Day, and promotes creativity and community engagement.
Wednesday WrapUp Forest Botanicals
a design challenge featuring wildflowers and fungi, highlighting revisions and inspirations for wallpaper designs
Wednesday WrapUp Looking Back, Linework, More
weekly art strategies and reflections using ProCreate and Affinity Designer, featuring entries in Spoonflower's Design Challenge and progress on various art projects and courses
Wednesday WrapUp Mushrooms and More
weekly art strategies and reflections, showcasing various designs inspired by nature, particularly mushrooms and frogs, while encouraging community sharing.
!["Winter Greetings" painting of "red-breasted nuthatch [Sitta canadensis] on pine branch with pinecone by Sheri42](https://sheri42.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dec_pics-nuthatch-57.jpg?w=880&h=312&crop=1)
Wednesday WrapUp Into the New Year
Weekly illustrations created using ProCreate and Affinity Designer, featuring holiday themes, Spoonflower Challenges, and a charming hermit thrush drawn in various styles.
