Category Archives: flowers

Flowers, Flowers and more Flowers!

Posted on August 25, 2023 by jjspina

I love sharing my flowers on the deck and in and around our yard. The Rose of Sharon bushes are doing beautifully! They were late starting because of all the rain we had in June and July but now they … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon bushes are finally flowering!

Posted on August 7, 2023 by jjspina

This summer has been hot and wet with more rain than sun. Plants and flowers are not doing as well as in previous years. By this time last year we had many more buds and blossoms. Here are some photos … Continue reading →

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Vegetables and Flowers are doing well in all this rain!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by jjspina

I was surprised that our flowers and vegetables weren’t flooded out yet with all the rain we have been having. Looks like they love the rain more than I do. Here are some photos of our tomatoes, zucchini and flowers … Continue reading →

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Sharing some flowers in all this rain!

Posted on June 24, 2023 by jjspina

It’s raining again today! My anniversary flowers are still living and blossoming. Here are some photos to cheer you up in case you are in a rainy time like we are in New England. I hope these flowers will brighten … Continue reading →

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Rainy day weather doesn’t get me down! More flowers to plant!

Posted on June 15, 2023 by jjspina

The past week has seen plenty of rainy weather and cooler temps than should be here in June. This didn’t stop my husband from planting more flowers in our circle which he said he was not going to do. Sigh! … Continue reading →

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Flowers are beginning to bloom and summer is almost here!

Posted on June 5, 2023 by jjspina

Since we returned from our vacation, I’ve noticed that the trees are fully dressed in their greenery and some of the flowers are sprouting. Everything looks beautiful and so green! My husband didn’t waste any time purchasing and planting flowers … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter and Passover! What are you Thankful for this year?

Posted on April 8, 2023 by jjspina

I pray for all who need something in their lives to make them complete. I pray daily for everything that I am blessed with and hope that I am deserving. THANK YOU, GOD. What are you thankful for? Here are … Continue reading →

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Hottest Summer on Record for New Hampshire! Even the birds are feeling the heat!

Posted on August 12, 2022 by jjspina

This summer has been so hot that we can’t even go out on our deck to eat dinner like we always have done in past summers. We have had some torrential rain from time to time but because it is … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Flowers and Flowers Everywhere!

Posted on July 27, 2022 by jjspina

The summer weather lately has been hot, humid and oppressive. We recently had a severe thunderstorm with torrential rain that cooled it off a little. Before this I snapped some of our flowers. Our 17 Rose of Sharon bushes are … Continue reading →

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A Warm spring walk around the neighborhood!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by jjspina

I love taking a look around the yard and the neighborhood and snapping photos of all the beauty around us. On this warm spring day my husband and I took a walk around our neighborhood. Before I began our walk, … Continue reading →

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