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Tag Archives: Nature
History and Nature
Being a ‘northerner,’ rice fields were not something I ever spent much time thinking or learning about. My loss. At Brookgreen Gardens, they are a large part of the gardens’ history. Brookgreen’s 9,100 acres was originally composed of four rice … Continue reading
Posted in South Carolina
Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, History, Lichens, Magnolia blossom, Nature, Photography, Rice growing, Rice plantation, Snowy White Egret
57 Comments
Nature
I love nature and all it includes, well, except for raking leaves and shoveling snow. I suppose those two tasks have more to do with my age and a bad back than anything else. I know, there are many folks … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged Autumn, Fall, Fall chores, Gardening, Leaves, Mother Nature, Nature, New England, Quilt Show, Quilting, Thanksgiving
60 Comments
Heat Advisory
It’s been hot for a couple of days with actual temps in the 90’s and real feel over 100. After doing my outside chores and picking raspberries first thing, I may be sticking inside with the A/C, but the flowers, … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, New England
Tagged Daylilies, Gardening, Groundhogs, Hydrangeas, Nature, New England, Perennials, Skunks, Virtual garden tour
68 Comments
Flower Power
Ever heard the saying, vegetables feed the body and flowers feed the soul? Everywhere I look something is blooming, and I’m smiling. We’ve had summer-like weather and just a few sprinkles although we could use some measurable rain. It’s dry. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Carpenter bees, Clematis, Columbine, Cranesbill Geranium, Ducks, Gardening, Groundhogs, Iris, Nature, Peony, Perennials, Toads, Woodchuck
60 Comments
A walk in the woods
I’m struggling with not being outdoors. I know – get over it. It was 29°F this morning when I brewed coffee, and Killington Ski Resort in VT opened up this past weekend. 🙂 Our property borders a wooded area so … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Autumn, Fall, Gardening, Maples, Moss, Mother Earth, Nature, Nature photography, Photography, Wetlands, Winterberry, Woods
76 Comments
Nature
Why do people head south in the winter? The simple answer for this gardener is so I can be outside and enjoy nature in ways that don’t require a snow shovel or scraper. The camellias are blooming here, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, South Carolina
Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Camellias, Live oaks, Moss, Nature, Resurrection fern, South Carolina, Southern fox squirrel, Turtles
74 Comments
Weekly Photo Challenge: Pure
Pure to me is as simple as stopping to admire the beauty that Mother Nature provides us in our gardens, beaches, lakes, or mountains. Here’s hoping your weather is good, and you can enjoy some outside time with Mother Nature this … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth
When we traveled to Italy, we were lucky enough to visit the Isle of Capri, and if you want to pay homage to Mother Earth, it is easy to do so there because natural beauty surrounds you wherever you look. … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: One Love
Can anyone have just one love? Family, country, nature, gardening, quilting, traveling, and a great craft beer – I love them all. ❤️ Happy weekend and enjoy the ones you love. Linked to One Love, Weekly Photo Challenge
Weekly Photo Challenge: Inspiration
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Inspiration.”
NewEnglandGardenAndThread 