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
I'm pretty sure there is some kind of snail convention happening here. The bamboo poles are about 3 feet high. Do you think they inhabit the whole length? What do you think snails talk about at these conventions? How to take over a garden, perhaps? They are so tiny. Don't think I really want to… Continue reading Snail Convention
It would seem that our grasshopper friend from "Please don't jump" has taken up residency in our garden. Here is he is from that post. A couple of days ago when I was watering he jumped from our Christmas tree up into the ivy. You notice I said JUMP! He isn't supposed to do that!… Continue reading Jumping to conclusions
"I think more people should plant more flowers in more places, to make the world a more colorful place." ~ Alan Stevens When we were playing tour guide the other day we saw some beautiful flowers blooming. Wisteria and Lilacs. Two plants that I love but I have never tried to grow either of them.… Continue reading You can never have too many flowers
Simple pleasures. Simply flowers. Why is it that a few flowers can make you feel so good? We planted the new barrel a couple of weeks ago. And we can see it from our living room window which makes it even better. Today we bought a planter and plants for the wide window ledge of… Continue reading Simply flowers
The Winery Woman 