Architectural Elements in A Garden

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It would be hard not to think of this as an outdoor cathedral. I went on an English buying trip for architectural artifacts with friends years ago and saw all of these items offered for sale.

Yorkshire Dales - Delightful England

Could anything be more beautiful? Meandering stone walls, fields of yellow flowers, green pastures and stone cottages. via 

A Gerdener's Perfection

I would never be able to have anything this perfect without a full-time gardener. Real gardeners are hard to find that can work alone without supervision. via

Beautiful Rice Fields

Small reflection on rice field by Yongyot_Therdthai Larger version of this incredible photo here.

Beautiful, Bountiful Yellow Roses

These roses are breathtaking, aren't they? via

So Serenely Beautiful

Isn't this a lovely spot? It is very soothing, isn't it?

Lovely Landscape with Wildflowers

Isn't this absolutely beautiful? Love it! via

Estate: Bilbury Gloucestershire England

I've been there but didn't see this house in Bibury, Gloucestershire, England via

Wonderful Willow Arbor

Woven Wattle fence and Willow Arbor by Katherine Roper Garden Design. More photos here.

Great Garden Entrance

I love this fence and garden gate. Do want to see the rest, don't you? via

Watch the seasons change

OK. I am really into spring going into summer now that I have finally finished the entire back of my property including cleaning up all the debris from fall and winter. It looks fabulous too. Winter is now just a faint memory! I can't believe next weekend will commemorate Memorial Day. Where did May go? via

I got up way too early this morning when the sun was shining on the tree tops. This is the view from my bathroom window. Enjoy what's left of the weekend. xo

First Mowing at My Cottage

I mowed yesterday and the day before to beat the storms today. I still have to deal with the bare spots where three trees came down. The stumps have been ground down, thankfully. The bare spot closest to the house is where there was an underground hornets nest. I think I'll get some pieces of sod instead of planting grass seed. We'll see.

Just in the nick of time too! It rained all day. Have a great weekend.

Blairsden: Peapack-Gladstone NJ Mansion in May 2014

It was a beautiful day yesterday, perfect for touring this grand mansion to benefit two important medical causes for children at Morristown Medical Center. Online tour and more here. my photo

Great Swamp Stream Yesterday

I took this photo yesterday in the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge not far from my house. It was one of the best winter days ever! Today is gray and overcast as we await more snow. Say it isn't so. I don't think it will be a significant snowfall, fingers crossed. I don't think I have much more shoveling in me. See you later. xo

Serene in Green

Here I am again, featuring my love of no color plantings, save green and white. It works so well here with the green shutters, doesn't it? This home must have the most amazing views from each and every window because it appears to be on the highest point. I love the idea of closing the shutters instead of drawing the draperies to darken a room. via

A fabulous cottage

So simple and surrounded by green. Love!

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Delightful Cottage on the Water

Lovely setting, beautifully landscaped. Don't you wish we could go inside?

Steven Gambrel, designer.

Spectacular Fall: Stourhead House Wiltshire England

Stourhead landscape garden in Wiltshire. Britain is enjoying one of the best autumn displays for years, due in part to a long, dry spring and wet, cool summer. via The Guardian This photo was entitled: Gold Leaf.

Lovely Reflection

I've been looking at old photos saved on my laptop. This picture within a picture is wonderful. Source unknown. 

A Great Place to Sit and Enjoy Fall

I have never turned on my heat in September but I was tempted to break my rule this morning. Wouldn't this be a great place to sit and enjoy watching the fall colors come and go? via