Summer Fruits
While walking a different route through our neighbourhood this afternoon, I came across some positive proof that it really is summer: cherries! And this wise gardener wasn’t taking any chances……
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Rare Sighting
Continuing on yesterday’s theme of insects and nature’s diversity, we didn’t have to go far this morning to find this exquisite – and rare to this area – silver-washed fritillary…
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Bees and Blossoms
The blessing of this blog has been the experience of noticing; I have paid closer attention to the world around me because of my commitment to show up here in…
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Homegrown Blooms
Not much walking today, I’m afraid. The weather is cool and wet, and it has been just too tempting to stay home and get some work done. Things will change…
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Summer Dance
bright ballerinas dance to the fairy’s music, gracing the garden
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Smell the Roses
I am so grateful for my neighbours who grow roses… The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends — Persian Proverb
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Sly Old Fox
I wasn’t the only one out for a walk this evening.
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Precious Perfume
The weather cleared in time for me to walk to Bodkins this evening. One garden always smells particularly nice as I walk past, and this beauty is the reason why….
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Local Beauty
We leave for Scotland at dawn tomorrow, so the last two days have been a rush of errands and chores. My walks, consequently, have been quite utilitarian — but even…
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Wildflower Garden
It’s impossible to walk past this garden without smiling! The California poppies I photographed last week have been joined by their European cousins, Papaveroideae, and a host of colourful friends.
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