Tag Archives: summertime

Flowers to brighten your day!

Posted on July 23, 2025 by jjspina

Some friends visited us recently and brought these beautiful flowers. They brightened up my kitchen and me! I hope they do the same for you? I plan to keep the seeds and spread them around and feed the birds too. … 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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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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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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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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Rose of Sharon are Gorgeous!

Posted on August 7, 2022 by jjspina

I look forward each year to the blooming of our 17 Rose of Sharon bushes all around our house. They are absolutely the most beautiful sight each year. Many of our neighbors walk by to gaze at them especially when … 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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