Jul 15 2008

The Garden

Published by leslierich at 2:00 am under Garden

Penstemon Jul08I don’t have a card for you today, but there’s been some mighty pretty things going on in the garden this month.  I wondered if you might like to step into that world for a moment.  I won’t keep you long.

I have a stamp that says “Flowers are the poetry of nature.”  How true that is.  They’re the writer’s pen, the artist’s brush, the weaver’s loom.  They’re a reason to get up early on a dewy morning.  They draw me out for one last stroll as the sun slants low in the evening.  They’re ruffled petticoats and draping jewels, delicate, decadent, romantic, shy.  They work magic on my soul but the awe is so compelling it hurts a little bit.  It’s too big.  Or I’m too small.  I hope you enjoy the photos.

Above:  Penstemon backlit by the late afternoon sun.

Below:  Fuschias dripping from the weekend watering.

Fuschia Jul08

Baptisia in amethyst and sage.

Baptisia Jul08

Impatien, sweet and pure to its very heart.

Impatien Jul08

Thank goodness for the garden.  Have a wonderful day!

38 Responses to “The Garden”

  1. # Monicaon 15 Jul 2008 at 3:12 am

    How beautiful! Your pictures are awesome. Thanks so much for sharing them! :)

  2. # The Gardenon 15 Jul 2008 at 3:25 am

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  3. # Carolon 15 Jul 2008 at 3:51 am

    WOW! These pictures are breathtakingly beautiful!! TFS!

  4. # tracy harpon 15 Jul 2008 at 4:29 am

    Leslie, can I hire you, lol?? I am so gardening impaired it is pathetic. You are amazing!

  5. # Julie Koerberon 15 Jul 2008 at 5:10 am

    I hope you have plans to frame all your photos! OH MY! They are incredible! WOW! I could almost smell the flowers as well!! :-)

  6. # Rose Annon 15 Jul 2008 at 5:59 am

    Your flowers are so beautiful, and I love how the dew sparkles! The trips into your garden are always a true pleasure! Thank you, Leslie!!

  7. # Gabrielaon 15 Jul 2008 at 6:18 am

    Your photography (ahem, and garden) is breahtakingly beautiful. It fills my senses and makes me want to inhale deeply.

  8. # diane mcveyon 15 Jul 2008 at 6:18 am

    Absolutely gorgeous pictures! Your flowers are beautiful! I , too, love my flowers; but am not such a great photographer!!!
    Thanks for sharing your garden with us. It’s just divine! :D

  9. # Mary Puskaron 15 Jul 2008 at 6:27 am

    Fabulous! Great pictures. Look like they belong in a garden catalog!

    Mary
    http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

  10. # Kikoon 15 Jul 2008 at 6:29 am

    I love seeing your flower photos as much as your cards… each poetic in its own way. Thanks for sharing the bounty of all your hard work in keeping that garden so wonderfully beautiful.

  11. # Christina Fischeron 15 Jul 2008 at 6:33 am

    Oh, how beautiful! I’d love to take a stroll through your garden! Thanks so much for sharing the photos!! :)

  12. # Deniseon 15 Jul 2008 at 6:43 am

    You said “Thank Goodness for the garden.” I couldn’t agree more. God’s card to all of us. Beautiful!

    Denise

  13. # mudmavenon 15 Jul 2008 at 6:45 am

    Oh my, thank you for starting my day with such beauty! ~chris

  14. # nancy littrellon 15 Jul 2008 at 7:02 am

    How could we possibly live on the gorgeous Southern Oregon Coast and “Not” be a flora and fawna lover?!? We are truly blessed. TFS my friend………

  15. # Eveon 15 Jul 2008 at 7:11 am

    Beautiful pictures!
    Thanks for sharing……
    Sometimes it is nice to break it all up with some thing like this!
    ~Eve

  16. # Alyssaon 15 Jul 2008 at 7:22 am

    What a beautiful post - your words are amazing! Thanks for sharing! :o)

  17. # Bev J.on 15 Jul 2008 at 7:22 am

    Gorgeous flowers and photography. Love your style of writing-Thanks for sharing.

    Bev J. (Maxell on SCS)

  18. # Kate Hart-Sampsonon 15 Jul 2008 at 7:43 am

    In addition to being an artist, you could be a creative writer, Leslie. Beautiful pictures and words!

