Garden in snow

Everything changes when blanketed in fresh snow. The baby's breath looks like it is blooming again and I love bird tracks in the snow. This is just one day before the winter solstice when we begin to gain time again :)

Hawaiian flowers

Kennydalegardener has been vacationing on the island of Kauai. Such amazing flowers - hibiscus, ginger and plumeria.

Fall color and harvest

Beautiful fall color on a blueberry plant in the garden - a bright spot in the fall sun! I also picked tomatoes and raspberries which are having a great fall crop. I planted garlic today for harvest next summer. Still much to do out in the yard this fall.

Chinese lanterns

These stunning flowers get bright orange just in time for fall. I cut some and brought them into the house. Apparently they will stay a long time inside. This is the best year for me growing this plant. I planted it several years ago from a start from garden club member Sharon. They look quite festive!

Flicker bath

A male flicker took a big bath today in the bird bath on my deck. I seldom see flickers bathing so it was a real treat. He came with three others and after he was cleaned up went in the tree where he had some beak interaction with a female.

Fall crocus

A fleeting flower blooming in late summer. This year the slugs are attacking after more than 2 inches of rain late last week. In the spring there is dense green foliage which dies away and then you are surprised with flowers in late summer. My aunt gave me some bulbs from her garden many years ago and I have been able to increase their numbers and move them to more locations.

Roses

I picked these in ahead of a heavy rain prediction. The one on the left is a Princess Diana Peace rose I have had about 10 years. It was purchased after I lost my Mom. I had to move it 3 years ago because it wasn't doing very well but it seems to like its new location. The other one I have had 2 or 3 years and it has the most amazing fragrance. They are my newest roses . I have several that are well over 40 years old.