Fading Summer

Fading Summer

Day 302 – The last summer flowers are fading. Soon the hardy mums will be blooming and the green leaves will turn golden, orange and red.

 

Deep Purple

Deep Purple

Day 182 – These deep purple irises are blooming in the garden now. Their petals are so vibrant that they look like purple velvet.

 

After the Storm

After the Storm

Day 174 – We ran outside today between the storms to get some pictures of the raindrops on the garden.

 

Purple Iris

Purple Iris

Day 165 – Despite the recent frost, the first purple iris has begun blooming.

 

Crazy About Daisy

Crazy About Daisy

Day 150 – I love these daisies with the purple and yellow centers. They are all in full bloom at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. It’s a wonderful place to visit (and it’s free). There are rooms for ferns, orchids, garden plants and palms.

 

Midnight Mask

Midnight Mask

Day 111- A masquerade ball mask I’ve been saving up for just the right occasion.