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Random Musings A daylily (and other things) flower bed going crazy. A Monarch Butterfly sampling the nectar from the hosta flowers.
This week in central Illinois has been a gardener's gift: No rain or storms, mild summer days, little wind, sun and cotton clouds - it's what we all want all summer long. Yes, I know we can focus on the insects and weeds but why waste this beautiful week being negative?
If you don't have your own beautiful yard or flowers, take a walk or drive and borrow the pleasure from neighbors. Even a roadside wildflower makes a beautiful bouquet.
“Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas.”
~ Elizabeth Murray
A side note: The Galva Arts Council's 4th of July photo show/contest will be this weekend. Check out the local paper or the GAC website for details. There are always beautiful pictures, many featuring things in nature.
Posted by Diane Gibson at 11:10 PM Labels: GAC Photo Shoot #184


