Today is what the Irish call a "fine, soft day". In May of 1998, we took our mountain bikes to Ireland, flying into Shannon, then two buses, first to Limerick…
The frogs in Olema Marsh are croaking like crazy. All night long the males do their work to attract the females. It must work, as they return every year to…
“There is always in February some one day, at least, when one smells the yet distant, but surely coming summer.” ―Gertrude Jekyll February is full of flowers in Northern California.…
Abalone, seed beads, evergreen clematis flowers , shells, daffodil stamens, ribes sanguineum leaves Woke up, got out of bed, let the cats out, and did all the early morning activities,…
Many years ago I didn't like learning new things, felt intimidated by not knowing, by being a beginner. This has dropped away as I've become more and more willing to…
I'm loving yellow, such a sure sign of spring. And thank you for suggestions on how to prop up flowers. There are times when having a daffodil on its' side…
Hellebores, ribes sanguineum flower buds, pires Japonica buds, bottlebrush flower buds, and a shell Can't resist more hellebore beauty. These stunners continue to thrive in their new spot. Does anyone…
Today's mandala brings up the need for some supportive engineering, especially now with flowers starting to bloom again. Usually when I think of support, it's the emotional kind. I am…
Hellebores rock. Their exquisite flowers bloom in winter, they thrive in shade, and are very hardy. Have you ever had to move plants for their own protection? A month ago…
My 'Stripey' auricla is the first to bloom, the others don't even have flower buds on them, so I consider it an early bloomer. I know from my gardening experience…