Love Those Dames

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Gardens • Tagged Dame's Rockets, flower, Ontario, photography, pink, purple, spring, wildflower • Leave a comment

A member of the mustard family never looked so good!

Fushia Pinks

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Flowers • Tagged annual, delicate, fushia, garden, hanging, petals, photography, pink, plant, stamens • 6 Comments

So many shades of pink in one flower that’s living up to its name.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Gardens • Tagged boughs, branches, elegant, Flowers, lacy, photography, white • 3 Comments

Romantic, old fashioned Bridalwreath Spirea brightens up the garden.

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Nature • Tagged grass, green, leaf, photography, raindrops, strawberry, veins • 6 Comments

A sparkling wild strawberry leaf hides in the long grass.

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Nature • Tagged background, bright, busy, dried, Flowers, honeysuckle, pattern, photography, prickle, teasels, white • Leave a comment

Last year’s triumphs stand out against the brightness of a new challenge.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Flowers • Tagged garden, green, leaves, lupin, photography, purple • 6 Comments

Sun-loving Lupins brighten up the garden.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Trees • Tagged blooms, copyright, Flowers, Ontario, petals, photography, pink, red, showy • 4 Comments

Known as Aseculus x carnea, the Red Horse Chestnut tree has amazing flowers!

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Trees • Tagged blooms, bracts, Flowers, four, native, photography, white • 11 Comments

A native species at risk in Southern Ontario, the Eastern Flowering Dogwood, has such beauty. I am now on a mission to find one to plant in my yard!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Nature • Tagged bird, grass, photography, Robin, spring • 6 Comments

A young Robin dries off after a bath.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Flowers • Tagged flames, petals, photography, red, tulips, yellow • 2 Comments

Yellow and red tulips add drama to the garden.