Celebrating Earth Day with Orchids.

Illustrious orchid, harbinger of spring, 

Your spectacular beauty sings! 

A tonic to my eyes, a spiritual lift 

Is your communication to me. 


Refurbished old items in the spirit of reuse/recycle.

Over the years I have collected garden paraphernalia but eventually the weather takes it toll on everything. Things get broken and colors fade. It is at this point these items usually get discarded. Well, I decided, not this time!

I went down to the lilypond, and I was in for a big, creepy surprise!

Beautiful lilies, but look again! Wow!

Daisy! In pics and words.

DAES EAGE. Daes eage quietly unfurls its rays at dawn. Peace and elation, it brings to all. Even in distress, it makes one smile, No wonder! Its fame is far and wide.   Found in every jubilant colour, but blue. Symbolic of joy, not moods. It is spread far and wide across all terrains, From...

Recycled Art Canvas.

1. One old canvas to which a new drawing is added. 2. Fresh oil paint. 3. The painting begins! I have a few old paintings that I never liked, so instead of throwing them in the trash, I am recycling them. Canvasses are expensive, so if one can recycle, why not? The original painting was...

Once Upon A Leaf

I am in awe of leaves. They are perfect for abstract photography. I'm usually thinking 'leaf planet' when I photograph them. Hence, the poem, 'Once Upon a Leaf'. ONCE UPON A LEAF. How curious can I possibly be?   To envision a day upon a leaf. A Tom Thumb I would need to be! To...

Garden Sketchbook

[This post contains 4 images.] I was given a Moleskine sketchbook as a gift and needless to say, I was thrilled as I find sketchbook art fascinating. It opens up endless possibilities and the art is spontaneous. Even errors (within reason) can be overlooked. The page size of the book is only 13cm x 21cm!...

Slithering Snakes!

Spotted bush snakes are regular visitors to my garden.  I am not a snake lover, but these snakes are quite harmless. If I was ever asked what my favorite snake is, I would say the spotted bush snake.  They are slender snakes, and reach a length of one metre. They hunt gecko and frogs and...