My Garden - Iris Bees

 

I have some lovely purple Irises

planted in a long row

along the driveway...

 

 

...and they always amaze me

when I see them in full bloom.

 

 

Whenever the sun comes out

(which hasn't been often lately)

the bees are very busy...

 

 

...bustling from flower to flower...

 

 

...and humming as they work.

: )

 

Linked to
A Stroll Through Life - http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/05/166th-inspire-me-tuesday.html
Tuesdays At Our home - http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.ca/2013/05/tuesdays-at-our-home-12.html
Tuesday Garden Party - http://www.anoregoncottage.com/

Barn- Quick Stop

 

I wanted to take a photo of this barn each time I drove by...

It has rustic charm

and appears more dilapidated each time

I see it... 

 

...so this morning I took a few really quick shots

through the side window with my point and shoot...

 

...because the road is a busy one

and, as you can see in the mirror,

more traffic is coming.

Hurry, quick!

: )

 

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Tractor View

 

Taken a few weeks ago,

I grabbed my camera

and shot a quick photo out of the car window...

 

...as the tractor lined up

with Mt. Cheam in the background.

Of course, I didn't notice

the beautiful telephone line in the center of the photo.  : )

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Linked to
http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=10232

My Garden - Gold

(Tradescantia )

 

Adding gold to my periennial garden

is Spiderwort "Blue and Gold"

 

...adding light and cheer,

 even on a cloudy day

 

Linked to

http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2013/05/home-and-garden-thursday-25.html

Cottage Garden Party http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.ca/

Be Inspired - http://www.commonground-do.com/

My Garden - Charming Chives

 

Close to the door of my dwelling

I have a small clump of chives

nestled in my Perennial garden.. 

 

...so I can quickly run outside to snip off

a few fresh stems to spice up my salads...

 

Not only are the flowers charming,

they are edible as well.  : )

 

Don't you think they make a great addition to my garden?

 

 

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http://www.tootsietime.com/2013/05/fertilizer-friday-flaunt-your-flowers_23.html
http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/share-your-cup-thursday-59.html
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/05/165th-inspire-me-tuesday.html
http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.ca/
http://www.anoregoncottage.com/2013/05/ideas-from-greek-gardens/

Trail Race and Alouette Lake

 

 

Last week Saturday we took part

 in a 14 km trail race in

Golden Ears Provincial Park.

 

 

 

The race begins along the lakeshore

 and then up into the trees and onto the hiking trails.

The scenery of  Alouette lake

is breathtaking each time we visit there.

 

The beaches were peaceful 

and will be empty until summer...

 

.....and the water was quiet and still.

 

 

The BC Hydro Alouette Dam

at the mouth of the lake.

My Garden - Transport

 

When I see a Japanese Maple (Bloodgood) on as a $20 special

at the local Garden Center,

 I can not resist...

...I can't let such a good deal pass me by,

even though I only have a little Escape.

 

 

A kindly lady walked by, stopped and asked in amazement...

"Can you fit all that in?"

 

Oh, I have done this numerous times...

with leaves waving gently in the passenger seat

 as I drive home.

 

 

...And there she is,

safely home!

Mission accomplished.

(Notice the other red maples in my yard : ))

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http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2013/05/party-junk-187-a-link-party.html
http://www.tootsietime.com/2013/05/fertilizer-friday-flaunt-your-flowers_16.html
http://blog.bernideens.com/2013/05/arranging-and-rearranging-for-open-house.html
Be Inspired - http://www.commonground-do.com/
Simple and Sweet Fridays - http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/

My Garden - Delightful Scilla

 

A big thank you to Jann Olson for

featuring my garden post  (here) 

on Share your Cup Thursday

http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/share-your-cup-thursday-58.html

 

 

 

 

(Scilla)

 

 

The late spring bulbs are flourishing in my garden...

(Star of Bethlehem)

 

 

...adding a splash of colour

beside the spring blooming perennials

 

(Scilla)

 

...have to love them!

 

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Home and Garden Thursday -  http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Cottage Garden party - http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.ca/
Share Your Cup Thursday - http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/
http://www.ourfifthhouse.com/2013/05/outdoor-extravaganza-plants-flowers.html?

Barn - Old and Rustic

 

Some more photos taken a few weeks ago...

...of a very old and rustic barn.

linked to
Barn Charm  -  http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.ca/

My Garden - Delicious Scents

 

The lovely weather has

produced an incredible growth in my

perennials...

 

The Creeping Phlox is flourishing...

 

 

...and the Lilac bush is  wafting it's scent

through out the garden.

 

Can you smell them?  : )

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Simple & Sweet Fridays - http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/
Fertilizer Friday - http://www.tootsietime.com/
Be Inspired - http://www.commonground-do.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday - http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/
Home and Garden Thursday - http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
Cottage Garden Party - http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.ca/

First Crop - Haylage

 

It has been a beautiful, summery week for the dairy farmers,

...perfect for making haylage ,

which does not need to be as dry as hay bales.

 

As you can see, the front wagon is almost full..

and the next wagon is driving in behind, waiting for it's turn,

...very efficient. 

 

...Another farmer uses a silage truck,

which is much quicker

when travelling a greater distance to the farm yard.

:   )

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http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=10186

Barn - Barns and Windrows

 

The weather is hot and summerlike and hazy...

...and you can see the hay windrows in the fields...

 

 

 

...of this 1950's farm which once was used as a movie set...

(All but the second house is original)

 

 

 

 

 

...and Mt. Baker, in Washington,

 is just peaking over mountain.  : )

Linked to
Barn Charm - http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.ca/

Curvy Lake Road

 

I love this little piece of curvy road

alongside the lake...

This photo taken a couple of weeks ago

when most of the road was in the shade,

...but the morning sun highlighted

the distant trees.

 

 

 

These two photos were taken a couple of days ago...

 

...see how much greener it is this week.  : )

Linked to
The View From Here - http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=10174

My Garden - Views..

 

(Tiarella - Foam Flower)

 

Views in my garden...

 

 

We have been promised summer weather for the week...

...can't wait to putter in my garden.  : )

Linked to
Make It Pretty Monday - http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/
Home and Garden Thursday - http://www.adelightsomelife.com
Inspiration Thursday - http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.ca/
Fertilizer Friday - http://www.tootsietime.com/
Be Inspired -   http://www.commonground-do.com/

Canadian Geese

 

The Canadian geese have the entire beach to themselves...

 

..which they grudgingly share it with me...

...as long as I do not get too close.   : )

 

Do you see the one on the dock?

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http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.ca/2013/04/51-outdoor-wednesday-225.html