Macro Monday – Put together thorns and blossoms on a barrel cactus and it becomes a prickly beauty.

These photos were taken a few days ago at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Temperatures are still cool on most days in Michigan. Too cool for flower blossoms and for me, as well. The conservatory at Matthaei is where I go when I need warmth and blooming flowers, all in one place. What about you? Where do you hang out to find warmth and pretty flowers?

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All photos are my own. ©Pepper Tron/Heaven’s Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.

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Click here for more flowers (including other prickly beauties) from Matthaei Botanical Gardens.