American basswood flowers and seeds

Six on Saturday, 1-27-18: Sketches

I have great intentions, but the atmosphere isn’t propelling me into any of the gardening preparations I could begin now.

Red and white poinsettia in a basket

Predictably Poinsettia

When using the photo editing software, I tried increasing the saturation and contrast to get a clear and vibrant red. It didn’t work.

grapevine deer covered with fairy lights

Six on Saturday 12-9-17

Yes, I am always complaining about our resident herd of white-tailed deer; but, somehow Christmas wouldn’t be the same without our trusty grapevine specimen.

red geranium

Six on Saturday, 10-21-17

The geranium survived a herd of deer passing through the yard yesterday. It’s one of the bright spots left as the season winds down.

aster "Frikartii"

Six On Saturday 9-30-17

Honestly, I tried to see why this is called turtlehead and never got it – until I looked closely at this picture!

Hershey, PA: The Children’s Garden, and More, at Hershey Gardens

  Hershey, PA really is a town for all ages; and Hershey Gardens is definitely…

Hershey, PA: Visiting Hershey Gardens – The Rose Garden

With so many roses blooming together, each breeze brought a fresh, sweet rose aroma.