Sometimes looking at flowers or nature in black and white helps you see more when not distracted by the colors. It is always neat to convert a few pictures to black and white. It gives the flowers a different feel and accentuates the structure.

Everything is blooming and I am excited to see the growth. Here is a snapshot of flowers in my garden.Also a few honey bees.

Memorial Day is for remembering those who have passed and given us the gifts we have weither it is the military that gave their life to protect our freedom and way of life or it is our loved ones who helped to shape us, so take a moment to remember on this day.

My Aunt shares my love of decorating and using natural plants we grow to create wonderful and personal floral designs. As part of my Christmas she shipped me some of her verigated holly. Hollies have long been a symbol of Christmas and winter festivals as they stay green year round and are seen as a symbol of eternity. They were also thought as a way to invite the good fairies into your home and ward of the witches. Some say they have been adopted by Christmas to symbolize t

This is great for a hot summer day. 1 small Watermelon, seeded and cubed 5-6 Pearl Onions sliced thin 3 Medium Cucumbers, peeled and...

Colton made this up from an idea he saw. No one listed ingredients or portions so he improvised and made a great salad. 3 Large...

My mini schnauzer loves to search the strawberries and Raspberries for ripe tasty treats. We have tried but there is no use keeping her...

When you see something stunning you have to stop and soak in the beauty. Flowers bloom for a short period of time showing their beauty...

No, I am not talking about Sparkling Wine, Champagne, or Fireworks. I am talking about natures sparkle “Frost”. This morning I woke to...

My sun garden is exploding with autumn blooming flowers. I was so excited to cut some and add them to my kitchen window sill.

In a bed of Roses she is a Wildflower.

"The dragonfly brings dreams to reality and is the messenger of wisdom and enlightenment from other realms." Author Unknown We had this...

Parrot Tulips are fancy multi-colored frilled tulips. They are fun and exotic interest to your garden. They were originally grown in...

The purple leaf sand cherry has red-purple to maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during the summer. White-pink single flowers...

When you think of Spring lots of green and beautiful pastel colors come to mind. Easter decor is full of pinks, lavender, robins egg...

My mother bought me an Austrian Copper Wild Tea Rose for my Birthday one year. He was first placed in the pack yard against the house...

When talking about Lupines you need to make sure people understand that you are talking about flowers not wolves. Lupine means wolf. It...

The first Bleeding Heart I purchased was the spring my father in law passed away. It was a way for me to honor him and keep a part of...

The trees are blossoming. It is a singular time of the year when flowers abound on the trees bring Spring in all its glory. It is a...

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May song birds serenade you every step along of the way. May a rainbow run...