The flowers in Lakeside were showing off. It was September in Ohio but it was beautiful as you can see from these pictures that I snapped of some of the blooms. . . . . . . . Have a great weekend and remember to Continue reading →
I don’t claim to be a good gardener and with all of the plant loving critters that live in our yard and forest it is a constant battle to keep any plants looking decent. So when my front yard looks good, I have to gloat Continue reading →
Our recent trip back to Iowa found us trying to cram in as much as we could. One of my favorite places to go in Clear Lake used to be Central Gardens. We fit a walk through the gardens in during our brief visit and Continue reading →
I know I have probably ranted and raved about not being able to have pretty flowers here in Connestee Falls. This is most likely time 535. It’s unfortunately true. We have rabbits. We have raccoons. We have bears. We have squirrels and chipmunks. But most Continue reading →
The birds are singing. The deer are grazing. The squirrels and chipmunks are scampering and the bears are rousing themselves to come out and investigate in our little neck of the woods. While all of this is exciting it also means that bird feeders and Continue reading →
Another trip to Biltmore estate to specifically see the roses happened last week. Friend and neighbor Elaine and I set out to see the roses as they are blooming up a storm. Elaine is a flower nerd. I don’t think she would mind me writing Continue reading →
Any trip to Biltmore has to include a trip to the Conservatory. This magical place houses some of the most beautiful blooms on the estate and every time I go I manage to take a plethora of pictures because they plants and flowers are just Continue reading →
I always look forward to going to Biltmore in the spring to see all of the spring flowers. two years ago we went just to walk around on Easter and loved it. Last year – the grounds were closed. This year we decided to go Continue reading →
In our continuing quest to find safe and fun entertainment close to home Chris and I ventured out to Flat Rock, NC last week to explore some lovely gardens at the Flat Rock Playhouse located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC 28731. I Continue reading →
Monday I shared with my readers some of the amazing sculptures made of Legos at The North Carolina Arboretum. What an amazing exhibit that is and on that I would not mind going back to see a second or third time. Thanks to all who Continue reading →
