Thursday, March 11, 2010

Early Morning Gardens - Just before a Texas Thunderstorm!


This morning I went on another walk about the gardens and I noticed more plants are starting their Spring growth. I grabbed my camera and started snapping pictures right and left, the lighting was perfect and I was happy!

Then I noticed the wind picking up...I looked to the west...yep a storm was on its way. Within 15 minutes the wind was blowing, it thundered, rain started, next came pea to penny sized hail, then more rain...about 45 minutes later...we had bright sunny skies!

Go figure...there's an old Texas saying, "If you don't like the weather stick around a few minutes and it'll change." Well, it certainly did this morning!

The collage is from this morning...prior to the storm.

Row 1- left to right: succulent plant,yarrow, wood violets

Row 2- left to right: thrift/irises/mossy rock, daffodils, day lilies & strawberry plants

Row 3- left to right: black-eyed-Susan's,Shasta daisy, thrift

We'll watch these plants throughout their growing cycle as some will astound you with their beauty!

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Y'all, you've just got to go to Delightful Clutter by Rose! See what she was able to do with a photo of one of my necklaces! So sweet and SOOOOOOO talented! I am in awe...and touched by her dear heart and divinely gifted talent! Thank you Dear Sweet Rose!

6 comments:

  1. Sandy, the light is usually so nice, just before a storm.
    Am so anxious to watch their progress....be sure to keep us posted.
    We are starting to see things come up too..it is wonderful..SPRING IS HERE I do believe.

    Are you in "Tornado Alley" up there ? Don't like hail.


    Rose

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  2. I love yarrow, and the Shasta daisy, which I have as well.One year I had yellow yarrow looked to much like goldenrod so I bought a gorgeous red yarrow.I love that.

    The weather sounds a bit like here its been known to ruin picnics and outdoor events doing that LOL.Enjoy the day Sandy!~~Becky

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  3. Sandy,
    I love your spring mosaic! In our garden the lambs ear is coming out, I even see a tiny sprig of hydrangea! you are so right about Texas weather. We have such extremes here. Hail the size of baseballs, rain that will flood a place, heat like the blazes, Ohh I hate the Texas heat! I'm going over to see what Rose has done with your art. She's a very talented & funny lady. Have a great day. Lisa

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  4. HI SANDY, I'M HAPPY THAT YOU VISITED MY BLOG AND LEFT A MESSAGE! IT HELPS WHEN VISITORS DO THAT SO THAT I CAN IN TURN ENJOY THEIR BLOGS.

    I'M GLAD SPRING IS BEGINNING IN SOME AREAS OF THE COUNTRY. IT WILL BE A FEW WEEKS YET, HERE IN THE MIDWEST. LOVED YOUR PLANT PICTURES!

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  5. Beautiful! Lucky you got up early enough not to miss it all!

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  6. Must be really great to walk outside in the early early morning. To see nature awaking .... the sounds, scents... every season some others...
    Pretty pictures, as always, sweet Sandy!
    Wishing you a wonderful whimsical weekend. i'm of to follow your link.... xo

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