30 October 2010

How does your garden grow?


Well...
I take that back...
how does your garden look right now,
as it prepares itself for the long cold winter?

Today was a wonderful bright, cool day.

So..
out the door I went..
camera in hand.

Here is what I saw..... 



I love these two camellia bushes, a tender touch in an otherwise sparse growing season.


Even the buds are beautiful....they speak of hope...


I have always been drawn to Magnolia leaves too....great for decorating.


I know these are very dark, but I love them that way
this water fountain runs all year round and usually doesn't freeze. 


Love the look of droplets....


Contorted leaves...


The last of the lantana blossoms...


Dog-earred hostas...


White pine needles...


And my very favorite, Japanese maple...





But, oh those camellias....



Even the sage is slowing down...



My porch swing needs another coat of paint...



And my ferns are being eaten by 
who knows what...

How does your garden grow these days?

smiles....

27 October 2010

I am a finalist!

Holy Cow!
I could hardly believe it....
such great competition....

But 
here it is



I am a finalist in the Ecouterre
contest.

Would you please consider going to this link


And voting for 
Not Yo Mommas Handbag??

It would be much appreciated....
smiles