Friday, June 25, 2010

Happy
Take Your Dog to Work Day!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

A Trio of Colors (Hydrangea)

The colors of flowers in some species of hydrangeas are based
 on the conditions of the soil in which they are growing. 
Blue flowers are the result of acidic soil. 
Neutral soils may result in very pale cream flowers.
Pink or purple flowers are found in alkaline soils.
Some flowers have multiple colors...
like the one shown above from my Mom's hydrangea bush.
Carole
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Hydrangeas In Bloom

The hydrangea bush at my Mom's house is in bloom and it is spectacular!


These are lovely blue-colored blooms!
Each bloom is perfectly amazing!

Carole
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Monday, June 21, 2010

Mushrooms

These mushrooms are growing on a tree.
They almost look like they came from another planet!

Carole

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Bunny in the Garden

I got a photo of the little fellow that has been living in the garden. 
Just born this year...he (or she) is no longer a baby, but an adolescent bunny rabbit!

Carole

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Daylily

The Daylily bloomed for the first time.
I am pleasantly surprised by the result!

Carole
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Monday, June 14, 2010

More Animal Rescue Messages from the USPS

In addition to their "Adopt a Shelter Pet" Stamps featured in our earlier blog, the USPS is also using a special mark with the Animal Rescue theme.

This special mark (used as the cancelation mark on items being mailed) features a dog and cat along with the words "Animal Rescue."

Two paws up to the USPS for continuing to promote the message of adopting shelter pets!

Carole

Friday, June 11, 2010

The Pond in the Woods (Part 5)


These fabulous water liles are just beautiful!

What a peaceful and serene place.

As I turn to leave, I look back over my shoulder
and see someone waching me.
Almost looks like he is smiling!
Goodbye, Frogs! See you soon! :-)
Carole
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Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Pond in the Woods (Part 4)

The frogs! They are everywhere!
Here is one big fellow!





There are 2 frogs in this picture!

They must be having a great time in this pond!
I feel like Kermit the Frog should appear at any moment!
(To be continued in tomorrow's blog...)

Carole
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Pond in the Woods (Part 3)

The first things I see moving are the mallard ducks.

Two male mallard ducks...swimming and "duck"ing
their heads underwater to find food.

I also see a turtle with his head just above the water...
He sees me, too, and quickly submerges!

I hear the frogs...where are they?

(To be continued in tomorrow's blog...)
Carole
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The Pond in the Woods (Part 2)

I have reached the pond...
What a peaceful place.


 
The beautiful trees surrounding the pond are reflected in the water.

I hear the bull frogs...can I actually locate any?
(To be continued in tomorrow's blog...)
Carole
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Monday, June 7, 2010

A Walk in the Woods

On a nice June day, I went for a walk in the woods near my house. My destination is the pond. There were some beautiful scenes along the way, so I stopped to take a few photos.

These white flowers are just lovely.

The tiger lilies are so vibrant!

I am almost to the pond...I can hear the bull frogs! (To be continued in tomorrow's blog...)
 
Carole
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Friday, June 4, 2010

Update on the Fish Pond

After the new liner was put in the fish pond (see previous blog)
various aquatic plants were added to the pond.

This blooming water hyacinth is enjoying its new home.

Carole
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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010