A Rite of Spring: The Greenhouse Move

Well.... with some sweat and heavy lifting today we were able to move the whole greenhouse collection of plants back out into the sunshine. Kit was excited when this new pot ended up next to him on the ladder/shelf. The ivy geranium plants were waiting for a time when they could spread their wings and burst out in bloom again. Lily couldn't wait until the shelves were bare again so she could plant herself on her favorite summer haunt. I even brought her favorite blanket in the greenhouse because I have a feeling she'll be doing some sleeping in the cool evening air and warm morning sunshine. Kit was pretty worn out from following us around and posing for pictures that he also found his own spot to take an afternoon nap.It is hard to believe that yesterday this place was full to the brim with plants. The poinsettia is still doing well, but would probably not do as well outside. The begonias are going in another planter outside.After many of the big plants were moved out I discovered a beautiful pink geranium that had grown out of the gravel on the floor. We don't know if it fell off another plant or actually started from seed.

Spring Bouquet #2

I love the combination of colors with the late tulips and the lilacs. Isn't the fragrance of the lilacs just filling your air as you gaze at this bouquet?

Last Hours in the Greenhouse

"God has sown his name on the
heavens in glittering stars;

but on earth he planteth his name
by tender flowers."
Jean Paul Richter
Today I was able to catch photo images of our
magnificent greenhouse in full bloom.Tomorrow we will haul out
most of the plants,forming new gardens around the yard,
but creating an empty, bare greenhouse again.
The scented geraniums have filled the air with a soft fragrance the last few weeks.
The jade plant is thriving with just the right amount of light and water.
Ah.... how different this will look tomorrow.

Sibling Assignment #98: A Single Photograph Illustrates Contentment

Raymond Pert gave the sibling assignment this week:

1. Go out and take a picture of a subject you do not remember having photographed since we started doing our blogs and using digital cameras.
2. Try to align this photograph with your mood at the time you are taking the picture.
3. Write about the subject of the photograph and how the subject and the way you shot it reflect your mood/feelings at the time you took the picture.

I will post my siblings' assignments when they are completed.
Today I was able to breathe in the first aroma of lilacs this year. Our white lilac was the first one to begin to bloom this season. When I walked around with my camera today it was difficult to find something I hadn't photographed in the garden since I acquired a digital camera. I was drawn to the while lilac bush. I had never caught photo images as it began to open its beautiful blossoms. I felt contentment as the late afternoon sun warmed my back, the stresses of the week began to fall from my shoulders, and the image of these lilacs generated pleasant feelings. I look forward to a warmer week-end so the rest of the lilacs can join this one in opening up and filling up the air with a fragrant cloud.

Collecting Images in Black and White

“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” Ansel Adams

"Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs. " Ansel Adams

“You don't take a photograph, you make it." Ansel Adams
"When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence. " ~Ansel Adams

photo images by inlandempiregirl

Tuesday Mug Shots

It is always fun to be in the right place at the right time with the camera. Here are some of my recent favorite mug shots!Annie clowning around!McDuff protecting the garage!Isabelle trying to decide which chair is just right...and Shelby trying to decide which cat is ready to be herded.