Tessera

kms

@karmso.bsky.social

passionate gardener, defender of democracy…I strive daily to pay attention, and to brew a perfect cup of tea🌿 all photos mine unless noted otherwise 🌱

972 Posts894 Follower 426 Folgt

DIVA NURSERY @diva-nursery.bsky.social · yesterday

Детальна характеристика Журавця × лучного | Geranium × pratense “Brookside” й актуальна ціна вже в Telegram: t.me/diva_nursery... #журавецьвсаду #divanursery #keepuniqueness #outdoorplantcollection #telegram #журавець #geranium #plants #gardening #nativeplants #колекціябагаторічників #розсадникDiva

kms @karmso.bsky.social · yesterday

dusk…moonflower twins…unfolding 🤍🤍 🌿 #MyJoyfulPlace #flowers #BloomScrolling #moon #gardening #FlowerPhotography 🌱

I love every moment of dreamy fragrant Moonflowers…buds, foliage, flowers. But I especially revel in watching their magic unfurling white petals, amid evening dusk.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 5d ago

🌱 a bee’s breakfast 🐝 🌿 #MyJoyfulPlace #flowers #BloomScrolling #bees #gardening #FlowerPower #FlowerPhotography #FlowersOnFriday

V @vmc54.bsky.social · 5d ago

Last night's sunset above some rowhouses on 82nd Street. #Scape Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

kms @karmso.bsky.social · last wk.

…look who just joined the 🌱 Summer Garden Party…🌿 #MyJoyfulPlace #flowers #BloomScrolling #GardenParty #gardening #FlowerPower #FlowerPhotography

Bell-shaped Abutilon flowers…soft peachy-orange with centers of golden yellow …reminding me of a summer party dress. Surrounding by bright green foliage in the shape of maple leaves, thus one of its common names, Flowering Maple. Very floriferous…and appreciates some afternoon shade during blazing hot summers (the norm now 😡)

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 2w ago

🌿🫐 🌱 A very worthwhile read.

ProPublica@propublica.org · 2w ago

NEW: @maxblau.bsky.social spent a year reporting on abuses of farmworkers. It left him wondering: Is there any way to find out whether the produce he buys at the grocery store comes from farms with a record of mistreating workers?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2w ago

19 year old Isabella Gonzales. Killed in Donald Trump’s endless war.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 2w ago

…monday morning moment… 🌿 #flowers #BloomScrolling #GoodMorning #FlowerPhotography #gardening #MyJoyfulPlace 🌱

Summer garden vignette…on the right,bold sunset-orange coleus foliage, in the center,soft green blades of an ornamental grass and echinacea, with peach-apricot petals and a dark brown center. In the background, silver and green foliage and the dark burgundy spears of an Cordyline.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3w ago

My latest plant crush…Dahlia ’City Lights’ (not a very poetic variety name!) I love the dark foliage as much as the flowers. 🌱 #MyJoyfulPlace #flowers #BloomScrolling #foliage #moody #gardening #FlowerPower #FlowerPhotography #StunDay 🌿

A new addition to the moody garden nook, Dahlia ‘City Lights.’ I perhaps would have named the lavender-pink flowers and deep purple fern-like foliage, Dusky Dream. Surrounded by silver foliage plants and cool-pink Agastache blossoms. .

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3w ago

Petunia ‘Black Velvet Magic’…my variety name for the star of the moody garden nook…🖤 #flowers #BloomScrolling 🌱 #gardening 🌿 #FlowerPower #FlowerPhotography #moody #StunDay

It’s hard to capture the velvety tones of this dark-petaled petunia. In the garden it is ebony-black, here in the photo, it is deep burgundy-purple. Nestled in what I call the moody garden nook. With silver-leafed foliage and dusky pink Agastache.

The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 4w ago

Mornin’. It’s hot out there so gonna repeat this one regarding #bees #wildlife and #water. Please #repost. Thanks! BEES NEED WATER! BEES GET STUCK IN AND DIE IN WATER! Here’s what you need to know! Given that they can collect water, their nectar based diet and their ability to generate… 1/11

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 4w ago

moonflower, the morning after…🤍  🌿 #flowers #gardens #MoonSwoon #FlowerPhotography #BloomScrolling #MyJoyfulPlace 🌱

A moonflower, after its nighttime bloom. The exquisite pure white petals are folding inward, and the celery-green veining forms a perfect star mandala. The flower is surrounded by grass-green foliage, against a weathered brick wall.

United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · last mo.

Enjoying a buttery ear of corn is a #July4 tradition. Corn makes its way to our BBQs thanks to hard working farm workers who labor in CA Central Valley heat to bring us this yummy treat. #WeFeedYou

kms @karmso.bsky.social · last mo.

🌿 magic morning moment 🌱 #MyJoyfulPlace #flowers #BloomScrolling #GoodMorning #gardening #FlowerPower #FlowerPhotography #sublime

I grew Lisianthus for the first time…what a beauty! This variety, ‘Champagne Voyage,’ has layers and layers of ruffled petals in luscious shades of creamy white, with a soft blush of rose. Surrounding the blossom are lime-green buds of flowers yet to come. Unlike me, It is loving the summer heat! An annual in my climate zone.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · last mo.

🌿 first fragrant Moonflower of the summer…swoon 🤍 🌱 #flowers #BloomScrolling #FlowerPhotography #gardening #MyJoyfulPlace #moon #StunDay #FavoriteFlower

The first dreamy Moonflower of the summer…pure white, softly ruffled petals unfurl in the early evening and delight the nose with fragrance, as well as soothe the heart. Surrounded by lush green foliage.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · last mo.

