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
They are feathered and furried, Our usual crowd. Hungry and hurried, But not very loud. They come every day When the weather’s a-chill. They are welcome to stay Eating their fill. The Usual Crowd in the back yard, earlier this month on bright, chilly day…. Cheers! Have a lovely day. Jim Continue reading The Usual Crowd
Hello 2017. So glad to see you. You are beautiful! Crisp and bright and full of hope. Hooray! Morning has broken – eternal, bright and fair. The grey and clouds and death of 2016 are behind us. Let’s move on to brighter skies. Loftier goals and a renewed sense of purpose. Happy New Year! It is going to be a dandy. 🙂 Blue skies and … Continue reading Morning Breaks
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
In front of the house, down over the hill There’s a whole world all of it’s own. A flower does bloom and the air is still A flower whose name is not known. I know what you think, I should know its name As a million are blooming right here. But I don’t know much, bluster’s my game Nice photos, green thumb and good cheer. … Continue reading The Mystery Flower of the Enchanted Wood
HEY! You wanna see a trick? TAAA DAAA!!! What? You’re not impressed? Well, then Watch This. Thanks. I thought you would like it. Yes. It is fun around here. So much to do. If ever you are bored, just call your buddy. He will come down to play every time. Then you can square off and go chasing each other all around the yard. Yes, … Continue reading Acrobats and Playmates
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
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
A limerick: Bee Balm, the fuzzy red mint Wafting her wonderful scent She’s a mint we can tell By her glorious smell Though her stem gives an obvious hint. Did you know that you can easily confirm that Bee Balm is a member of the mint family by checking her stem? It is square. She’s a mint. Bee Balm, also known as Bergamot, scientifically … Continue reading Bee Balm the Fuzzy Red Mint
In Jim's Garden 