After days of steady rain, the garden is singing with life—fresh greenery and fragrant blooms everywhere you look!
Tag: #garden-life
Flower of the Day Challenge #94–Lavish Lily
Lily—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #92–Precious Peony
Peony—pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #91–Reigning Rose
Rises, pretty by nature.
Flower of the Day Challenge #90–Radiant Rose
Roses, pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #89–Vibrant Bouquet
Pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #88–Fall Bouquet
Pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #87–Ravishing Rose
Pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #86–Charismatic Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums, pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #85–Resilient Roses
Roses—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #84–From Disappointment to Delight: My Hydrangea Journey
Hydrangeas—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #83 Radiant Roses
Roses—pretty by nature!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #81: Luminous Lily
There’s a rabbit that’s made my garden his/her feeding ground and s/he has made my lilies her appetizer, main course and dessert!!!! So there aren’t too many that made it to blooming stage this year. This one did … Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. 2024 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #80: Resplendent Roses
Pretty by nature—roses!
Flower of the Day Challenge #79: Ravishing Roses
Roses— pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #78: Pompous Peony
Peonies — pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #77: Outrageously-gorg Orchid
Orchid—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #76: Opulent Orchid
Orchid … pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #75: Plush Peonies
Peonies—pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #75: Irresistible Iris
Iris, pretty by nature!
Garden Coming Alive ©Dawn Minott
Spring flowers 💐
Flower of the Day Challenge #74: Splendiferous Sunflower
Phenomenal sunflower.
Flower of the Day Challenge #73: Orchid, 1st Bloom
Orchids are joy!
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Cat Face Flower
Mother Nature at her cutest best.
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Pleasant Peony
Peonies cherished for their elegance and symbolism of romance and prosperity.
Goodbye. Hello. ©Dawn Minott |a double Hay(na)ku
Remembering autumn’s colors. Anticipating winter’s cold.
Flower of the Day Challenge #72: Rousing Rose
Yellow rose like sun rays with folded edges.
Flower of the Day Challenge #70: Radiant Rose
Rose of exquisite beauty and captivating fragrance.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Adorable Anthurium
Even in what some might consider deformity, there's a unique and remarkable beauty in nature.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Sunshiny Sunflowers
Sunflower—iconic garden beauty.
Hydrangeas Bloom in Waiting ©Dawn Minott
Hydrangeas in waiting.
Flower of the Day Challenge #67: Zealous Zinnias
Flowers, the gift that keeps on giving.
Life in Motion ©Dawn Minott | a Haiku
Watching nature unfold and grow.
Flower of the Day Challenge #69: Beautiful Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan watching over the yard like a sunshiny boss!!!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #66: Merry Marigold
Sunshine on stem.
Flower of the Day Challenge #65: Hardy Happy Hostas
Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. 2023 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #64: Heavenly Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas in slow bloom.
Bee’s Flutter ©Dawn Minott
Bees on roses, a bond to transcend.
Flower of the Day Challenge #63: Charming Clematis
Nature at her pretty best.
Flower of the Day Challenge #62: Yellow Blooms
Garden vibes in vibrant yellow.
Mid-Week Boost: Decorate Your Soul
Roses pick-me-upper!
Flower of the Day Challenge #61: Monkey Face Orchid! Really?!
Nature mimics itself with monkey and orchids—monkey face orchids!
Flower of the Day Challenge #60: Can you name that flower?!🙂
Lone flower in a heart-shaped vase what a happy embrace
Wordless Wednesday ©Dawn Minott
Garden’s summer offerings 💐
Flower of the Day Challenge #59: Posh Peonies
Peonies pretty by nature!
Flower of the Day Challenge #58: Regal Roses
Roses that inspire.
Flower of the Day Challenge #56: Tender Tulips
Tulips signaling spring’s arrival.
Flower of the Day Challenge #54: Plainly Gorgeous Orchid, 1st Bloom
this orchid mom is exuberant yet again because one more of my other babies is blooming yet again! She’s my oldest, just over 5 years old!!!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #54: Plainly Gorgeous Orchid, 1st Bloom
… happy orchid mom exclaiming: “my baby is blooming yet again!” She’s the first bloom of my season!!! Waiting with bated breath for my other babies to bloom.
Flower of the Day Challenge #50: Foxglove
Beautiful foxglove!!
Flower of the Day Challenge #49: Pretty in Pink Rose
… garden’s last hoorah! before winter sets in —pretty in pink rose 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #48: Delicately White Rose
… garden’s last hoorah before winter sets in—delicately white roses 2022 ©Dawn Minott All Rights Reserved Like what you see? To never miss a post click HERE👈 to subscribe & follow the blog. I love hearing from you, so remember to “like” & comment. For more content start HERE👈 In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #21: What Do You See?
I sent this photo to my mom and she was elated by what she saw. I didn’t see it till she pointed it out. What do you see when you look at this rose? Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #19: Rose Anatomy
The roses are holding their own, defying the cold and still pushing out blooms, warming my heart and providing offerings to share with you Behold the delicate intricacies of a rose’s anatomy Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #18: Red Rose
For your viewing pleasure—of blooms and buds! Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #17: White Rose
For your viewing pleasure—one rose bush, many rose blooms … Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #16: Fashionable Foxglove
Presenting MsFoxglove, fashionably adorned in a lavender-polka-dotted-glove-like ensemble taking the 1st place award for the “most delicate” in the garden. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #18: The Art in Nature
If it creeps or crawls, you can be guaranteed there’ll be one reaction from me—a mad dash in the opposite direction! I’m sitting on the porch and look up to see this grasshopper lazing on the rail. But… … I’m not having that feeling-to-run feeling. Umm — it seems being in the garden all summer …
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Sunday Photo Reflection #17: Remnants of the Garden
Reflecting on how wonderful it was to have a garden (my first). Thank you garden, you blessed me immensely this spring to summer and heading into autumn you’re still giving vibrant offerings. And also for Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt (though there is more than one flower today). Thank you for journeying along. First …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #13: Roses Are Red
My garden is still giving me vibrant vibes. Here’s to pretty red roses—pretty by nature. I hope they bring some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #12: Azalea
So this was from early in the season but I’m already nostalgic for spring/summer. Here’s to pretty pink Azalea—pretty by nature. I hope she brings some joy to your day. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start …
Flower of the Day Challenge #11: Foxgloves
Sharing this foxglove beauty from my garden to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #7
Sharing this hydrangea beauty to bring a little joy to your day today. Thanks to Cee for hosting the Flower of the Day prompt. Borrowing this caption from Eunice: “pretty by nature”. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative …
Sunday Photo Reflection #12: The Tickseed & Her Bee [a Cinquain]
TickseedCheerful yellowAttracts a bee withinFavored snack bar in the gardenTo eat After-word: This is my first attempt at a cinquain which is a poem of five lines with a specific syllable count of 2-4-6-8-2, usually iambic. Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow …
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Flower of the Day Challenge #2
Today’s entry in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge: Tickseed and Fox Glove from my garden! Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Flower of the Day Challenge #1
Today’s entry in Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge: a single red rose from my garden Thank you for journeying along. First time to the site? Welcome! You may start here👈 and for more follow the blog here👈In creative solidarity, Dee
Sunday Photo Reflection #10: Of Deadhead & Re-bloom
I’d say I’m the “accidental gardner”. I picked up gardening this summer when the lansdcaping company I hired was a no-show. We had laid out the plan but when spring ended and May rolled around and they were nowhere in sight I said to myself, “Self, you can do this”. I had no tools and …
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