Inspiring pictures of landscapes and other beautiful places
Sometimes the best vacation plans have twists and turns. On a recent late summer trip to Maine, we planned for hiking and kayaking in the Maine mountains. A unexpected knee injury, however, dampened the[…] Continue reading →
I love roses, they are one of my most favorite flowers. When I was a little girl, our next door neighbor had an expansive rose garden. What a treat when Mrs. Ikenberry would[…] Continue reading →
Can you grow tea in Louisiana? Yes, we discovered that it is quite possible to commerically grow and harvest the leaves of tea plants and process them into retail tea products in this state.[…] Continue reading →
This summer we took a vacation to Aspen, Colorado. Other than adjusting to the high altitude, we had a great time. The scenery was beautiful, the air was dry and crisp and we had[…] Continue reading →
During this October, we took a trip to New England to visit family and tour the area to view the colorful fall foliage. And it didn’t disappoint us! The trees and shrubs in Massachusetts,[…] Continue reading →
Southern California is known for its sunshine and along with it comes sunsets. Since I have been living in California I have seen some pretty spectacular sunsets and have managed to take pictures of[…] Continue reading →
Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is one of the most classic plantation homes around. It dates from the early 1800’s and is built in the Greek Revival style. I’m sure that many years[…] Continue reading →
To survive harsh desert conditions plants must adapt resulting in some unique and fascinating plants. The Desert Garden in Balboa Park in San Diego, California was established at its current location in 1976. The[…] Continue reading →
Last summer at a family reunion we had in Waterloo, Iowa we visited the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. The gardens showcase beautiful flowers along with a variety of plants and trees. Just[…] Continue reading →
The Southwest United States with its canyons and rock formations offer some unique vistas. Erosion over the millennia has left majestic canyons and rock towers, columns, arches, ridges, walls, and pinnacles. This past Fall[…] Continue reading →
