Category Archives: nature

~ Another Storm On The Horizon ~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

This morning the sky is clear and the temperature remain well below freezing (lowest last night was 8 F, or – 13 C). By tonight we will be experiencing snow, freezing rain and all the woes that come with icy … Continue reading →

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~ Rock and River ~ Weekly Photo Challenge: Resilience ~

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Rock outcroppings amid the constantly tumbling rush of river waters is a favorite symbol of resilience to me. “Life force rushes to the ocean — relentless invigorating power channeled (though undiminished) by large boulders solidly grounded midst surging currents.”     … Continue reading →

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~ New Year Blessings ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

When I saw this Vinca major ‘MoJo,’ with its light-centered large leaves, I decided to tuck some in around the gardens. Today I found this one little periwinkle bloom, and had to make it the star of today’s posy! Abelia … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Fun Foto Chalenge: Duck Duck Goose ~

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Lindy Le Coq

Not new snaps, but favorites!  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 

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~ Boxing Day Herbs ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I love adding perennial herbs to my shrub and border gardens. Not only do they add their heady fragrance, they also provide unusual color and texture to the gardens, and most are evergreen in this region. Here are some favorites … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday + Weekly Photo Challenge: Path ~

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

As I drove out of my neighborhood on the last day of autumn, light white/grey cumulus clouds — barely visible on the horizon — drew me to pull over, get out of the car and take some shots with my … Continue reading →

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~ Winter Solstice ~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC: Anticipation ~

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

   Anticipation

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~ Season’s Greenings ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When we moved into our home thirty-three years ago, I discovered a copse of holly (Ilex aquifolium) in the back yard. As I worked the grounds, whenever I found other holly starts, I transplanted them into the copse. Now the … Continue reading →

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~ Anticipating a New Horizon ~ WPC: Anticipation ~

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Last week’s photo challenge “New Horizons” folds nicely into this week’s challenge “Anticipation.” Right now I’m anticipating the close of a real-estate deal which will result in the acquisition of a condominium at Longbeach, Washington USA. The view looking from … Continue reading →

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