It’s time for the Flower Hour!
This time, last year, we visited the Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona area—the desert in winter.
Taking my dog for walks is the only form of exercise I can engage in, but it’s always worth it, walking around my brother’s neighborhood.
Desert décor and landscape are always interesting to see. Soon after the holidays, many aloe plants were still sporting their holiday décor.
Around another corner, the prickly pear cactus blushes profusely at being seen so early in the morning.
And if one is lucky and the timing is right, the saguaro cacti show off their bouquets.
For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.
There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour, but please use your own photography. And you have all week to link to this post.
Sharing for Lens-Artists: Around the Corner
New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.
“In a world full of flowers, be a cactus.” – Kul Bhushan Negi
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[…] Many thanks to Terri for this week’s Flower Hour challenge The Flower Hour#13: Desert Florals […]
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You found some great images.
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Thank you, Bernie!
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My submission, https://yourlifeasartphotography.com/2026/01/13/the-flower-hour-13-fall-love/
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Those cactus are incredible! I have to agree the blooming cactus is awesome!!! Ive never seen natural like this, only in a store!
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Thank you, Pam! I have another amazing cactus flower I’ll share soon from the same neighborhood.
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Terri, I love your desert flowers. My favorite is the saguaro cactus flower.
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Thank you, Beth, The saguaros look so human-like anyway with their body and bend arms. The crown of flowers reminded me of little hats. This one in particular was over 10 feet tall, so I really had to zoom to see the flowers.
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Wonderful photos of the desert flowers and different cactus plants. Desert plants of all kinds are among my favorites to see. 🙂
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Delightful cacti, Terri!
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Thank you, Anne-Christine!
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Delightful cacti, Terri!
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oh yes, luck indeed to see a saguaro bloom. I love our desert and you captured it with the love it deserves. Happy New Year Terri. Will you be down here this year?
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Thank you, Donna! I’m always so happy to see you on the blog! I think AZ is in for a super bloom again this year! And yes, we head that way at the end of February, planning a week in Scottsdale and a few days in Tucson.
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It looks like poppies have started already at Bartlett lake. It’s early. I connected/invited you to a FB group that tracks the blooms. It’s been pretty accurate over the years.
And thank you. Always hope to see you.
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So pretty to see .
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Thank you, Lisa!
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Beautiful cacti! I passed by a home yesterday on my bike that had a blooming cacti in the first photo. I forget the name.
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Thank you, John, I wonder if you saw a golden torch cactus flower? I have a pic of one I will share soon. They are large, mostly white with some pinkish exterior petals with a yellow center. I think the desert SW is in for a super bloom this spring!
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Very nice, it would be nice if the Saguro cacti grew here but they don’t…
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Beautiful cacti Terri. We have more desert landscaping here now, and they are beautiful.
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Thank you, Anne! Sacramento seemed to be able to support cactus flowers well. Enjoy!
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This type of decor I’ve never seen as Desert décor 😀 Cacti I have seen, lovely flowers.
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Thank you, Ritva! I get a kick out of seeing the holiday decor on the agave and cactus. Clever and fun!
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Beautiful photo gallery and quotes, Terri. That blushing Prickly Pear Cacti plant and photo are stunning. I love the atmospheric perspective of your photos.
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Thank you, Suzette, what a lovely comment! The Prickly Pear cactus has that rosy color that is so eye-catching.
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It does have that lovely pink color. You are most welcome Terri. Blessings.
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Very nice
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Thank you!
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Oh! I! Love! The! Saguaro! Blooms! 🌵
What a fun post to see what looks like my neighborhood.
Happy Tuesday!
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Thank you, Nancy! My brother’s Fountain Hills neighborhood is quite beautiful. I also took a pic of another cactus bloom that I’ll share soon.
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That was cool to capture the blooming cactus.
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Thank you, Alice, timing is half the fun in photography!
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