Category Archives: flowers

Summer is almost gone! Photo surprise!

Posted on September 15, 2024 by jjspina

I keep wondering where summer went. We had so much hot weather and then rain that I feel I didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy our deck. I did take more photos of the flowers before they disappear … Continue reading →

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Flowers to brighten your day and some birds too!

Posted on August 16, 2024 by jjspina

Does summer seem like it is going by too fast? We haven’t enjoyed our back deck much this year with all the severe heat and then rain. We did get out there yesterday with neighbors and will again this weekend … Continue reading →

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Flowers to cheer you!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by jjspina

I promised recently that I would share more photos of all the Rose of Sharon bushes we have more than 18 at this writing. They keep spreading each time we plant another one more sprout up all around it. Each … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon Bushes are blooming!

Posted on July 26, 2024 by jjspina

I stepped outside today after the rain subsided for a couple of hours. The grass was already dry as I walked around our yard to look at the Rose of Sharon bushes. Some of the bushes are prolific with blossoms … Continue reading →

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Summer heat – flowers are loving it – me not so much!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by jjspina

This summer has brought intense heat in the 90’s for the month of July. We are in a heat wave!! I like the summer but not this much heat! My idea of a perfect summer is days in the 80’s … Continue reading →

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Everything is greening up!

Posted on June 7, 2024 by jjspina

Now that the weather is getting warmer all the time with plenty of rain in between, everything is greening up beautifully. I snapped a photo of the pond in the backyard. It looks so green and lush. The birds and … Continue reading →

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Flowers are blooming!

Posted on May 27, 2024 by jjspina

Our weather in New England has been beautiful even though we have had bouts of rain from time to time. Well this rain has done its job by helping the flowers grow. Here are some photos I snapped today of … Continue reading →

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Deck is all set for enjoying!

Posted on May 18, 2024 by jjspina

My husband put together the furniture on the back deck in preparation for outdoor dining. But with all the pollen and tree spores it is not comfortable for allergies. It looks beautiful though and we do enjoy sitting outside with … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day 2024!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by jjspina

I’ve already shared my Mother’s Day from 2023. Today I am sharing my Mother’s Day from 2024. My daughter and granddaughter came to visit me on Saturday with a lovely bouquet of flowers, dragonfly earrings and a beautiful card! My … Continue reading →

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A spring walk around the neighborhood!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by jjspina

The weather is getting better but still cool but nice to take a walk around the neighborhood. This week I have been dog-sitting my daughter’s labradoodle. She is the sweetest dog and having her forced me to get out and … Continue reading →

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