Notes from the Garden

 

Though I don't show the children running here and there,

they were in the garden full of JOY.

They had fed the chickens grapes and apples.

The watering cans hung in the bare tree

waiting for their small hands to take one and water a plant.

The apples had been gathered and made a beautiful display.

What a treat to find a garden each week,

a place to share and delight.

Searching for the Light

 Searching for the light.

 Recently I began taking a photography class online.

One of the first things always mentioned is to pay attention to the light.

 Is it the natural light of morning time with my tea?

 Mid-day shining in my window.

 Early evening.

Or when the sun goes down.

The light shines for us in many ways

and in different seasons.

Summer light is so strong.

 Autumn finds the light diminishing.

Winter light is a treasure to search for sure.

Spring light we delight for the day begins to lengthen.

Always I must search for the light

through my lens,

but in my soul.

Happy weekend, dear friends!

Take time to search and find the light of each day.

If Wishes could come True

How fun to find a Wishing Tree right in my very own neighborhood.

If you found a wishing tree 

and you knew your wish could come true,

What would your wish be hanging there?

Would it be for world peace?

Or to become a mermaid?

I always dreamed and wished to fly like a bird,

my grandson said just yesterday he would wish to be 

a super hero and fly.

Tell me dear friends, what would your wish be?

Imperfect in it's Beauty

The pot in which I brew my tea

Is dented and more than a bit tarnished,

But I still enjoy the tea.

The house I live in

Needs a coat of paint and several shingles,

But I sleep well at night.

The body I use to live my life

Is wrinkled and slowing down,

But I am alive and I rejoice.

I am not the body in which I live,

I am the life itself.

- Mark Otter

Image taken in my neighborhood of chipped plates.

They also were a bit broken,

but yet they delighted my heart. 

They were indeed imperfect in it's beauty.

Notes from the Garden

 Saffron

 Artichokes past their prime.

 Zinnias

 The garden sits just outside the entrance to the fort.

 The sunflowers were like little umbrellas.

 More zinnias

 Marigolds are good from keeping away insects.

 What did I say?

As high as an elephant's eye.

 It was re-enactment day.

 Tobacco

Pumpkins!

"Historically, the garden at Fort Vancouver covered from five to eight acres and contained “tastefully arranged fine walks, each lined with strawberry vines”, beds of carrots, turnips, cabbage, potatoes, squash, parsnips, cucumbers, peas, tomatoes and beets, a variety of fruits, and flowers including roses and dahlias.
The Company shared this abundance, providing seeds and cuttings for local Native Americans interested in agriculture, and later, American settlers to the region."  Quote from Fort Vancouver's website.

Fort Vancouver, though in the state of Washington, is not far from my home.

It had been quite awhile since I had visited and I wanted to see their Autumn garden.

I wasn't disappointed.

Do you search out historic gardens?

Where are the ones you have found?

Autumn is Upon Us

Autumn is upon us.

How did I know?

A card came in the mail that the Autumn Antique show was

at the Monticello Antique Mall.

How I love their shows with each season.

It puts me in the mood.

See if you can spot the seasonal touches.

Orange, dried blossoms and leaves, and the colors of rust

shout Autumn to me.

Do they do that for you too?

There were some spooky pictures here and there too.

And a bit of straw was tossed around.

What do you do with the transition of each season?

Do you find small touches of the new season popping up?

Enjoy the season of orange, spooky things, straw, and rust.

Happy approaching Autumn to you!

Happy weekend.

I hope you have moments of delight.