for my mother

I wish for her backyard to be filled with Peony. Nothing reminds me of Berlin, Vermont more then this stunner.

blue fireworks

I love this flower, I have no idea what it is. It was for sale @ Leaf & Petal @ the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

What a face

Born with freckles. I love it. Leaf & Petal @ the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

my black & white trip to the gardens

Had a wonderful time, beauty everywhere.  Begging to be taken. I honored that request. (with exception to the hammock, I am blessed to claim that as my own)

Very busy bee

They were so many at the gardens today. The bees must have thought they were invited to a flower party

Becoming ripe

these are photos of our gardens…the cherry tomato I picked off the vine & popped into my mouth, blew my tastebuds away.  The tomatoes at publix taste like water & are mealy, while freshly grown are as flavorful as ketchup or salsa compared to water.  Amazing difference, the only reason I am a fan of…