Having lot's of issues posting photo's..

Hope to figure this out soon!

Happy New Year!

~Shirley

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

~Shirley

Fall Images

 It has been a dry fall here in New England!

 We sure can use some much needed rain fall.

 I'm sure the rains will fall along with our temps which will cause things to ice over!

 The tree's are almost empty of all the beautiful color leaves.

 And all living things are hunting for food.

 and lucky for me,

 I was in the right place with my camera

 as this beauty flew down in front of me.

Enjoy the season as it is all too short!

~Shirley

Foraging Bumblebee..

 I am amazed at how much work the Bumblebee's do.

 They will visit flowers that exhibit the pollination syndrome.

 They love to visit the same flowers patches  as long as they continue to find a source,

 of nectar and pollen.

 my garden is filled with many Bumblebee's, and I can find them on my Cosmo's and

 Lavender every day. I sure hope I can continue to learn about them and provided for them.

What insect could resist the beauty of Cosmo's?

~Shirley

A Fall New England.

 

~Shirley

A Walk in the Park

 

Went for a walk in the park. The pond is going to be cleaned but at a very high cost.

So happy and can't wait as  this is the only beauty  I saw today. I saw a tire and a plactic chairs  in the water. How sad. I know

it will soon be much better!

Let's hope for the future we can do better!

~Shirley

A sweet surprise!

Sweet Cosmo's

A surpise growing in the garden. Did not plant any of these this year! I won't forget to plant some next year. The garden will be my main interest in the spring! Time is now all mine..

Have a good week.

~Shirley

A Grand Day

 

What a lovely week we are having here in MA.. The sun is bright and reminds us it is still summer, A slight breeze let's us enjoy the sun, and the sky is a beautiful blue. I'm so enjoying my summer. Hope you are too!

~Shirley

Joining Mona's Picturesque for  Floral Love

Morning Solitude

 Morning is my best time of the day.

 I sit still..

 Waiting with my camera on my lap..

 Knowing the Hummingbirds can't resist the morning taste of Catmint!

 Giving all my attention to the early morn, I am rewarded with such grace.....

 and watch in silence with only the sound of a camera click.

Enjoy the start of your day,

~Shirley

How's The World Treating You?

 Enjoying summer and all it's glory!

 Wishing you all a summer to remember.

 Enjoy each day and all it brings.

 Wake up smiling...

 This day belongs to you..

Wishing you the best day ever..
Sharing with Floral Love @ Mona's Picturesque
and Today's Flowers

~Shirley

Knock-Out Roses and Lavender

 My Knock-Out Roses are doing great again this year.

 The hot pink and a blush pink are so beautiful.

 surrounded by the Lavender makes for a wonderful little garden.

 With the Lilacs now gone and the Peonies almost gone, the Roses bring joy to the garden.

 Was happy when the rains stopped to give the blooms some time to grow.

My hubby and I are  new at growing roses, and we sure are learning more each season.

We hope to have a good season for 2014...can't wait!

Take time to smell the Roses,

~Shirley

Clementine Columbine

We found this Columbine at a local hardware store.

 We bought 3 plants and hope we can take the seeds to plant more.

 It has captured our hearts.

~Shirley

Herbaceous Peony

What flower, other than the Rose could be as sweet smelling

as the Peony?

 

Sharing with so many lovely floral displayed at ~ Fresh Cut Friday..

come and take a peek,

~Shirley

The Rose Giver

 She is labeled  'The Rose Giver'

 The Rosebud Azalea's are making a show this season.

 So soft and pretty..

 They send me into a dreamy state of mind.

Joining Today's Flower

and Floral Love..

~Shirley