Ah, November. Aren’t you sweet? Though tough, you share the occasional treat. Like a fiery sky, the blazing sun set. Or a Saturday snow, all heavy and wet. And then you’re so kind to share the first sight Of a clear blue sky all trimmed in white. November pictures from the kitchen door……… Continue reading Sunsets and Snowfall
My favorite moment of the garden year! The pristine moment of beauty clear. The first hard frost, so shiny and bright Upon the zinnias, oooohhhhh…. Delight. You must be up with the rising sun By Ten 0’clock, the deed is done. But if you’re out in the air so nice You’ll see the flowers shine with ice. Breathe the air, so crisp and cool For … Continue reading Frosted Zinnias 2015
Retro post alert! As Autumn barrels towards Winter and the flowers put on their final pre-frost display, I’m remembering my favorite moment of gardening this summer. Back when the Stump Garden looked like this: Sunday morning, June 28th, Firefox and I were in the garden when she – ever alert – notices a few new butterflies. Then a few more. Then a whole flock. Capturing … Continue reading If I Were a Butterfly
What is it about the middle of May That seems to hold other colors at bay? Most of the flowers out in plain site are colored with shades of purple or white. Now I know you must think I’m a dishonest fellow For you hardly could miss this here one of yellow… But your trust I do beg, my counsel please heed. Seriously Dude! This … Continue reading The Season of Purple and White
When Winter is done and the fiery sun crosses to the Northern Hemisphere We seek out a reason to believe in the season, A Sure-Fire Sign that Spring is here. Bloodroot comes to light Blooming in white Nature’s own ressurection Then the spring beauty And this little cutie We’re headed in the right direction! The daffodils show Catching a glow The quintessential sign of Spring. … Continue reading Sure-Fire Signs of Spring
The leaves are now down The warmth becomes dear. I gladly recall the fabulous year. Twas a beautiful fall, spring, summer and all. Now we move on With a wink and a cheer. Yes, my friends, it has been a beautiful fall. Stacked upon a lovely spring and a sensational summer. We did it! Six months of great weather strung together in central Indiana, middle … Continue reading The Fabulous Fall
As the summer sun sets into autumn, the final rays of the season of warmth and light kiss Mary and her elephant ears. The equinoxial garden is looking a bit ragged, though the landscape is yet green and vibrant. Plenty of life and color remain to entertain the gardener. The various zinnia patches embrace the season with the zest we have come to expect of … Continue reading The Equinoxial Garden
Doctor Summer strolls through the garden. He pauses, basking in the glorious late summer light. He reflects on what a strange season it has been. You see, Doctor Summer is a specialist. A high-powered, in-demand specialist. He is a man of action and a man of results. Doctor Summer was sent to this region after a careful review of the data indicated that the fine … Continue reading Doctor Summer
The end of summer is in the air A sense of change is everywhere The land remains green And blooms are yet seen But the gourds are fading over there. But it’s okay. Mary and I remain eternally optimistic and hopeful. Summer will return again next year. And before it does, we have the pleasure of Fall, Winter and Spring. Continue reading Summer Fading
Summer feels she needs to make a dramatic entrance. She has finally decided the time is right to show up. She hopes everyone notices. She thought she would give the nice people of Indiana a break. Let them enjoy some nice, cool weather. Pretend like it is still Spring. But No! She heard they were beginning to make fun of her! She heard they were … Continue reading Summer’s Grand Entrance
In Jim's Garden 