Being nestled here in trees...does have it's drawbacks...
One being not enough sunlight for flowers at times...
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making it necessary to use shade loving plants like
Hosta and Astilbe in the circle created by the drive...
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I did manage to find a spot in the circle that receives
just enough light for this Morning Light Maiden Grass.
Our early morning sunlight first hits this spot...
up by the bridge, that leads to Alivia's house...
...at the beginning of the drive. .
The light slowly works it's way into the field
by the barn...
Then it progresses even slower down the
front side yard along the fence row and drive.
Finally the sunlight makes it's way to the gazebo
The side yard stays in shade almost all day...we
Lily of the Valley, Bleeding Hearts, Fern,
Finally the sunlight makes it's way to the gazebo
at the end of the flower garden...the only place
besides the field that gets enough sunlight
to grow flowers.
The side yard stays in shade almost all day...we
have a birdbath there for the birds...although
squirrels and deer use it too, even a fox one time.
Lily of the Valley, Bleeding Hearts, Fern,
and "Rocks" grow fairly well here!
The birdbath does reflect the sky light as
The birdbath does reflect the sky light as
the sunlight makes it's way around back...
to the garden...where we removed several large
in order to have blossoms like this...
in order to have light salads like this!
So with our numerous cloudy days lately and a
thunderstorm again last night...the flower garden
and the Bee Balm...which does it part to attract...
bees to the Coneflowers...
and a few Butterflies...
of different types which light up the yard.
As the day ends, the last lights I see are some
as well as this owl that gives light to the night...
Another favorite thing that gives light to my days...
...Books...
...as well as...
to the garden...where we removed several large
trees last year in order to grow squash like this...
in order to have blossoms like this...
in order to have light salads like this!
So with our numerous cloudy days lately and a
thunderstorm again last night...the flower garden
is less flamboyant than usual...I'm lucky to have
these Daisies...
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these Daisies...
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and the Bee Balm...which does it part to attract...
bees to the Coneflowers...
and a few Butterflies...
of different types which light up the yard.
As the day ends, the last lights I see are some
of my favorite things...this one made by my
son in law Rick stays on all night.
as well as this owl that gives light to the night...
Another favorite thing that gives light to my days...
...Books...
...as well as...
Alivia...seen here at her Dance Recital!
That's just a few of the Lights I appreciate!
That's just a few of the Lights I appreciate!
39 comments:
Alivia is lovely in her dance recital costume....the perfect light to end your wonderful post of movement of light. Enchanting.....
Smiles,
Jackie
I wouldn't worry about flowers. You certainly have enough beauty in your yard, that the flowers will not be missed.
Alivia is adorable.
Hi Wanda. That was a great post. I love your yard/home. It's so beautiful, lush and green. Beautiful flowers too. Alivia looks like a sweetheart and what a beautiful smile she has.
Such a pretty post!
Walking along with you on your beautiful property reminds me of when Ray & I were lucky enough to stay at a high-end resort (my sister's husband worked for the company) in Florida, your grounds rival theirs!
And, tell the truth, you carry around fake butterflies and place them on the flowers, right? Seriously, you must have such a peaceful way about you that nothing gets scared off!
I like the inside of your home as much as the outside! Your walls behind the beautiful lamp (really like that one!) that your son-in-law made look like the same finish ours have (do you like them? I like ours).
And I'm an owl freak so of course I love that lamp!
And the books! Of course you would have Bridges of Madison County! Did you see the movie too? Which did you like better the book or the movie? Didn't you love how the book described in detail the cameras and the photography? I usually don't like descriptive books but I liked this one! It's been years since I read that book, now you've made me want to read it again!
Absolutely ADORE Alivia in her pretty costume! She looks like an angel!
Another beautiful post! Truly love coming here, can't get enough of reading the most beautiful picture books ever!
Hi, Wanda. I'm so pleased you stopped by. Glad to "meet" you! Your yard looks lovely.
Your "photographer's eye" comes in handy when observing light and its movement to plan your flower beds...How well you've done! Every visit to your site brings me new appreciation of God's creation!
Hello Wanda,
I love to watch the movement of light. I, too, have a lot of shade on my property. However, my gardens are "coming along" - one of these days I'll be able to share them with you! The reflection of light in the bird bath is my favorite photo and also the butterflies. (Besides that lovely fairy princess, Alivia, of course!)
Hello Wanda
there is so much loveliness in this post to comment on...
your beautiful little fairy grandaughter, your love of books, the warmth of your home and the amazing grounds... Do you spend most days out in the garden maintaining this little Eden?
Your insects shots are super - have you a very good camera? I am researching cameras at present..
thanks for this massive dose of the lovely...
Happy days
You know Wanda, Alivia's face in that recital photo looks like a young girl from that 30's or 40's. Very old fashioned! I loved your favorites that you showed us Wanda. And those squash blossoms were gorgeous!
Oh and I noticed your St. Francis statue by the bird bath! My son's name is Francis.
Thank you *Jacki *Cindy *Rebecca *Barb and *Diana you all are always so generously kind in your comments...I never know if I should respond here not knowing if one would come back to look.
Thank you *Dee and *Adrian for your visits and nice comments...I will return the favor!
*Eileen...believe me the morning light just makes everything look good...I do like the walls...it's only in the living and dining rooms and I loved the movie, but the book was my favorite...Your comments are so appreciated by me. Thank you!