Oh my! #summer #strawberries #cake #baking #gardens #cooking 🌱🍓🌿 #foodphotography

I came upon this amazing looking strawberry cake on Arthur Parkinson’s Substack. On a round green glass cake platter, a multi layered cake with creamy white frosting and a profusion of fresh red strawberries on their green stems, seemingly growing out of the cake.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · last mo.

joining the summer garden party, Lisianthus ‘Voyage Champagne’ 🌿 🍾 🌱 #BloomScrolling #gardening #MyJoyfulPlace #flowers #FlowerPhotography

I grew Lisianthus for the first time…and what a beauty! Layers and layers of ruffled petals in luscious shades of creamy white, with a soft blush of rose. Surrounding the blossom are lime-green buds, blue starflower and white zinnias.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 2mo ago

a moody nook in the garden… …🌱 🖤 #flowers #FlowerFriday #Bloomscrolling #moody #BlackandWhite #FlowerPhotography #gardening #urbanGardens 🌿

In my summer garden, what I call a moody nook— deep, black velvety petunias, bronze potatoe-vine, silvery-lavender Heuchera foliage, contrast with white Angelonlia and pewter toned Dusty Miller.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 2mo ago

color echoes on almost the first day of summer…🌱 #flowers #FlowerFriday #Bloomscrolling #FlowerPhotography #gardening #summer #UrbanGardens 🌿

The first of my Echinacea flowers to bloom..the petals are luscious salmon-orange with an overlay of warm coral. Surrounding the blossoms are color echoes of dusky burgundy Dracaena leaves and red Coleus foliage.

Weird Alex @jackalpants.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hey so if you're in the USA, the FCC is floating the idea of making shows put a warning up if they include or discuss trans people and trans lives. A short paragraph saying this is messed up would help a lot! You gpt less than a week. Submit your comment by May 22: www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings...

In a Public Notice released on April 22, 2026, the FCC is asking Americans to submit comments about whether the TV Oversight Management Board (TVOMB) should create new TV ratings to alert viewers to "transgender and gender non-binary programming" and "the discussion or promotion of gender identity themes."

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Monday afternoon, brought to you by an alluring amethyst-hued allium… 🌱 #BloomScrolling #gardens #FlowerPhotography #flowers 🌿

An allium flower in a lime-green gourd shaped vase. The globe of amethyst colored florets are on slender green stems, resembling shooting stars

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🌱 more from peony heaven 🌿 #flowers #BrooklynBotanicGarden #gardens #PeonyHeaven #Brooklyn #BloomScrolling

The exquisite Japanese tree peony collection at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is in peak bloom. Luscious blossoms in hues of white, burgundy, red, soft and saturated pink…their delicate perfume caresses the air.

An exquisite Japanese tree peony at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Layers of watermelon-pink ruffle-edged petals, with saffron-gold yellow stamens at the center. Surrounded by deep green foliage.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🌱the bluebells were also heavenly! #BloomScrolling #gardens #flowers #FlowerPhotography #EastCoastKin #Brooklyn #BrooklynBotanicGarden

A stroll through the Bluebell Walk at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It is one of my most beloved springtime rituals…the tree-lined brown bark paths wind through swaths and swaths of periwinkle blue bell flowers. Under a canopy of green foliage, a mother and child take in the wonder.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🌱I spent yesterday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden…in peony heaven🌿 #flowers #BrooklynBotanicGarden #gardens #PeonyHeaven #bloomscrolling

Exquisite Japanese tree peony at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Pure white ruffle-edged petals, with delicate brushes of rosy pink, emanating out from the yellow center. Surrounded by deep green foliage.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 3mo ago

If you’d like to donate, there is a link in the article. 🌿🌼🌱🌻

Gabe Ortíz@tusk81.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“If the flowers are not accepted, these pastors still plan to write letters to the moms…and they will display the flowers, outside of the courthouse and detention center—so that they at least raise awareness.” "We want them to know there are some people who love them,” said Pastor Maria Santa Cruz.

GabbyLawless @gabbylawless.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Siberian Iris. 🌱 #MacroMonday #BloomScrolling #FlowerReport #Gardening

A close-up picture of a blue/purple/yellow Siberian Iris.

Rick M @rickmartin.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Billy bugle and lilly-of-the-valley 🌱 #FlowersOnFriday #PurpleFriday #FloralFriday #Bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin

Purpley blue bugle and white lilly-of-the-valley

Shellymäk @shellymak.bsky.social · 3mo ago

May Queen Is a medium-sized, old-fashioned, semi-double blooms which open flat and are of a beautiful shade of lilac-ink. Strong, apple, fruity fragrance. Average diameter 3". Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, flat, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

kms @karmso.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🌿 my annual posting of tiptoeing through the cherry blossoms… #spring #flowers #cats #seattle #stunday #BloomScrolling #gardens #FlowerPhotography #delight 🌱

Seattle springtime vignette of a black cat, paused on a sidewalk surrounded by scattered pink cherry blossoms—in the background is a white picket fence and green foliage.

Alyson Smith @pedsaly.bsky.social · 4mo ago

BREAKING: hello world! 💖

Alyson Smith@pedsaly.bsky.social · 4mo ago

some good 2-3 weeks news 💚

A brown striped female house finch rests on the edge of her nest, which is hidden at the top of a door wreath. She is looking at the camera - five light blue eggs with speckled dark spots are tucked in her nest below. #BirdSky #Spring #Photography #iPhone 📷: mine - April 2, 2026