I found a very shapely Fraser Fir tree at the nearby nursery just before Mina and Elif arrived. Fearing that it may sell by the time they landed, I
Liatris
Liatris is such an elegant flower in every stage of its life. Before it blooms, the upright spikes with delicately hanging, what I call its leaves
Canon EOS-M
I have been following the prices of Canon EOS-M to see if it would go down to an irresistible point for me. So far, the body with an 18-55mm zoom lens
In the Backyard
Early in the evening, the weather was bearable and I ventured to the backyard to sample some more flowers. Although you will see more Crocosmia
Crocosmias are in Bloom
I braved the heat yesterday afternoon to take a few quick photographs of the Crocosmia Lucifer in the front yard. Their intense red pushed the camera
Garden 2013
The weather changed suddenly from cold to hot about a week ago. So much so that we had the AC running non-stop for three days. During
That’s All
The funeral arrangements for John went well, starting with the visiting hours on Wednesday afternoon. Many of our, and John's friends, the nurses who
Spring on Spring Green
Spring arrived suddenly, I have even noticed the growth of little shoots of flowers waking up overnight. Around this time, I see a green glow around
Garden 2012
It rained quite a bit this spring while I was away, and it was unusually cool. Lately, it seems to have returned to seasonal norms, quite warm and