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Tag Archives: Nature
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree
Carefree = walking in a brook. During summers at my grandparents Brookside Farm, I spent a lot of time walking, swimming and having fun in that brook. The first time I suggested to my grandchildren that we should try a … Continue reading
