Beautiful pictures. Every spring a pair of mute swans touches down on Bailey Pond in Marshfield. It's only temporary and I have no idea where they finally settle for the summer. They can be nasty neighbors but for me it is so wonderful to see such large birds in flight and swimming here in Vermont. George Africa, The Vermont Gardener
Married to Hubba Hubba, proud mom of 2 Darling Daughters, passionate gardener (is there any other kind?), especially daylilies! Addicted to nursery hopping...name any garden center in NJ/PA...I've been there...honest!
Wildflower Wednesday
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When I got on Facebook today, I saw that Gail was posting about Wildflower
Wednesday. It seems like we just had one, so the month has gone by quickly
for ...
Mid -March and the signs of spring keep on coming.
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We've enjoyed the few sunny days we've had, as well as the ones that are at
least dry enough to go out to the garden and do a few little jobs here and
ther...
Friday in the Garden
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What a beautiful week it has been here in the hills. Lots of sunshine and
warm temperatures while in other states they were getting record snows for
t...
A Book
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I finally have something to post about. I first learned of this book over
on Inger's blog *Desert Canyon Living*. I found that our library had
copies, ev...
Best of NJ @ Outsider Gallery
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My friend Dion Hitchings is traveling this month, so I am watching his
gallery for him. If you’re in the area and love wonderful and strange art,
drop in a...
All good things must come to and end
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And that includes my time on this blog. I started this blog back in 2008 so
family and friends that couldn't come see what I was experimenting on in
th...
38th Annual NOGS Tour 2013 Garden # 3 part 2
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Here we are in the backyard
which was big full of sunshine, blue skies and lots of pretties
loved the espalier on the block walls
loved this side of the h...
In Loving Memory...
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This garden would never ever have been possible without Jamey... This blog
will forever stay posted in honor of him.
In Loving Memory
James Preston Lawson
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Plenty Of Blooms To Go Around....
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Hello dear friends!
Welcome to our country home.
Today I am sharing the roses, peonies and irises blooming at the front
walk.
It is simply beautif...
Happy Spring!
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Other bloggers are showing off their first signs of spring, crocus, tree
buds bursting and robins bouncing around their already greening lawns. I
get sno...
Late August Harvest
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I've been really thrilled with how the well the vegetable garden has
performed this year. Better than all previous years and I'm sure it was
the hot sunny...
Golden Elderberry-Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’
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It, Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ is more functional than ornamental here,
used to provide shade for seating in a prime garden viewing spot. It is not
really...
Making more room
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A simple project to add more room in our yard.
Husband used 3 stringers to make steps and three 2x10 at 12 feet long
pressure treated wood planks.
This cre...
Wild Things
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Yep - we're more than just a bit late for Wildflower Wednesday. We do have
a few wild things blooming though. Just check out these colorful blooms
abov...
Baby Hummingbird Rescued
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Since we all love Hummingbirds so much I thought you'd enjoy this one. I muted my normal background music but don't know if it only works when I'm looking or...
hoooohhh my god, I've been busy in the garden
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Trout lily aka dog's tooth violet. Gorgeous flower, not sure which name
is less ill-fitting. My favorite herald of spring.
No one ever did call me a ...
7 Shirts for 7 Readers
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Bookish? Look the part!
Seven lucky winners will be drawn on September 12th.
Purchase a signed book - you're entered for each copy!
Purchase an audio book...
The Donkey Boys
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The darling little Donkey Boys are now 11 months old and full of vim and
vigor. They hit the 10 month mark and decided they hated to be next to each
othe...
Bill's Garden Part II
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Continuing our tour of Bill and Linda's garden we see how he artfully mixes
up perennials with his shrubs, trees, and hardscaping. This is a perfect
pictur...
No Place Like Home
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Every once in awhile I have to visit my hometown in Michigan, St. Joseph.
If you are live there, or are familiar with it, you simply call it St. Joe.
It's ...
WOYWW - Craft Fair Saturday.....sigh
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Linking up with Mrs. Dunnit for WOYWW ...for me it's what's on your dining
room table, the floor and the kitchen table...
Getting Trying to get ready fo...
World Kite Festival, Pasir Gudang ~ the antics
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It was a hot afternoon, but fun all the way.
*23rd February 2013, Pasir Gudang*
" You shoot me, I will shoot you! " we both said
a participant from...
My DIY Home Garden in Malaysia - GBBD May 2013
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Strange things are happening to my hibiscus lately.
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My yellow hibiscus has change in appearance! It was a beautiful single
flower hibiscus with wavy...
daymark
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"Lighthouse Dandelions" Jamie Wyeth
paint yourself
striped wildcat
arch your eyebrows
then jiggle the
ice, round
and round
in your jelly glass of
s...
Love at Sagamore Hill
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In March Andy bought a brand new Harley Davidson Road Glide. It was chilly
out for riding but we bundled up and went for some rides here on Long
Island....
Fall in the garden
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In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those
of a fine October, when the trees are bare to the mild heavens, and the red
leave...
Random plant event: Leuchtenbergia principis
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I started a batch of Leuchtenbergia principis seeds on 8 May. I wasn't sure what percentage would germinate, so I started a lot (56, which isn't even half th...
Vertical Stripes Galore!
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Its been so long!! I am obviously a very erratic blogger. Seems like I will
go months with nothing to write about and then BAM! I have a million! I
have ha...
Some Old, Some New
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As a wedding that I attended last week is still fresh in my mind, when I
saw my blue Plumbago in bloom, I recall a rhyme that goes like this...
Something ...
Stand Tall for Giraffes at Colchester Zoo!
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[image: Stand Tall for Giraffes at Colchester Zoo - Ingrid Sylvestre]'Nextra-terrestrial'
giraffe - finished before varnishing - in the giraffe house...
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
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I had seen the colors often in earlier springs...driving along, every now
and then, a brilliant pop of purple would catch my attention. What is that
tree,...
Sprinkler Head (Aches)
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This has been the story of my spring - leaking sprinkler heads! I can't
count how many we have replaced this year and every time I turn around
there is a...
The Joy of Going on Garden Tours
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As warm weather approaches each year, people look forward to spending time
outdoors. Gardening is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful
weather ...
Dealing With Spring Freezes
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
55.2° now after a noisy night of pounding rain and winds. Things quieted
down just after 4:30 this morning and the lighter rain...
2012 First Daylilies
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First daylilies this year were the Stellas, like these I snapped at the
Chatham University campus in Pittsburgh.
Next were Allentown, PA hybridized Earlybi...
Lagging behind
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We have been travelling lately so I haven't been able to keep up with
blogging. Also, perhaps like Kris a while back, I didn't feel "good enough"
to blog f...
What a terrific swan sighting!
ReplyDeleteSee, it pays to ALWAYS have your camera close at hand. ;D
They are so beautiful and graceful Lynn. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Every spring a pair of mute swans touches down on Bailey Pond in Marshfield. It's only temporary and I have no idea where they finally settle for the summer. They can be nasty neighbors but for me it is so wonderful to see such large birds in flight and swimming here in Vermont.
ReplyDeleteGeorge Africa, The Vermont Gardener
Lovely, lovely, and so much nicer than the pesty Canadian geese I see in the ponds around here!
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