There once was a guy called Jim It seems he went on a whim His posts this year Were nothing to fear As none were written by him ………..…………… But with a thousand flowers grown from seed And fields full of precious milkweed It seems unfair Not to share A wee little glimpse – that’s what we need. Ahh – the flowers they bring such … Continue reading A Helluva Year
I really must say, ’twas a lovely May For we seized the chance to travel in France. So don’t you go feeling sorry for me, Cause I’m just home from les villes fleuris… I also went to Germany too. There’s so very much to share with you, But I’ll stick with the subject of the blog today And show the gardens of Clos Lucé…. Are … Continue reading Chez Leonardo
The tulips this year, twas a Fest I say! They bloomed for weeks, day after day. They bloomed with the rain, wind and sun. They bloomed like they thought they should never be done. Continue reading A Fest I Say!
A mild winter… Yields to an early Spring. Let the Fun Begin! Mmmmmmmmm….. Continue reading Let the Fun Begin
I’m an optimist, yes I am. I’m an optimist and I give a damn. I think the election all went wrong. I think we’re singing a terrible song. But what can I do, what can I say? To help the hate and fear go away? I could scream, yell, and say “boo.” But that’s no help to me or you. Now we must resist the … Continue reading Optimism
Why garden? Why seed, plant, mulch, water, and tend? Perhaps it is for the opportunity to enjoy momentary beauty. The instantaneous scenes which we see in the here and now, enriched by our efforts to create beauty about our homes. After a summer of only only sharing my very best pictures, I share with you this evening you the here and now. Today. Just Now! … Continue reading Here and Now
I’m such a little cute bugger Sweet and white and bright Drinkin’ me some lavender Mmmmm it feels right I flutter through the herbal scene My flitty little flight With my sense oh-so-keen Of smell and taste and sight I like to drink in the sun Catchin’ all the light I drink and drink till day is done Life is at its height. Cabbage … Continue reading Drinkin’ Me Some Lavender
Some flowers and some bugs – It’s like they were born to be Rock Stars. Natural light photography. Great light. Great subjects. Swallowtails, zinnias, beebalm and echinacea – Rock Stars! Continue reading Rock Stars
An Ode to my fellow gardeners who work hard and grow lovely flowers…. Why do we do That which we do? There surely must be A very good reason. Well let me tell you I think it’s the view. That which we see At the Height of the Season. Cheers! Have a lovely day. Thanks for visiting. 🙂 Continue reading Height of the Season
I’m really quite keen to be a nice dude I hate to be seen as having been rude. But the light last night – my God it was right! Overwhelmed by the sight, I gave up the fight. The camera came out while sharing our meal Good graces I flout, I guess I’m a heel. But wait till you see the pictures I caught I … Continue reading Table Manners
In Jim's Garden 