botanical beauty

 

 

 

The last photos from summer. I took these at our local botanical garden. I wanted to see the

new living wall (top photo) and it was amazing!

The flower that really caught my eye was that gorgeous camelot cream foxglove. I mean wow...

I must plant some of my own someday. I hear they attract fairies! ;)

 

xo laney

 

pretty ladies

 

 

 

On a recent hike at Tanyard Creek I got to photograph some beautiful butterflies. The first one is a

Albino Female Orange Sulphur and the other a Gray Hairstreak. Both were gorgeous and I was beyond excited to spot them. There is nothing better than starting my day with a walk and my camera. You never know what you will see. This has been a great summer for photography with all the much needed rain we have had. I'm going to miss summer when she goes.

 

xo laney

poppy and the bee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One early morning in June, I was lucky to get to share a rain soaked poppy patch with the bees. I sat

for hours watching them buzz all around me happily working away. Something about the gentle sound of their buzzing from flower to flower is so calming to me.

 

I hope to someday have my own flower gardens and maybe even a hive or two of bees. I want to make my property pollinator friendly. Lots of flowers and sweets for the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. I will give them what they want and I will get their company in return.

 

Sadly, the sweet little pollinators are in trouble. We can all help by creating more habitats and NOT using any pesticides! Please check out the links below for more info on saving our pollinators.

 

10 simple things YOU can do!

 

Sign this petition!

 

If you want to watch a beautiful nature documentary about our pollinators check out Wings of Life.

It's STUNNING and narrated by Meryl Streep.

xo laney

 

 

 

 

 

 

just like heaven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This lilac bush belongs to my elderly neighbors, but I like to think it's mine. I'm not sure they

love it like I do. Every spring I check daily to see if it is blossoming, so I can take in it's sweet aroma.

It's by far my favorite smell on this beautiful earth. I hope to plant a few lilac bushes of my own

when we move to the country someday. Any tips on planting and caring for them?

 

xo laney

 

hens and chicks

These photos were taken at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.

I work just down the road from them so when there is a cloudy day in the forecast I always bring

my camera with me to work and head over there on my lunch break.

It's a peaceful place to take a break for sure.

garden city

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted on my lil' blog. I have lots to share, but not a lot of time

to work at the computer. Hopefully things will slow down soon. Anyway...these were taken at Garden City. It's one of favorite places to visit on my days off. The greenhouse is so peaceful. You may remember THIS post from there last year. It was my first blog post! Hey...I have a blogger anniversary coming up! I may have to do a print giveaway. Sooo cliche', but I've never done one.

Oh...I almost forgot to mention that I joined Instagram. I got my first iphone last week.

I LOVE it! I will never go back to droid...NEVER! It's pretty cool having a good camera with me at all times. If you would like you can follow me over there.

xo Laney