Skeletonized Chinese Lanterns (Physalis Alkekengi)

Physalis alkekengi,or commonly known as Chinese Lantern, is a European perennial garden plant often grown for it's autumn fruit and colorful orange pods and is frequently used in flower arrangements in the fall. The pods or calyces which surround the fruit change from green to a brilliant red orange color when they are ripe . If left on the plant, the can become skeletonized, and provide a remarkable subject to photograph:).I find it interesting how the fruit or berry can be easily seen through the skeletonized Chinese Lantern pod.

Daylilies Are Our Passion

Here are a few of our seedlings from 2010.See His Glory x Fluff And Stuff
Winter Memories x Puffer Fish
Bordello Queen x Bass Gibson

Daylilies are our passion, and new daylily seedlings in the garden are our pride and joy. The feeling of anticipation when awaiting the opening of the fat daylily bud for the first time never gets old. Every day during daylily season there is always something new to see. How fortunate we are to have such a glorious passion!!!:)

Spring Is In The Air In Nova Scotia

Spring is in the air. Although the fields are laden with snow, the light of the day has changed and brings an air of anticipation for the new life that will burst from the ground in a few short months.

We live along the beautiful Merigomish Harbor in Nova Scotia. Corn grows in the fields right to the shore. Daylilies are our passion, and gradually the cornfields will be replaced by fields of daylilies. One by one the fields will be filled with our hybrid seedlings, and we will be able to share our dream with all those travelling along the beautiful Sunrise Trail.

Blossoms Of Spring

The harbor through blossoms. Nothing is quite as calming as capturing the beauty that surrounds us, and living in the moment. If one just stops and takes note of what's actually there, an amazing world opens up right before your eyes.

Wild Mustard

Wild mustard, also known as Indian Mustard (brassica juncea) growing in the ravine by my house. This plant can be seen growing as a weed throughout the province.

Coltsfoot

Interesting display of coltsfoot, ready to disperse it's seed.

Antique Farm Machinery

I'm surrounded by rusty antique farm machinery, and I must say, I just love it. Great for photographing, and the history is so intriguing.

A Beautiful Place

Abundantly beautiful, Merigomish is a place like no other. With its surreal sunrises and sunsets and amazing shorelines, it's a gift for the spirit.

a new beginning

It has been an absolutely amazing year, full of change, new perspectives, and new beginnings.

It's been a year of loss and love, extreme tragedy and awe, heartache and happiness.

If nothing else it's taught me to appreciate life in all of it's unpredictable glory.

It's a new beginning.

Beautiful Big Island

Chilling winds and frost added to the awe of this spectacular day on Big Island. Wooden breakwalls standing tall against the wind, lichen covered wooden posts standing strong in icy waters, and beauty everywhere just waiting to be discovered. Spring is just around the corner, although I can't quite feel it in the air on such a beautiful winter day. We are truly blessed.