December 21, 2008
November 17, 2008
Blue Ridge Parkway
This year we finally went to the Blue Ridge Parkway
when the fall color was at the peak
November 5, 2008
Last Rose of Summer
It was the end of summer and the weather was
cooling off. The rose was making its last show
of the year with this one final rose - the best
one of the year.
Fall in Virginia 2008
It was a beautiful fall day and I decided to explore
the yard. I was welcomed by an unbelievable
display of fall color. We usually go the Blue Ridge
Parkway to see the fall color in the trees, but after
seeing this from my yard, I knew I had seen the
BEST color I could see anywhere.
October 14, 2008
October 11, 2008
Fall Arrangement from Garden
Plants used: Pampas grass, purple fountain grass,
miscanthus, firebush, beautyberry bush.
October 9, 2008
September 22, 2008
Argiope Spider
Black and Yellow Argiope Spider (Argiope Aurantia)
with egg sac on outside of building.
September 20, 2008
September 11, 2008
Blue Bell Yellow Spider
This tiny bright yellow spider, a little larger than a pin head, w
on a celosia. I didn't know what type of insect it was, but af
searching on the internet, I only found one picture of it and it
was called a Blue Bell Yellow Spider.
September 10, 2008
September 9, 2008
Hummingbird Angel
This hummingbird didn't seem to mind that I was
close by taking pictures. After taking a close look
at this one, the hummingbird looked like an angel.
Click on the picture to see a larger view.
September 7, 2008
September 5, 2008
Johnny Jumpups
Johnny Jumpups are so beautiful in the spring. They brighten
up the garden before any other flowers come up except the
crocus. They come up from seeds from the previous year.
All their "faces" are turned toward the sun.
September 1, 2008
August 31, 2008
Hummingbird on trumpet vine
The hummingbirds love this vine. We have had a severe draught this summer and this vine seems to be very draught tolerant. It is a fast grower so it needs lots of area to climb.
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