Tag Archives: flowers

Deck is ready – where’s the warm weather?

Posted on May 21, 2025 by jjspina

New England has had some ups and downs with the weather once again. We had a few days of warm weather but now we are in a slump once again with rain off and on and cooler temps. I’m sorry … Continue reading →

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Spring is bursting out all over!

Posted on May 1, 2025 by jjspina

I have been getting over a cold and now my husband is fighting one. We haven’t been outside much but I hope we will both be back to our old selves soon. I noticed the weather has been beautiful causing … Continue reading →

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Where has spring gone?

Posted on March 26, 2025 by jjspina

Just when New England was beginning to show signs of spring, spring has sprung and gone to sleep. We had one day recently that was in the high 50’s and low 60’s and the next few days in the 30’s … Continue reading →

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Tulips to brighten your day! A touch of spring!

Posted on March 6, 2025 by jjspina

My husband recently bought me some tulips from the supermarket. They had so many on display that I picked out two bunches. They are so lovely and bring spring into our house and brighten my day. I hope these tulips … Continue reading →

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My roses are still living! Robins are here?

Posted on February 24, 2025 by jjspina

The roses I received on February 14th are still living nine days after receipt. I can’t believe it! This is the longest I have ever had roses survive! I haven’t done anything different to them besides adding water every other … Continue reading →

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Before and after photos!

Posted on February 7, 2025 by jjspina

Do you love before and after photos? I do. I love shows that have before and after scenes like in home network shows. But these are too difficult to look at. Check them out! I had to share these shocking … Continue reading →

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Fall Beauty is all around us!

Posted on October 13, 2024 by jjspina

The leaves are quickly dropping from the trees causing me to snap more photos frantically. The weather is fresh, clean, crisp and clear as you can see by the sky in my photos. With the evening temps dropping into the … Continue reading →

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A Touch of fall and some flowers!

Posted on September 22, 2024 by jjspina

In between all the flowers that are still blooming I captured some trees showing their fall colors. We are still in between seasons right now with the warm weather back again during the day and cooler at night. Our flowers … 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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