Tag Archives: flowers

Pretty in Pink

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Our backyard Dogwoods are blossoming, and while they sure do look lovely in their creamy white… …there’s no denying they are pretty in pink! I think it’s safe to say that spring has officially sprung! Advertisements

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Seeing Their First Sunrise

Posted on February 23, 2018 by

These daffodils that blossomed yesterday got to see their first sunrise this morning. A happy way to start the day! 🙂

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A Butterfly-filled Birthday

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

Yesterday was my birthday (my 33rd plus 20) and one of my favorite gifts was the abundance of butterflies that showed up. Several Cloudless Sulphurs were fluttering about the fading Zinnias. Typically, these beauties don’t sit still long enough to … Continue reading →

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A Fond Farewell

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

The blossoms on the butterfly bush are fading fast, as are the Zinnias, so I was surprised when this lovely Monarch stopped by. Although I hate to say goodbye to the butterflies, their departure means that the fall birds are … Continue reading →

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Lovely Lilies

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

I paid a visit to Gibbs Gardens yesterday and spent the morning gazing at the loveliness of water lilies. The white blossoms had a moon-glowish somewhat ethereal appearance… while the deep purple petals seemed a fitting crown for Maleficent. My … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass Wings

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

As Irma drops branches in my backyard (I’m hoping some are good for Bark Butter!) I am processing pictures from this past week and thought I’d share this majestic Monarch that dropped in. Monarchs are not common visitors to my … Continue reading →

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Loitering at the Lantana

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

When I was out in the front yard with Tucker this morning (who is now 7 months old) I saw a lovely Gulf Fritillary loitering around the Lantana.  This is a butterfly that practically begs to have its picture taken, … Continue reading →

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