Bleeding Hearts

What's Valentine's Day without a few hearts from the garden?  I found these lovely images of bleeding hearts that I just had to share. I hope you have a loved-filled day.

Image courtesy of Dreamy Photo

Image courtesy of Judy Stalus

Image courtesy of Sounds Like Rain Photography

Image courtesy of Photography by Karin A

Apple Love

I've become fond of apples.  One day I realized it was better to munch on an apple for fifteen to twenty minutes, rather than a bunch of sugary snacks.  I like that one apple can keep me preoccupied for so long. It's also quite nice that there are so many different kinds.  Each time we visit the store or orchard we can try a new color and flavor.  We are are very excited about planting our first apple trees this spring.  I'll let you know the final choices in a couple of months. Woo-hoo!

Photo courtesy of Marianne LoMonaco Photography

Photo courtesy of Terra Vision Photography

A Winter without Snow

Okay, we have had some snow, but not much.  If it's going to be cold, we might as well enjoy some white sparkle, but alas, only a sprinkle here and there.  What's left...freezing temperatures and a barren landscape devoid of the pretty, fluffy stuff.  Oh hum. The image below is only a dream.

Image courtesy of photography by bomobob

Succulents

Succulents have been really popular the last few years...for good reason.  They have a soft, yet strong beauty, can be tucked in practically anywhere and are virtually indestructible.  I am always enamored with all the beautiful photography of succulents used in weddings, placed in frames, and spilling out of unique containers.  If you'd like to try some for yourself, I encourage you to visit the many online stores that sell succulents, including the one in the first image below.

Image courtesy of Succulent Designs

Source of image on left unknown, while image on right via Sunset Magazine

Image courtesy of Simply Bloom Photography

Garden Terms: Pergola

A lovely way to create shade in your garden...

Pergola :: An arbor or shaded walk, formed either of trellis, brick piers, stone pillars or wooden posts, on which rest beams or joists, with vines often trained over them.

Image courtesy of feliciano

Image courtesy of Around the Island Photography

Image courtesy of Sherri Conley Fine Art Photography

Instagram Daisies

I found these lovely daisy instagram photos and just had to share them with you.
  

Credits clockwise, starting from top left: huss23, jaclynismyname, dearemilie and messianicomplex.

My New Strawberry Plants

As I was cleaning my art room this week I came across this beautiful potholder found at an antique store ages ago. It reminded me of the strawberry plants we'll be adding to our garden this spring.  I am so excited to pick my own little red fruits each morning, rather than heading to the store each week. Our new strawberry patch was inspired by the one found at our neighbor's house.