Happy Easter!

Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia!our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!who did once upon the cross Alleluia!suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Colors of Advent

My husband gave me a beautiful bouquet containing my favorite colors which also happens to be the colors of Advent (purple and pink). Though I have been extremely busy since Thanksgiving, I am happily awaiting the coming of Christmas.

Thankful Thursday – Butterflies and Caterpillars

Last year in my garden, I planted butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), a type of milkweed, namely to help create a habitat for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Last week, when I found a Monarch butterfly caterpillar eating leaves on my...

In a Vase on Monday: In Memory of Pat

This morning I dedicate my pretty vase and bouquet to my friend Pat, who passed away this past Saturday. She was 83 years old. Hers was a long life of service and dedication - she was a teacher. But not...

In a Vase on Monday: Serendipity

I am finding a serendipitous nature of participating in these weekly In a Vase on Monday photo challenges. Even though I know what plants are growing in my garden, I never know what I will find blooming in my garden...

In a Vase on Monday: Summer Song

"The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come" Song of Solomon 2:12 In my vase today: gloriosa daisy, zinnia, hosta, day lilies, Hydrangea arborescens (invincibelle), echinacea. In a Vase on Monday Flower Photo Challenge

In a Vase on Monday – Simple Beauty

I am participating again in Cathy's In a Vase on Monday photo challenge. During the past several weeks, I have been bringing in flowers from the garden but was too busy to take pictures of my bouquets. Today I had...

In a Vase on Monday: Snowdrops

Recently I found a lovely garden photo challenge at Cathy's blog Rambling in the Garden.   Even though there are hellebore flowers blooming in my garden, I did not want to pick them for an indoor floral arrangement.  However, as I was...