Category Archives: Flowers

Sit a Spell

Wiggle your toes..feel the grass beneath your feet. Go ahead..toss off those shoes. Wiggle your toes in the warm sand.  Grab your book, sit awhile and read in the sunshine. Smell the flowers, there is a breeze coming off the … Continue reading

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Sunflowers

There were no sunflower fields in our area this year..at least none that we knew of. We were in Detroit Lakes one day.  I spied a few sunflowers.  Far Guy said “You are going to take a photo aren’t you?” … Continue reading

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One Day Weekend

I could take my shoes off and sit a spell…and relax. Or perhaps I could take out the canoe. What better use for an old canoe..fill it with Snow on the Mountain..or Bishop’s Goutweed. Instead I will most likely clean … Continue reading

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Flower Fix: Salvia

I needed a flower fix. Fall is coming on strong and soon everything that isn’t dried up will be frozen. Plus I need to practice with the new camera. Far Guy worked for me yesterday.   I put the chicken to … Continue reading

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August Flowers

I have four days off in a row.  Chance and I have already wasted one day..I slept late and then we went visiting and took a few photos.  Got to get in some camera time! One of Far Guy’s cousins … Continue reading

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Busy Week

It was/is a busy week.  One more day..and then I get two days off..wishing my life away again.  Lots of people have been through the museum this week.  There are two big reunions this weekend the class of 1977 and … Continue reading

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Flowers on Main

I stopped after work yesterday and took a few photos on Main Street.  They have flowers planted in plastic pouches that are filled with dirt and then the small plants are planted in the holes in the plastic bag.  A … Continue reading

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Ditch Lily

The common everyday old fashioned  ditch lily that everyone has. I like mine..it is a double and the deer don’t eat them.  They nibble at the Designer Fancy Smancy Day Lilies but they leave these old ones alone.  They must … Continue reading

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Surprise

I found a little surprise out in the “wild” gardens. I have not seen these in years.   Years ago..most likely about 12 years ago my Uncle Otto shared his Tiger Lilies with me.  He had too many.  Did you know … Continue reading

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Wildflowers

Just down the road a piece one of our old customers has a newly planted wildflower area. It is very pretty. We passed it once..I said “Oh my! Look at Sandra’s wildflowers.”  Well of course Far Guy missed it..so we … Continue reading

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