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Lots of activity this past week in the garden, get ready for a long and picture heavy post to enjoy! I will be resting today after a busy week last week, and getting ready for a crazy busy week ahead. I hope you enjoy the prolific blooms around our place, starting with the tulips. Almost …
Continue reading April in the Garden – Planting pots and photographing flowers
Rain washed out the Mini Cooper club's participation in the Dillsboro Easter Parade yesterday. The director of the club pulled the plug on the event Friday afternoon. Moderate rain was predicted with even some snow in the high elevations. Since the event planned was an all day affair with the outdoor pre-party, the parade, then …
Sometimes something extraordinary happens here, and very rarely do I get to photograph it, but this day was special. Long time readers will know about the wild turkey we call Clarence, and how he comes by every few days for a handout. His cluck-purr is wonderful to hear, and he preens a bit for us …
The Mountain Regional State Fair turn-in day for the competitions is Monday, and I am entering 23 contests this year in a bunch of divisions. I actually started early enough in August this year pulling it all together, getting my online entries done, and completing projects. I have 5 quilt entries, 5 photography entries, several …
After months of anticipation, the Eclipse day finally arrived. Knowing we needed to get up early, DH set the alarm for 6 am. But, sleep was elusive due I think to a mixture of anticipation and dread. I dreaded the heat and humidity, hours of what I thought would be boredom, uncertainty of the weather …
The date is getting closer to see the Solar Eclipse, the first eclipse that will be visible across the entire US in 99 years. For most of us, this one will be a once in a lifetime experience. It is logical that millions of people will take advantage of the opportunity, but planning will be …
It is hard to believe, but I haven't done a post about my garden in a month. There has been a lot going on between the Christmas In July hop and the Safelight Project, but I know some of you like to know what is growing and flowering on our mountain. Today, I'll show you …
Sometimes I am up really early in the morning, and have the wonderful opportunity to witness the sunrise over the mountain to the east. There is just something about the light in the early morning that is different from evening. I've never been able to describe the difference, but I can see it. It somehow …
We had a real cold snap last weekend, and as much as I'd love a white Christmas, it isn't in the forecast for this year. Somehow, the cold makes the skies crisp at night, lots of stars out to see. Occasionally, I have a bout of insomnia, and this particular morning I was glad, as …
The last few days have seen some really amazing sights. Having a camera with a really good zoom lens has helped to capture some spectacular pictures of our regular visitors. Often I am unable to grab the camera fast enough to get good photos of the visitors, but this week was a banner week. First, …
Color is finally showing in some of the trees, and I wanted a pretty veranda for our recent company to enjoy. I thought it would be nice to add a quilt to the tableau, fall inspired and cozy feeling. The little pie pumpkin will become pumpkin bread in a couple of weeks. I found dark …
I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves. ~Ann Drake, 2013 I found this quote recently, and had to share it with you. It was the perfect opening to a picture heavy post from our hiking over the weekend with friends here from out of state. …
The flowering season continues, and as we head into a holiday weekend, many more blooms have shown their faces. There were several weekend mornings over the past month where I took my study materials out to the veranda on a cool morning with a hot cup of coffee. Quiet and peaceful, birds chirping and enjoying …
I have had so much to post about that I haven't been able to get back to updating the garden. The fairies have settled in permanently, and I found another door in the kitchen. The weather finally has turned warm to stay, so the landscape has turned verdant green. There are still some flowers in …
The apple tree blossoms are in various stages, some are just blooming, others are done. We almost waited too late to take a drive out to the apple orchards to get some pictures of the blooms. They really are beautiful, once again white flowers hold a special place for me. I just love them. I …
