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Springing and Singing Along

Lor — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:15:15 +0000

The garden is beginning to show signs of spring, as blossoms jump out from the ground, alive with color, vibrant tones and contrasts are everywhere.

My tulips are gorgeous, and my rose bushes are thriving. The rain of the past few days has helped the buds to blossom.

Yellows, oranges, pinks, multi-colors all reach upwards to soak in the sun. The photo above is just one very small section in my yard, one of my many, many garden areas.

Butterflies were lighting on the flowers, earlier, this morning, flitting back and forth and looking graceful. Birds chirped, flew back and forth, singing along to the tune of nature. Their songs resounded throughout the yard. Nature was at its finest.

~~Notes From the Garden

Early Birds

Lor — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:05:54 +0000

The euphemism is true. Totally true. The early bird does get the worm. I am witness to that fact. I have seen the robin redbreast on many occasions, the past couple of days, get the worms for breakfast, after an evening rainfall.

This little fellow had just finished eating his morning meal, and sat down on the edge of one of my bird baths for a rest, and for a drink of water. There were several other family members and friends of his on the ground, pecking away in between the blades of grass, looking for their morning eats.

They are fascinating to watch through my binoculars out of my den window. Spring brings the robins around, flitting along the yard, flitting from lawn to lawn. They are one of my favorite birds, and I remember them from my childhood, remember watching them through my bedroom window, loving their sounds and their interaction with the environment. That hasn’t changed. I still love watching them.

~~Notes From the Garden

Springing Along

Lor — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:59:27 +0000

The first day of spring was yesterday. The sun was out, temperatures were on the warm side, and there was a slight breeze. We are having the same weather today. I went out this morning, roamed in my garden, and took some photos.

My crocus plants have begun to bloom. They are so lovely and vibrant, their bright purple tones with accents of yellow.

I bought the bulbs in September, and planted them in late fall…November. Their blooms should last a few weeks.

Other flowers are beginning to bloom. My yellow pansies are. They are so delicate and beautiful looking.

The garden is beginning its spring journey. There will be more photos along the way.

~~~Notes From the Garden

Almost the Weekend

Lor — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:56:46 +0000

It’s almost the weekend, and not soon enough for me.

It has been raining and extremely overcast for the past few days. We needed the rain, so I won’t complain. The sun is out, today. I walked through my garden, and my pansies are still in bloom. They should last through the end of spring, even with the below-freezing temperatures.

There was a full moon out last night…it looked lovely against the night sky, as I stood in my yard to see it.

My site seems to be working fine, now. If anyone finds a glitch, please let me know…thanks.

“Notes From the Garden

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Lor — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:28:28 +0000

Some sunsets are amazing, from the colors and contrasts to the way the clouds form. The other night the sunset blazed vibrancy across the sky.

As I took photos from my garden, the clouds billowed overhead with profusions and illuminations of color. The silhouetted trees looked lovely against the colors of dusk.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen anything like it.

~~Notes From the Garden