Okay, on with the pics! When I got home from work the other day, the weather was so gorgeous, I just had to spend some time outside! It is still spring here in Minnesota....my favorite time of the year! We've had quite a bit of rain, so everything is very green! I love seeing all the colors against the beautiful blue sky! Here are just a few things in my yard and gardens that I'm getting excited about.
First is my pansies and violas! Love these so much! The purple one has a soft velvety look! Not sure what the little white spots are, but I do have a neighbor doing lots of sanding lately...hmmm?
Next up is an all time fave! My peonies!! They are getting ready to just burst open! Some of the blooms end up being huge every year! Can't wait to share THOSE photos with you!
This next photo is of my chives in the vegetable garden. I don't know why, but I love the little flowers that this plant produces! They look fabulous when cut and added to a bouquet! My hubby loves to cook and adds the chives to many dishes!
And now for the answer to what my son found, hanging on the side of the house. It was this big beauty! His wings really were shut at first. I wanted to see the beauty of them, so I touched him softly, and he opened them a bit. I'm not sure what kind of moth it is, but believe me, it was very large! Its wing span was about 5 or 6 inches across!
I noticed after taking the first picture, that there were some more amazing markings, peeking out, on his bottom wings, so I gave him a gentle nudge and he fluttered down to the sidewalk, with wings spread out, to show me the rest of his beauty! Isn't he neat?!
And Lin, I'm sooo glad it wasn't a bat!!
Slow down sometime today, and find something beautiful to enjoy! :)
20 comments:
Gorgeous Barb...LOVE the Card and your Flowers...Wow!!! Congrats on your HA win!! Hugs!
Wonderful card Barb, so nice and vibrant and as always love your colouing. Also congrats on your win, so very deserving, enjoy your smiling day.
Thanks for sharing the photos of your garden and the butterfly.
I like your card, Barb, and would leave it as is.....that little touch of blue around the edges really makes it special.
And I'm so glad you're posting your garden pictures! I'm a pansy lover too, and they are so sweet. Your peonies are looking good! I have 3 different colors, transplants from a neighbor, and they are about to open, too, especially if we get that promised warmer weather.
That moth is amazing! Look at his antennae! You got some great pictures! I'm so glad it wasn't a bat, too :)
Lastly, congratulations on your Fab Five win over at the Hero Blog! So, so, pleased for you!! Don't forget to get the blinkie and display it here!
Beautiful card, Barb... and a beautiful garden too!
I really like this card! I think it's pretty! Love your pansies, wow! So beautiful! And congrats on winning the HA challenge! Was so thrilled to see your name and card on the blog. You did an excellent job on the card! Also, thanks for the sweet comments you left on my blog. I so appreciate them Barb!
you card is beautiful just as it and I loved the walk around your yard....oh my what a huge moth....big hugs kath xxx....big congrats on your Fab 5 win and have great fun choosing your prize.
I think the card is very pretty too! I like the different layers of sunflowers.
Beautiful flowers - I can't wait to see the pictures of the peonies when they open! I googled for moths, and it looks like this one must be a Giant Silkmoth. Pretty cool, check out this link to look at it's caterpillar form - I thought it was pretty amazing :)
http://www.cirrusimage.com/polyphemus_moth.htm
I'll add to everyone else in congratulating you on your HA win. It was another beautiful card, as usual from you! :D
I like the colours together Barb. Your garden looks lovely and your visitor is stunning. It looks so pretty and you were lucky to get such great photos of it.
Congrats on your Fab 5 win. Stunning card.
a big thanks also for your lovely comments on my Flickr photos. Much appreciated
Barb, congratulations on your Hero Arts win. I am very happy for you. Your card is beautiful and so are your flowers in your garden. Looking forward to seeing more of your cards.
Love this post Barb, I think your card is lovely but it is nice to know that someone else has second thoughts about their creations. Your garden is amazing, such beauty you have growing there. How wonderful too that you appreciate even the beauty of a moth's wings, I think that makes you pretty special...thanks for sharing the amazing photos.
Congrats on your Hero Arts win, your card was so deserving of the recognition!
bless you,
nancy
beautiful card and i enjoyed the walk around your garden too!
i just added myself as a follower (thanks for doing the same for my blog). thank you for your lovely comments.
Your yard is just lovely Barb! Your cards isn't so bad, either!
Beautiful card Barb! Thanks for the walk through your gorgeous garden! Love those flowers! That little moth was so cute :)
Gorgeous card Barb and I enjoyed the beautiful walk around your garden! I love pansies and peonies so much! Wow what an amazing moth - he'd make a great design for a stamp!
Heather Maria
Gorgeous card and I love all your pics!! that is one big moth!! he looks like a butterfly! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) thanks for the sweet compliment on my blog! your too kind!!
Love your garden!!! wow, those pansies are so pretty:-) and love the photography!
Gorgeous card and love the pictures of your beautiful backyard.
Love seeing your gorgeous gardening and your awesome sunflower card! The card is so soft and pretty- and it has my favorite flowers-- definitely a "show stopper" in my book! :)
Thanks for visiting me this Sunday! I am a bit behind I see, have been really enjoying the glue book process :)
Beautiful flowers but the moth intrigues me - I would love to have seen it, just beautiful.
I love yellow and love this card! Love all the photos you showcase here!
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