Tag Archives: Perennials

Weekly Photo Challenge: Vibrant

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

On this cold, gray and gloomy winter’s day, it is with a happy heart that I send you this collage of vibrant flower photos from last summer’s garden. Happy Friday and have a colorful weekend. 🙂 Linked to the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Transition

Posted on November 27, 2015 by

It seems like magic in the spring when the peonies start to burst forth and transition from tiny buds to beautiful blooms while producing an intoxicating fragrance. I shake the ants off, cut some blooms, and bring them inside to enjoy. I … Continue reading →

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Garden and Thread

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

The foliage is beautiful, but the garden is getting sleepy, very sleepy. We’ve had temps in the 20’s at night with snow flurries a little north of here. Killington ski area in Vermont is open with man-made snow. It’s getting close, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday talk

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

I always post on Monday, but I was busy. My church lady gardening friend asked me to help her bring some gardens back to life at a summer chapel near us. First, we shopped in my yard to get the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 10, 2015 by
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Wordless Wednesday – From my garden

Posted on May 27, 2015 by
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May Gardens

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

It’s May. My back hurts, my hat has a sweat line on it already, and my nails are broken and dirty. Ah, the life of a gardener. 🙂 My gardens are waking up from a long winter but that includes … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Ephermeral

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

 In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Ephemeral.”

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Wishing and Hoping

Posted on March 4, 2015 by
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September garden color

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

I get a chill just writing September. Where did the summer go? I wanted it to last longer after that wicked winter. Oh well, I guess I need some cheese with my whine.  🙂 The flower gardens are still lush … Continue reading →

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