Category Archives: Gardening

~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #108 ~ Sanctuary ~

Posted on August 8, 2020 by

Over the course of 35 years nurturing the flora of my back yard, it has become a bird sanctuary. Tall trees, medium shrubs and ground cover provide safe haven for Black-capped and Chestnut-backed Chickadees, Bushtits, Oregon Junco, Spotted Towhee, Bewick … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #106: Autumn ~

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

  Summer blossoms fade, as fruit and seed ripen into autumn’s brilliance, while fields and gardens bulge with nature’s bounty. As our sun sets ever-farther southwest, days shift cooler – nights longer.   Rich cinnamon scents from fallen fruit and withering berries swirl with woodsmoke … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #105: Spring ~

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

  When threat of frost is almost past, as hydrangea leaves sprout and daffodil blossoms swell within their green sheaths, a new year begins. With fresh life emerging, I creep out of winter’s cave to embrace being once again. wind-stirred … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #104: Summer ~

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

  Hydrangea blossoms      shades of blue velvet richness mood indigo ~ From rich vibrant tones to soft pastel hues, Hydrangea are one of my favorite summer show-stoppers! Birds, are everywhere in my summer gardens. They keep the grounds … Continue reading →

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #101: One Single Flower ~

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Our host this week, Cee Nuner, is a master photographer with flowers one of her specialties. As a lover of gardens and flowers this challenge took me into my archives as there are few blossoms in my soggy gardens right … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Cee’s FOTD ~Late Winter Blooms ~

Posted on February 27, 2020 by

 

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~ Profuse Tomato Harvest ~

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

What is the cause of all this bounty? It could be the soil enhancers I added to the garden this past spring, or it might be the particular variety of tomato plants I purchased at our local Master Gardeners sale … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday + FOTD ~

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

     

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~ Not Quite Wordless Wednesday + Vernal Equinox Haiku + Cee’s FOTD ~

Posted on March 20, 2019 by

earth suspends mid-spin daylight and darkness shake hands equal on this day dry leaves and seeds fly green shoots push past winter’s grip amber blossoms lift Cheers!

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~ Cee’s FOTD ~ Purple Crocus ~

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

On a rainy day, time for a bit of cheer. From the archives!    

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