This blog is about my garden and the outdoors. I am new to photography but I am trying to show some of the pretty things that grow here in Michigan. I love the wild things who visit me and I dont mind if they eat a bit here and there. I like it more if they let me take their picture. As time goes on I think I will try to show you around the beautiful area that I live in as well as my garden. I try to use my own pictures as much as possible but will also use pictures from the web. If I inadvertently use your photo or work without permission please email me and I will remove it or give credit if you prefer. I will give credit when I know who the owner is. I would ask that anyone using my pictures do the same.
... I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.......Psalm23:6
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

My favourite rose.......

I was not going out into the garden today, but I did. I was glad I did because my favourite rose was blooming. I wish I had seen her yesterday before she was fully out. The Peace Rose, my Dad's favourite and so it is mine also. So much meaning to her. At least for us and it is the most popular rose ever.

One day earlier and the blush of colour would be more prominent.


I love my new rose also. Its a very pale pink. I do not yet know her name but think I may have the ticket. I love pale pink roses.


My favourite Day lilly also bloomed today. I love all of them but this one is so pure and pretty.


several of my newer ones came out all at once also.





Some of my new "daisies" that were planted and did nothing last year bloomed and hey my Lavender is still growing. I think I may have found the right spot. If this cooler weather stays for a few days I may get a few things done. I did pull a few weeds today but need a shovel to have a go at it.


The Bee Balm is blooming and has spread. I did plant some new ones but those were done early. I hope they all seed themselves. I may go to the garden center and see if they have any sales.


I tried to pull a few weeds, make enough space to put my hens. I will go out tomorrow and maybe try to pull a few more with a hand trowel. The Herbs need to be cut back. They have gone to seed.

The Hydrangeas that Jo gave me are spreading under the Burning bush. They die back every year but fill in the background.

This is the bell flower that I like, but it's spreading all over the whole gardens. I should pull it while it's in flower so that it doesn't spread more that it does.

Well maybe if I can get some weeding done I will take some "after" pictures. Tomorrow we take the girl to the Groomers, they are so cute right now but so hot. Poor babies. Maybe some after pictures of them also.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Hot and Humid........

Its hot, its humid and I am staying out of the garden. I did try today to do a little weeding but gave up quickly. Although the temperature was only high 70s it was too much for me. My body does not need it with no air conditioning in the house. We have had a lot of rain, some storms and so it's either too wet, or otherwise nasty out there. I have been trying to get some pictures in the evenings, when it is more shady.
























thats all I am doing for today. Enjoy the pictures

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Bugs and Butterfly...............

FINALLY my Butterfly garden has visitors. I ventured outside against my better judgement. It's so hot. I am hoping it rains tonight. We had a good storm last night so I didn't put the sprinklers on today. It's so hot, in the high 80's today and into the 90s by weeks end. My Milkweed is really doing well and spreading, good news aye!.

They are spreading, I also have a "weed" garden by the road. I was going to pull it all out this year but there are so many bugs and Bees there that I hesitate to do so. Maybe when it cools down I will try to tame it down some. Meanwhile I am happy there are shady spots I can stand in and take pictures. I think what I will do is thin it out and then spread wildflower seeds for next year. I must get it looking a bit better than it does.



There were two battling Monarchs the last few days. It's funny but when I stand with my camera I swear they fly up to my face to see what I am doing. Maybe they are courting and wanting privacy?. They just seem curious.


Today another Butterfly showed up, I couldn't get a good picture but I am pretty sure it will be back. My camera froze again.


Some of the bugs today are probably pests but hey, they have to eat and wildflowers are allowed.



I know I don't want them on my Roses but still, they are pretty.

The scent of the Milkweed is like Lilac.I think tiny bugs live inside, aphids anyone?

There is also a pair of white butterfly that have been visiting since the very early Springtime and they have found the Milkweed now.


No great shots today. We did get the van back today so Gerry and me will go for a drive tomorrow maybe. Get out of the heat for awhile in the car haha. I think Gabby and Reina are babysitting tomorrow so most likely it will be just us for the day