  19. # Mariaon 15 Jul 2008 at 7:52 am

    Breath taking photos!
    Thanks for sharing your amazing eye for capturing Mother nature’s perfect work! :D

  20. # Jennifer Meyer Lovetostamp6on 15 Jul 2008 at 7:58 am

    Stunning pictures Leslie, What kind of camera are you using? jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net

    Have fun in the GORGEOUS garden of yours!

    Hugs, Jennifer :)

  21. # Missyon 15 Jul 2008 at 8:14 am

    This is so very lovely! I envy your flowers, but am so glad you are such a talented photographer you can share them with us like this. I love these photos!!

  22. # Gracie and Fred's Gramon 15 Jul 2008 at 8:38 am

    Not only are your garden and photography awesome, the words you used in the opening description are terrific. THAT SHOULD BE ON A STAMP!!!! Thanks for sharing!

  23. # Marisaon 15 Jul 2008 at 9:00 am

    Wow, what beautiful flowers!!! There is nothing nicer than being surrounded by nature’s beauty and you have captured some amazing pictures of it! You need to frame some of those!

  24. # Michelleon 15 Jul 2008 at 10:03 am

    Wow…these are absolutely beautiful shots! Makes me want to go plant some flowers just so I can take pictures of them.

  25. # Lisa Kimballon 15 Jul 2008 at 10:56 am

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden. What a work of art, time and beauty. I felt like I was there in person to enjoy all it has to offer.
    Lisa

  26. # Cindy H.on 15 Jul 2008 at 12:16 pm

    The pictures of your flowers are gorgeous and so also is your poetic description of them!! It was lovely! TFS

  27. # Viv (VivLyn)on 15 Jul 2008 at 12:22 pm

    What gorgeous pictures! I bet it is such a peaceful setting among them!

  28. # Alexandra Hobsonon 15 Jul 2008 at 12:38 pm

    How beautiful - I want this to be MY garden!!! The deer have eaten all my plants and flowers and I am so very sad, any suggestions? These pics are AMAZING Leslie! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

  29. # Ellie Augustinon 15 Jul 2008 at 1:39 pm

    *SIGH* your words are so soothing as I look at your amazing flowers… I said it before I say it again Oh my gosh you make me want to go live in your garden! :) Thank you sooooo much for sharing your amazing and beautiful garden.. My little pot flower plants.. hmmm well lets not talk about them shall we.. :(

  30. # twinkson 15 Jul 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Lovely, lovely, lovely! TFS

  31. # Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather)on 16 Jul 2008 at 12:25 am

    What a wonderful way to start the day. Your photography is wonderful as well. Thank you so much for sharing.

  32. # deb millson 16 Jul 2008 at 7:45 am

    these photos are wonderful, leslie, and so is your writing. even though i’m not so great at leaving comments, i subscribe to and read all your posts. i wouldn’t want to miss one photo or word. i love your art and your garden. thanks for all the inspiration you’ve provided me with, time and time again. i’ve even braved it, and started my own blog, lol. hope your day is delightful!

  33. # Deborahon 16 Jul 2008 at 11:55 am

    I love seeing your garden pictures! It is just heavenly to me! Deb

  34. # Nicolaon 17 Jul 2008 at 8:35 am

    Your pictures are just beautiful. Thankyou so much for sharing them with us.

    Hugs
    Nic

  35. # GinaPon 17 Jul 2008 at 4:05 pm

    omg, these are INCREDIBLY beautiful! I simply HAVE to know what kind of camera are you using???? ginapcrafts@msn.com Thank you for sharing the gems in your garden and your amazing talents with us. We drink it in like wine.

  36. # Jaime B.on 18 Jul 2008 at 5:37 pm

    WOW… You make me want to grow flowers just so I can photograph them :) Very impressive!! thanks for sharing!

    Jaime

  37. # notimetostampon 25 Jul 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Your photos are amazing — you should be entering them in magazines — WOW!!! If I had a garden like that I would never leave!!!!

  38. # suenon 29 Jul 2008 at 4:40 am

    I love the flower photos, Leslie! I love all the wonderful colors, but you know, there’s just something so elegant about a white flower! I love taking flower photos, too! Something to enjoy on a bleak rainy or wintery day!

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