Tag Archives: gardening

Vibrant Visitors

Posted on July 7, 2019 by kathydoremus

Sunflowers are some of my favorite summer visitors! Seriously, it’s just about impossible to see one and not smile. My Goldfinches, who like to pick the petals to partake of the seeds, agree that their appearance is most welcome! And … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged flowers, gardening, goldfinches, hobbies, nature, photography, red sunflowers, sunflowers | 21 Comments

Awe in the Ordinary

Posted on June 19, 2019 by kathydoremus

The front yard flowers are bursting into bloom and the butterflies are beginning to make an appearance. This female Swallowtail stopped by the other day and spent a good bit of time sipping sweetness from the aptly named Butterfly Bush. … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged blossoms, butterflies, dark-morph swallowtail, flowers, gardening, nature photography, photography, Tiger Swallowtail, worship | 14 Comments

Butterfly Bait

Posted on June 2, 2019 by kathydoremus

Several months ago, hubby and I (And I am using the word “I” very loosely!) planted a zinnia garden with the hopes of luring more butterflies to the front yard. Today, the first bait-taker arrived. A beautiful male Tiger Swallowtail … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterfly, flowers, gardening, hobbies, nature, photography, swallowtail, Tiger Swallowtail | 24 Comments

Clusters of Color

Posted on March 27, 2019 by kathydoremus

There is a house on the road leading into our neighborhood that is bursting with blooming tulips…thousands of them! The other day, hubby saw their garage door open and asked if his wife could come with her camera and traipse … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard Birds | Tagged beauty, blossoms, flowers, gardening, hobbies, photography, tulips | 6 Comments

The Flavor of February: Not Just Birds But Blossoms

Posted on February 17, 2019 by kathydoremus

Birds aren’t the only things adding beauty to the backyard this month, Camellia blossoms are out in abundance and the Daffodils are beginning to bloom. Right in the center of our backyard, next to the fountain, we have a colossal … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms, Lab Life | Tagged camellia, daffodils, dog rescue, flowers, gardening, hobbies, Labradors, photography | 9 Comments

A Butterfly of Subtle Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2018 by kathydoremus

Unlike the Tiger Swallowtail… …or the Gulf Fritillary… …both of which are bold and striking… …the Long-tailed Skipper is a butterfly of subtle beauty. Doesn’t he look lovely against the pastel petals of this gladiola?

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged beauty, butterflies, flowers, fritillariies, gardening, hobbies, photography, skippers, summer, swallowtails | 5 Comments

Not Just A Butterfly Bush

Posted on August 20, 2018 by kathydoremus

The purple-blossomed beauty that lures Swallowtails and Fritillaries to the front yard is not just a butterfly bush… …it’s also a hot-spot for the Hummingbirds!