Gardening with Soule

                  ~”Fiery colors begin their yearly conquest of the hills, propelled by the autumn winds. Fall is the artist. ” ~unknown      VISIT WORDLESS WEDNESDAY  TOO!                                   

The view of the park that is across the street from my house was magnificent yesterday during sunset.   The trees were glowing with the reflecting light of the sun.  The setting sun made the shadows  long and deep. It was  pretty, but pictures can’t do it justice.       ~October’s poplars are flaming torches lighting [...]

These trees were so bright red in the sun.   They were breathtaking and more beautiful than a camera can show. “Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees.” ~Faith Baldwin

“No Spring nor Summer Beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one Autumnal face.” -   John Donne         

   Sunsets happen DAILY, which is this week’s subject for Photohunter.  ~ Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents and they are not going to become rich and they will never have any bank balance.  Look at the flowers – for no reason.  It is simply [...]

We had our first “real” snow today.  It was only about an inch or two that took most of the day to accumulate but it was so pretty I couldn’t resist a walk at dusk.   Everything seemed bluish as the light faded and the park lights came on across the street from my house.  Some kids [...]

I have the outdoors decorated and ready …  and because we love the scent and feel of a real Christmas tree, we went and cut one down, put it up and decorated it too!       We have all been given advice on the many ways to take care of  Christmas trees, so if you are like me  you will probably be surprised how [...]

Couldn’t resist this shot.  The sun caught the web just perfectly.  It was a bit over my head but I was still able to capture it. I am amazed at how talented a simple spider is.   The work was so intricate and perfect yet strong enough to stand the wind and weight of the spider.  Kinda [...]

                 “October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came – The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.“         “October’s Party“~ George Cooper       It is difficult to realize how great [...]