strawberries

when i was a little girl, i ate so many strawberries, that i broke out in hives. 

nowadays, i limit my consumption... but it's very difficult.

it was a perfect day to go to the strawberry patch. before i knew it, i had picked over 10 lbs.

a perfect amount to make jam + a couple of extra quarts to give away.

a summery day in the garden of enchantment

i love the haphazardness of this garden. reminds me of my life.

monoliths 

compost

enchanted euphorbia

yay for Spring! we have three varieties of euphorbia right now!

sure, they can sure be smelly- ok stinky- but i love their alien nature!

just two of the three...

still waiting for the other to bloom- a purple leaf variety!

refreshed & inspired

i had a wonderful afternoon at this beautiful garden. 

it was a most beautiful, warm spring day! The property also has an 18th century cabin, just breathtaking... an artist's dream space!

a thoughtful bench

a tropical retreat! complete with bromeliads, and tree frogs!

a fence created from the previous season's ornamental grasses