Tag: nature
group name: growinggardens
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July 23, 2008 05:12 PM EDT --
This bug has been flying around all my flowers.
He's like a cross between a bee and a hummer, weird.
Any ideas what he is?
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December 26, 2007 06:47 PM EST --
When the poinsettia's bracts age and lose their aesthetic appeal, there's no reason to throw it out. With proper care, dedication and a certain . . .
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August 24, 2007 12:32 AM EDT --
Have you ever noticed that after good thunderstorm your plants and grass have a growth spurt, and are even healthier? That is because Lightning creates natural a natural fertilizer.
Most of the . . .
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October 22, 2007 08:52 PM EDT --
I recently took care of my mom's dogs while she was out of town. While I was over there one day, I walked around her yard, snapping photos of all her neat little treaures!
This is the big . . .
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January 28, 2008 12:13 PM EST --
As I'm starting to clear our land in preparation of spring (and for exercise!) I have tons on branches and twigs, and I hate to burn them all needlessly. Some will kept for fire starters, but . . .
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January 02, 2008 01:20 AM EST --
I was taking down all my Christmas lights this afternoon, and my son and his friends were getting all excited over a few bugs they found on our pine trees. They said for me to come and take a look at . . .
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June 13, 2008 09:31 AM EDT --
While taking th dogs out this morning, I found that two of m rose bushes had little rosae buds. It rained last night as well, so the raindrops looked beautiful in the sun this morning!
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March 01, 2008 09:42 PM EST --
We get a couple different woodpeckers that visit our yard. We have a few dead trees that we haven't taken down yet, (and I wouldn't mind leaving them, because the birds love them!), and this is . . .
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July 10, 2007 04:38 AM EDT --
My grandkids and I just got back from a nice walk. I took my camera and took a lot of shots of wildflowers. Some I know the names of and others I don't here is the essay photo parade of . . .
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April 14, 2008 07:39 PM EDT --
Sunday I went to the Florida Botanical gardens in Largo, Florida. I went with my son, and my mom. If you would like to see part one, you can do so here, http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977314281&nav=MyGather . . .
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August 03, 2007 10:55 AM EDT --
The sunflowers in my garden are starting to go to seed. The goldfinch population really picks up when this happens. These yellow beauties love sunflower seeds.
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August 23, 2007 07:55 PM EDT --
I like sunflowers well enough. They are bright and cheerful and attract wild life. But they are very photogenic in all their phases throughout the summer.
To me this bud is as beautiful as a full . . .
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May 10, 2008 10:36 PM EDT --
I made another trip to Gilroy Gardens today with my granddaughter. I took lots and lots of flower photos as usual! I was able to ID all of them except for these. I know my smart Gather . . .
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June 24, 2008 05:58 AM EDT --
Gently she bent down
and extended her hand
to the ground and with
her gnarled fingers that
had seen many years
picked a rose petal that
had fallen and I could
not help but think that
she . . .
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April 16, 2008 01:30 PM EDT --
Sometimes Mother Nature expresses herself so well, no words from man are needed.
Enjoy!
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July 05, 2007 08:19 AM EDT --
Introducing My Newport Castle Ruins Photo Parade! There are 5 photos in the set. These were taken yesterday while picking wild blackberries at the local park. I have no idea what critter made these patterns,but . . .
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July 07, 2007 09:32 AM EDT --
I originally posted them on July 4th, because they were like a gift to me that morning. Thank you for taking the time to look.
You may use this link http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977047271 . . .
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