Pretty Garden in Fall

Gardening, I told myself, is the most sociable of hobbies. The very nature of one's field of activities demands an audience. No one wants flowers to blush unseen or waste their sweetness.

~ Barbara Cheney ~

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I'm in a hurry today...

Just a quick HELLO to all of you out there, I'm in a hurry and on my way out to town.

That's why I'm posting only one picture of this simple but beautiful blue flower - who knows the name of it????

I'm a Photographer and not a Botanist

I'm a photographer and not a botanist!

I love shapes, the colors and the light in this beautiful flower, but I don't know the name for it.

I'm sure, out there in this world of bloggers is one, or more experts who can tell me the correct name for this colorful plant, yes? I'm looking forward for your answers and comments. Thank you in advance.

My Wordless Sunday #16 - in Charleston, SC

Let the Sunshine in.....

Mommy told me something
a little kid should know.
It's all about the devil
and I've learned to hate him so.
She said he causes trouble
when you let him in the room.
He will never ever leave you
if your heart is filled with gloom.

So let the sun shine in
face it with a grin.
Smilers never lose
and frowners never win.
So let the sun shine in
face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.


Read the whole lyrics here

Hydrangea Flowers

Hydrangea Flowers

Hydrangea flowers are produced from early spring to late autumn; they grow in flowerheads (corymbs or panicles) at the ends of the stems. In many species, the flowerheads contain two types of flowers, small fertile flowers in the middle of the flowerhead, and large, sterile bract-like flowers in a ring around the edge of each flowerhead. Other species have all the flowers fertile and of the same size.

In most species the flowers are white, but in some species (notably H. macrophylla), can be blue, red, pink, or purple. In these species the exact colour often depends on the pH of the soil; acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce very pale cream petals, and alkaline soils results in pink or purple. Hydrangeas are one of very few plants that accumulate aluminium. Aluminium is released from acidic soils, and in some species, forms complexes in the hydrangea flower giving them their blue colour.

Read more about Hydrangeas here

Red and White

I'm just not in the mood for too many words today - and these two beauties don't need any words, I guess.... :-)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Charleston Kaleidoscope #3

The Beauty and the Beast

Al, the Gator takes a nap in the sun, seen in Magnolia Gardens

It seems he was following us by every step we did

Cypress roots

My favorite flowers in springtime are the Iris and the Wisterias

This is the view of the red bridge surrounded from wonderful waterways and blooming plants and bushes.

Life is beautiful!

I think these pictures don't need to many words to explain how I felt photographing all those nice spots and corners in Magnolia Gardens. It reflects for me a "little paradise", peace and beauty - and that's what I want to share with you. ENJOY!

The Beauty of Magnolia Gardens #2

Iris flowers in all kind of colors

Sitting on the bench here and enjoying the peace all around you - it's like being in paradise

This "red bridge" photo looks almost like a painting for me

The backside of the Plantation House

The Beauty of Magnolia Gardens #1

The historic Gardens, a beautiful place to be

A moment of peace

Azaleas, Azaleas.... everywhere!

It's like out of a dream

Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1872 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.

watch a video about the Gardens here

Beautiful Flowers in Cypress Gardens

As a big flower lover I had a very great and exciting time here in Cypress Gardens to capture all the beauty in these wonderful plants and nature scenes.

A visit in the Cypress Gardens #1

Blooming Azaleas

Swamp to the left and to the right

Taking a boat ride with Daddy is family fun for every one

The blue sky was reflecting in the water

I'll be back with more pictures - and I made a lot! Stay tuned...you have not seen every thing now. It was so exciting to see all the blooming Azalea bushes with all the wonderful colors. This here is part #1....and more to come.... :-)

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