Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

THE RAIN BRINGS, BY LEADA WOOD, TEXAS ARTIST

 
My Mom and Dad brought me this sign from one of their trips to Missouri, many years ago. It sure sums up how I feel about my garden! Here at Dragonfly farm in Texas we have been blessed with rain and cool, cloudy days...but I know the heat will be on eventually. I have been out capturing the moments with my camera so during the dog days of summer I can sit in my cool studio and paint. I wanted to share some of them with you.




Nothing as beautiful as our flag waving in the breeze. The symbol of our freedom, so many have given their lives for the privilege... and I am grateful.  This photo was from a trip to the hill country to see all the gorgeous wildflowers.






Feeling a little tropical around here with all the Hibiscus in full bloom.  Boot Man gave  them to me for Mother's Day! Flowers I can enjoy all summer long, they love the heat and bloom profusely.




The Petunias have loved the rain as well and are bigger than a bushel basket. The baby kittens love to hide under them.





The Herbs and garden have enjoyed the rain as well. You can see the garden has been calling me and taking my time away from painting and blogging...ah well, it's LIFE! I have been enjoying the time in the garden, while it is cool enough to do so. These photos are of some of my Herbs, Sage, Basil, and Dill. I grow others as well.




The Caterpillars have been plentiful on the Fennel...I grow it just for them. In turn I have lots of beautiful butterflies. As you can see from the photo they get pretty big!





Spring on Dragonfly Farm always brings baby kittens, one of my favorite things! I hope you have enjoyed my little tour of the farm and a peek into my life. Now you know what I have been up to...just in case you wondered. Have a wonderful week!

Every good and perfect gift is from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.   James 1:17

Monday, July 11, 2011

Summer is in full bloom at Dragonfly Farm


Summer is in full bloom
 Ahh  summer is in full bloom at Dragonfly farm! Even though there is a drought I am managing to keep things blooming, gotta have that beautiful color all around to inspire me and keep me happy! I saw the red dragonflies yesterday, they have returned. It was so dry I was afraid they might not make it this year. Our bird feeders have been hopping with Painted Buntings, Scarlet Tangiers, Cardnials, Sparrows, Dove and some I haven't figured out yet. The hummingbirds are flitting about as well. Life Is Good!