*Delwyn...thank you too for such nice comments...I only work outside a couple of hours a day...mostly early in the mornings.
Wanda, your home, yard, flowers, and those beautiful butterflies and bees are lovely, the way you capture the light and all your favorite things on camera is amazing and my favorite is Miss Alivia, what a cutie........:-) Hugs
Hey Bernie
It's 11:02 here, and just saw your comment...you know how I appreciate you and your thoughts...will visit you in the morning.
lovely blog you have here, your photos are so nice to browse through...
Wanda,
Once again such beauty! I do so enjoy comig to your blog, I never know what a shall see. Daisy's are my favorite, I had those for my wedding bouquet. How you captured the butterfly is truly amazing!
Take care,
Anne
There’s nothing like living in the trees to make one appreciate the light, a thin shaft or a sliver is like a gift. Your flowers and creatures are gorgeous, the salad looks delish, and Alivia is a princess.
Is that your home Wanda? :D It looks straight out of a fairy tale! So Picture perfect. looking at pictures like yours makes me want to own a home just like yours some day :D I loved all the pictures here but loved the reflection in the bird bath. You surely live in paradise Wanda :) How do capture butterflies? They fly away at the slightest hint of someone approaching! Alivia as always looking like an angel :)
I always loved the early mornings there at your place. Did you notice that your birdbath is similar to your mom's pebble vase? I find that interesting!
Thank you for your visit *Poet and *Choices you are always welcome.
*Jain...I know you live among trees and appreciate light too.
*Stillness...yes this is my home...I have mixed feelings about the wavy scallops.
*Annette...when posting I did realize their likeness!
Hi Wanda,
It is Saturday morning here, and it is cloudy and it looks like rain. I am sitting here relaxing, because this morning I don't feel like I have to run off and accomplish something. I want to thankyou for your beautiful and peaceful surroundings that you share with us, and for your kind words of encouragement. You have become my calm in the midst of my storm, and I do appreciate you so much.
Wanda.....are you kidding? Not come back here???? I love it at your site.. It's like walking through paradise to be here. I come back more often than you know...
What a beautiful place you live in, your home resembles a story book cottage! I am seriously coveting that gazebo! Shade is difficult for flowers but you have done so well in making your area brighten up..Astlbe is such a wonderful plant for that. I so enjoyed my walk through all your favorite spots..and your grand daughter looks like a princess! I so enjoyed my visit here! :)
I come back to look too :D
*Teresa, you know how I appreciate your and Bernie's friedship, after all you were my first followers.
*Jackie, In the beginning I would reply to someone at their Blog...leaving replies here seemed presumptuous of me, then it became a habit...
*Far Side, thank you, I enjoy my time spent at your site.
*Stillness, it is nice to know you come back to the same post too.
I am very thankful of everyone's enjoyment of my simple life here.
Thanks Wanda for joining on as a Follower on my blog...I love yours too and joined on as a follower of yours...loved these pictures!!!!
Beautiful pictures as always. I thought of you Wanda as I was driving the other day. 4 lanes of traffic were stopped, two in each direction. I craned my neck out the window to see the reason: a huge turtle crossing the street. It must have been 20 inches long and 8 inches high! Ufortunately my camera was in the back seat, out of my reach. My first thought: Wanda would have had her camera ready to go and captured this strange scene!
Oh beautiful Alivia!
That is one restful beautiful sanctuary.
The little pretty fairy is gorgeous too ;)
~Silver
*Thank You Retired one
*Jacquelyn...I can't count how many times I didn't have my camera and missed something.
*Silver...thank you for visiting.
What a lovely blog you have. And what a great garden. Mine is almost all shade and woodland as well.
Wish I had just a little bit of your shade as I keep on finding shade loving plants...think Michael has planted the Hosta that Mimi gave me, in too much sun.
Loved seeing Snow White's home...looks so much better than Disney ever made it!
I, too, was immediately struck by the resemblance of your mom's vase and the lovely birdbath.
Who did your bridge...I really like it.
blessings and hugs,
marcy
*Thanks for your following Sandy...am going right over to yours.
*Thank you Marcy...you always make me smile...Herhusband built the 2 bridges on the property.
We've a saying here that says Beauty lies in simplicity. Your blog is a reminder that despite whatever ails mankind, there is enough beauty around to heal every wound. It reminds people that they have a choice. They can either look at beauty and loose themselves in it, or continue to live in their self created miseries. Thanks a bunch Wanda :)
Wanda, you have probably gotten a bazillion awards....but bazillion and one is for you on my site if you wish to 'gather' it.
Smiles,
Jackie
With visitors throwing parties like that in your garden, you should not mind the flowers being eaten too much!! What a lovely corner of paradise. I say that every time, don't I? I so enjoyed catching up here. Lovely, just lovely!
Oh, Wanda, I didn't notice that Jackie had awarded you already.
Now you have two!
What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing and helping me to remember all the beauty that surrounds me as well. BTW, I came across your blog via my sister Linda. Hope you don't mind.
I love coming here and getting a sneak preview of a portion of my garden - in one month! Alivia is as lovely as your natural world. High praise indeed!
Your photos are better than Kincaids! Just incredible!
Poetry in stillness and light. Poetry as the days open and close.
This post has to be one of my favorites! I love the garden you live in! You must NEVER have a bad day! Drinking in the beauty around you must absolutely melt your senses! I love your little Princess Fairy of a granddaughter. Arn't they the BEST ever!
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