September 28, 2011 - Posted by Chris- 16 Comments
Elderberry was bigger than ever in June. Now it is heavy with elderberries. I was grateful for Milkweed in July. A closer look. And the promise for more next year. Because it brings Monarchs. This photo was taken in August. Black-Eyed Susans photo taken in August. Woodland Sunflower is […]
September 25, 2011 - Posted by Chris- 8 Comments
I wanted to have a way to view my daylily collection with their names. There are 39 of my daylilies shown in the chart below. They are in alphabetical order. I did not include any that have not bloomed here yet. Hopefully I will get some good photos of the following next year: Ruby Sentinel, […]
September 15, 2011 - Posted by Chris- 17 Comments
There are two sides to every story. Clara Curtis Daisies go crazy this time of year. The sun shines brightly on them and through them. Vermont Abalone Daylily blooms gracefully against a September sky… and softly in front of a rock. I grew these Geraniums from cuttings. They just got their second wind. Yellow tipped orange […]
September 12, 2011 - Posted by Chris- 6 Comments
This was one of my recent observations: When it comes to my roses… They also loved the leaves of our grape vines and cherry trees, but that is another story. I’m still finding Japanese Beetles on my Sunny Knockout Roses. Apparently Japanese Beetles are more attracted to roses that are light colored and fragrant. Other roses above […]
September 9, 2011 - Posted by Chris- 8 Comments
I have linked to Mary at The Little Red House. She hosts Mosaic Monday. http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/mosaic-monday-palace-of-fine-arts.html
September 3, 2011 - Posted by Chris- 21 Comments
Glowing bright Splashing white much needed here Growing among rocks Overflowing everywhere Popping up in Phox Combining with Russian Sage Contrasting Coleus Mix Budding at this late stage Shooting stars after six Volunteering by the stream Reaching up as if Adhering to a theme Leaning yet unbending Tending to what flies Marking Summer’s Ending Sharing Garlic Chives.