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Before the Rain

I'll admit that I've had a rather lazy day. Walking around the garden this morning didn't qualify as exercise.

At least, not in one the size of that at My Little Home and Garden.

While taking some pictures, I was thrilled to see the sky getting darker.

There was a rip-roaring thunder storm this afternoon.

I know that some have more than enough rain (yes, I'm thinking of those of you in Ireland), but it has been in very short supply here.

Everyone was waiting to quench their thirst.

I'm linking with "Mosaic Monday" this week. Please visit there to see a wide range of collages.

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The Butterfly that Fluttered By...

| In : butterfly , coneflower , echinacea

I blame it on the butterfly.

I went outside to tackle a purple sandcherry root. The shrub had been cut down to ground level, courtesy of my brother. Brothers are handy; everyone should have a couple floating around.

I dug, dug some more, and thought about continuing to dig.

Long story short, the root remains, may it rot in peace, and a lilac is planted in its stead. Said lilac has been lingering in a pot since I won it in a draw. Awhile ago. June. I know...

I think the lilac will acclimatize and be beautiful, as was the aforementioned butterfly.

You remember, the one that distracted me from tasks more labour intensive than pointing a camera in the general direction of orange wings.

Look at this level of cooperation from the model.

Clearly, I was meant to take photos this morning, not pick up a shovel followed by an axe to wield at uncooperative roots. Mustn't frighten the neighbours, after all.

Instead, I followed the butterfly, who clearly has as much appreciation for coneflowers as I do.

Tell me, wouldn't you have put down the garden tools and picked up a camera?

Be truthful.

I thought so.

I'm pleased to be linking with the Cottage Garden Party at Fishtail Cottage. Perhaps you'd like to join in as well.

Coneflowers: A Thirty Second Slideshow!

| In : coneflower , slideshow

Time for another experiment. I love coneflowers; they're hardy, beautiful, and are still standing in this dry, July heat. A rather good role model for me, I'd say!

Here is a 30 second slideshow of them.

I hope you liked it.

Time for me to "buzz off" with this little bee and get a few things done.

I'm joining in with Cottage Flora Thursday over at Fishtail Cottage for the first time. Thank you for visiting and enjoy your day!

My First Photo Collages!

| In : bud , collage , coneflower , coreopsis , daisy , geranium , Rose

As I browse through blogs, I often see lovely collages. Since there is no satisfaction like learning something new, this evening was the time to experiment!

Dear Readers, if you will indulge me, here are my first 3 collages. Ever.

In the first one, above, I thought I'd play with the contrast between the pure white daisies and the reddish-orange geranium blossom.

This lavender-coloured rose bush, which has a heavenly sweet scent, is fairly close in hue to my coneflowers. I decided to put the two of them adjacent to each other.

The theme in my final collage was "growth". Literally, from daisy bud to daisy. Figuratively, it could represent my developing (I hope!) blogging skills.

There are many exciting things to learn in blogging. In reading various ones, I stumble across ideas such as tea, mosaic, floral, and oodles-of-other-special-day-of-the-week posts. Or parties. Or something! I haven't tried any of those yet; perhaps that could be my next challenge.

I'd appreciate any feedback you could give on my maiden voyage into collages. As well, any thoughts on where I should start as a participant in a special themed blogging day? (Or whatever they are called. Hmmm, I think I need to learn the proper lingo!) I'm interested in home and garden themes, I just haven't traveled in my house with the camera yet. (The dust bunnies are awaiting their photo op.)

Thank you for your ideas. Bye for now!

Pollinating Blogs

| In : bee , Canada , Cape Breton Island , clematis , coneflower

Partially hidden among the leaves, but still catching some early rays of sunlight, is my first coneflower bloom of the season. This blog is a bit like the flower.

My Little Home and Garden was almost hidden, among so many, but was given some light -a closer look- by Cozy Little House.

Being one of the featured blogs there this week has "pollinated" this spot. So many of Cozy's friends have come to visit. I am grateful.

Today, I made a lovely, unexpected discovery. The beautiful Lavender Cottage has kindly mentioned this blog and suggested her readers pop by to take a peek. More "pollination". More gratitude.

I am overwhelmed by the kindness of the women who write the aforementioned two blogs. One American, one Canadian. Both so neighbourly.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

It's my country's birthday today. I feel like I've received the gifts. Happy Canada Day, wherever in the world you call home. I hope you'll come again.