Do you ever have those days that go completely differently than you planned?! I got up this morning and wrote out my to-do list and what a list it is, let me tell you. It is now 5:30pm and I haven't done ONE thing on the list. And you know what? I am okay with… Continue reading A Winter’s Tale of Sheep and Almond Blossoms
Today I have a random gardening question. I'm hoping that one of you will be able to answer it for me. All the best gardening books and websites always tell you that it is important to talk kindly to your plants as it enhances their growth. As you are watering them just lean in and… Continue reading A Random Gardening Question
Hello September! I took the weekend off from blogging and just enjoyed time with Bob and time with friends. Saturday while Bob and I were in the garden I saw a small Giant Swallowtail butterfly on the Lantana. As I was taking these photos another visitor arrived. Much harder to capture photos of as they… Continue reading Hummingbird Hawk Moth and Giant Swallowtail
I love watering the garden in the morning. Waking up to beautiful blooms. When they are kissed by the morning dew it is even more delightful. After I watered our garden this morning I walked around the lane down the side of our house to water the flower pots outside our bedroom window. These flowers… Continue reading “Earth Laughs In Flowers”
We often see these large bees flying about the yard and joke that they are large enough to give small children rides. They always seem to look a bit lost as they fly around appearing to be looking for their home. Today I finally got up close and captured a couple of shots. This is… Continue reading Violet Carpenter Bee
