November 11, 2014

Gardening Season Draws to a Close

The snow hasn't arrived here yet. I was able to work in the garden a bit today. My fall clean-up is pretty much done. It's nice when the snow waits until I am finished. There have been many years when I have been caught by surprise by an early snowstorm.

I took these photos a couple of weeks ago when I was bringing some hydrangeas into the house. I discovered some spotted stowaways and thought I would share my photos of them. I saw ladybugs today too. The warm sun seems to bring them out.

There are several months in the year when I am very torn between painting and gardening. The winter months remove that pressure. When it's cold and snowy, painting is the obvious choice. As much as I will miss my garden, I look forward to cozy studio time.



Posted by Kathleen Maunder at 4:08 PM
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6 comments:

  1. Margie Oomen7:28 AM EST

    these photographs are so very stunning. Maybe when the garden is covered in its wintery blanket you will be inspired to paint one of them.

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    1. Kathleen Maunder8:02 AM EST

      Thanks so much, Margie. I took them on the back step holding the hydrangea branch in one hand and my camera in the other. :) I am very tempted to do a painting of one.

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  2. Diana10:19 AM EST

    Kathleen , These photos are lovely. Cozy studio time sounds wonderful. I know you will turn out lovely paintings! love,Diana

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  3. Sonia / COZY MEMORIES4:41 PM EST

    What a beautiful post, and what incredible photos, what a color palette !!! Very inspiring ! oxox

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    1. Kathleen Maunder5:37 PM EST

      I love the brown and pink of the hydrangea blooms! Not to mention the ladybugs! :) Thanks so much, Sonia. xoxo

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