Category Archives: Summer

A few more summer flowers to cheer you!

Posted on September 9, 2023 by jjspina

Summer is quickly waning even though our weather is in the 90’s at present. Flowers are doing well and looking quite happy in this warm weather. It certainly doesn’t seem like summer is leaving yet. We are supposed to have … Continue reading →

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Do you ever feel lazy?

Posted on September 2, 2023 by jjspina

Today is that lazy kind of late summer day for me. I know I should be working on my WIP but I have been at it a few hours every day lately. I think I need a break. Well, here … Continue reading →

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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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New Additions to the Fish Tank and Visitors to our Yard!

Posted on August 22, 2023 by jjspina

We have had a lot of problems with red algae once again so we added two Goby fish that are bottom feeders and good at cleaning up the tank. Here are several photos of them getting acclimated to their new … Continue reading →

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Summer is almost gone but the Rose of Sharon Bushes are Thriving!

Posted on September 11, 2022 by jjspina

I have been sharing our gorgeous Rose of Sharon bushes with you every year as they blossom. This year they have been most prolific. I guess they love the hot and dry weather we have had. Here are some recent … Continue reading →

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Summer is flying by! We are in a serious drought!

Posted on August 19, 2022 by jjspina

I can’t believe it is past the middle of August! Children will be going to school soon or are already there – colleges especially. I hope you have had a wonderful summer and are still enjoying the last vestiges of … Continue reading →

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More Flowers Blooming to share!

Posted on August 3, 2022 by jjspina

With 17 Rose of Sharon bushes around our yard it is quite beautiful to see. I wanted to share more of them with you as they continue to bloom. They lift my spirits and warm my heart each day I … Continue reading →

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Summer is rapidly leaving us behind! Flowers will be gone soon too!

Posted on September 7, 2021 by jjspina

I have been snapping photos of flowers all summer but now they are rapidly drying up. It’s sad to see them turning brown and shriveling up no matter how much we water them. It’s now time to say ‘goodbye.’ This … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers to enjoy!

Posted on August 18, 2021 by jjspina

I love sharing my photos of all our flowers especially in August. This is when our 18 Rose of Sharon Bushes are in bloom. I recently did a post about them but I had to share some new photos. I … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers in Bloom!

Posted on August 8, 2021 by jjspina

I love sharing my flowers when they are in bloom. This year has been a strange summer so far – lots of rain, heat and then cooler temps. We haven’t had much time to go out and sit and enjoy … Continue reading →

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