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
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
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
I bet you’ve heard of English Cottage Gardens. Or Japanese Water Gardens. Perhaps you are familiar with Les Jardins Français. But have you heard about the new gardening rage springing from the heart of America? Introducing…. The Great American Weed Garden. Utterly unplanned yet perfectly blended… A study in form and structure… Mother Nature’s shapes and colors… Blending in brilliant harmony. Yes, my friends. The Great American Weed Garden is truly … Continue reading The Great American Weed Garden
Keep Singing…. We’re still Springing. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Continue reading Still Springing
Winter Yields to Spring. The forest floor comes alive. The garden flowers emerge. Striving… Blooming… This is it. The moment is at hand! Spring is springing before our very eyes. It’s exciting. It’s awesome. Everyone is ready for Spring! But I must take a moment to say goodbye… Goodbye to the scene. Goodbye to the party. Goodbye to the back yard full of critters. … Continue reading Goodbye Winter Critters
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
Jenny looks at her friends with an expression of utter disbelief. “Oh My God!” She says. “I can’t believe I missed it.” “You missed it?” Asks her friend Julie, incredulously. “She missed it.” Deadpans Jane. Jenny looks from one face to the other and grimaces, the right side of her mouth curling, lending her a pained expression. “So.” She says, “I gotta know. Just tell … Continue reading The Dog Days Derby
In Jim's Garden 